1/2 lb Artichoke hearts, cooked and
-diced
4    Eggs, separated
1 ts Baking powder
3    Green onions, chopped (green
-parts only)
1 tb Grated lemon peel
1/2 c  Flour
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tb Cornstarch
4 c  Oil for frying, Peanut or
-corn oil

Place artichoke hearts in a large bowl and stir in egg yolks and baking
powder. Add green onion. Fold in lemon peel. Mix in flour, salt and
pepper. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites and cornstarch together until
peaks form. Fold egg whites into artichoke mixture. Heat oil to 360
degrees. With a tablespoon, drop half dollar sized dollops of fritter
batter into oil. Fry until golden brown, maintaining oil at 360 degrees.
Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. See recipes
for Sfuzzis Asparagus Mushroom Salad and Basil Vinaigrette.