AIR FRYER BABA GANOUSH

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Eggplant and garlic are roasted in the air fryer and then blended up into a rich, creamy baba ganoush dip that's a perfect party offering when served with pita chips.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant, halved lengthwise
½ teaspoon kosher salt
5 ½ tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 bulb garlic
¼ cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
2 tablespoons lemon juice, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

Sprinkle cut sides of eggplant with salt. Let stand for 20 to 30 minutes. Blot dry with paper towels.
Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Brush cut sides of eggplant with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cut off the top 1/4 inch from the garlic bulb, exposing the cloves. Brush cloves with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and wrap bulb in aluminum foil. Place eggplant and garlic in the air fryer basket.
Cook in the preheated air fryer until eggplant and garlic are tender and eggplant is deep golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and allow to cool, about 10 minutes.
Scoop flesh from eggplant and place into the bowl of a food processor. Add tahini, lemon juice, 4 cloves of roasted garlic (reserve remaining roasted garlic for another use), remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil, cumin, and paprika; pulse to a moderately smooth consistency. Top with feta cheese, parsley, and lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 2.8 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 210.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g