Air Fryer Baba Ganoush
Description
This rich, creamy baba ganoush is made with eggplant and garlic that are roasted in an air fryer for extra flavor. A perfect party dip with pita chips!
Ingredients
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1 medium eggplant, halved lengthwise
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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5 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 bulb garlic
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1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
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2 tablespoons lemon juice, or more to taste
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1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
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2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Directions
1
Sprinkle cut sides of eggplant with salt. Let stand for 20 to 30 minutes. Blot dry with paper towels.
2
Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.