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Air Fryer baba ganoush in a bowl
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Air Fryer Baba Ganoush Recipe

If you love a classic Middle Eastern dip with a smoky flavor and creamy texture, this Air Fryer Baba Ganoush recipe is the perfect choice.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Dip
Keyword: eggplant
Servings: 16

Ingredients

  • 1 head garlic
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 medium eggplanta
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon full fat Greek-style yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Optional Garnishes:

  • ¼ teaspoon sumac
  • 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley cilantro, or mint

Instructions

  • Preheat your Air Fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for five minutes. Cut the top off of the head of garlic and place it at the center of a square of aluminum foil. Brush a teaspoon of olive oil on top of the exposed cloves, then wrap the whole bulb in the foil and set aside.
    egg plants and garlic wrapped in foil in the air fryer
  • Poke the eggplants a few times with a fork. Place them into the basket of the preheated Air Fryer along with the prepared head of garlic and cook for 25-30 minutes at 400 degrees, turning once halfway through cooking. The eggplant is done when it is charred on the outside and creamy on the inside. The garlic should be soft and release easily from the papery peels.
    cooked garlic and eggplants in air fryer
  • Once the eggplants are cool enough to touch, slice them in half and use a spoon to scoop the flesh away from the skins. Discard skins, reserving a few small pieces to add to the baba ganoush, if desired.
    Air Fryer Baba Ganoush ingredients in food processor
  • Place the eggplant flesh (and skin, if using) into the bowl of a food processor or blender. Add the tahini, lemon juice, yogurt, salt, and two tablespoons of olive oil. Add half of the garlic cloves to the bowl (reserve the rest for another use). Process the eggplant mixture until pureed and smooth. Taste and add more salt or lemon juice to suit your taste.
    Air Fryer Baba Ganoush blended in mini food processor
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and top with additional olive oil, sumac, toasted pine nuts, and fresh herbs if desired.
    Air Fryer Baba Ganoush in a bowl with pita bread pieces

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