Caramelized Eggplant with Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Serves 2
1 medium eggplant, quartered and cut crosswise into ½-inch-thick slices
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
½ cup plain yogurt (not Greek)
2 tablespoons harissa paste
1 garlic clove, grated
2 teaspoons honey
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Toss the eggplant slices with the vegetable oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well coated.
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Lay the eggplant slices in the air fryer basket.
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Put the air fryer basket on the baking pan and slide into Rack Position 2, select Air Fry, set temperature to 400ºF (205ºC), and set time to 15 minutes.
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Stir the slices two to three times during cooking.
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Meanwhile, make the yogurt sauce by whisking together the yogurt, harissa paste, and garlic in a small bowl.
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When cooking is complete, the eggplant slices should be golden brown. Spread the yogurt sauce on a platter, and pile the eggplant slices over the top. Serve drizzled with the honey.