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
  1. Toss the eggplant slices with the vegetable oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well coated.
  2. Lay the eggplant slices in the air fryer basket.
  3. 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.
  4. Stir the slices two to three times during cooking.
  5. Meanwhile, make the yogurt sauce by whisking together the yogurt, harissa paste, and garlic in a small bowl.
  6. 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.