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Aubergine sticks with tahini, yoghurt dip

This recipe was created specifically for an air fryer. The aubergine sticks are good as a snack, an aperitif, or in a pitta bread sandwich.
Course: aperitif, sandwhich filling, Snacks, Starters
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Air fryer, Aubergines, Eggplants, Fried aubergines, Low fat recipes, Ninja
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 2 medium aubergines, cut into sticks. Choose firm unblemished aubergines
  • 1 tbsp sea salt
  • 2 tsps Olive oil

Dipping Sauce

  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 6 tbsp Greek yoghurt
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 lemon, juice of

Garnish

  • 1/2 seeds of pomegranate
  • Handful parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Cut up the aubergines, leaving the skin on and toss in salt, pepper, any herbs or spices you fancy. Leave for 10 minutes and drain any water from the bottom of the bowl.
  • Toss the drained aubergine sticks in the olive oil.
  • Using the crisper in the drawer, add the aubergine to it and set the timer for 15 minutes at 240Âșc.

Make the sauce:

  • Mix the tahini, yoghurt, lemon juice and salt together.

To serve:

  • Tip the fried aubergines into a bowl and drizzle the sauce over them.
  • Add parsley and pomegranate seeds. Serve hot.