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Air Fryer Eggplant Recipe (Turkish Saksuka Recipe)

Get a delicious and healthy air fryer eggplant recipe with this easy-to-follow guide.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 208 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

Prepare the Eggplants:

  • Wash the eggplants and trim off the stems.
    3 Eggplants
  • Cut the eggplants into small cubes or slices, depending on your preference.
  • Place the eggplant pieces in a colander and generously sprinkle them with salt.
  • Allow the eggplants to rest for at least 1 hour. This helps remove excess bitterness and moisture.
  • After resting, rinse the eggplant pieces thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Preheat the Air Fryer:

  • Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.

Air Fry the Eggplants:

  • In a large mixing bowl, toss the dried eggplant pieces with 2 tablespoons of olive oil to coat them evenly.
    3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • Place the coated eggplant pieces in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket.
  • Cook the eggplants in the air fryer for about 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes for even cooking.
  • The eggplants should be golden brown and tender when done. Adjust the cooking time if needed.

Prepare the Sauce:

  • While the eggplants are air frying, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
    1 Onion

Add Garlic and Tomato Paste:

  • Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
    2 cloves Garlic
  • Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing it to meld with the onion and garlic.
    1 tablespoon Tomato Paste, 3 Tomatoes

Add Tomatoes and Seasoning:

  • Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until they soften and release their juices.
  • Season the mixture with salt and stir well. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes to develop flavors.
    1.5 tablespoons Salt

Combine Eggplants and Sauce:

  • Once the eggplants are cooked in the air fryer and the sauce is ready, combine the air-fried eggplant pieces with the tomato sauce in the skillet.
  • Gently mix everything together and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 2660mgPotassium: 1078mgFiber: 12gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 909IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword airfryer, eggplant
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