Recipe · Crispinator®
Za’atar eggplant with tzatziki
Za’atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend that includes dried thyme, dried oregano, sumac, and sesame seeds. It pairs beautifully with other Mediterranean flavors, including these golden cubes of eggplant and homemade tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Tzatziki
- ¼ cup grated cucumber
- ½ cup full fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice (from about ½ lemon)
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill, plus more for serving
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh mint, plus more for serving
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
Eggplant
- 1 eggplant, cut into 1-inch dice
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp za’atar seasoning
- 1½ tsp kosher salt
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Pita triangles, for serving
Method
- For the tzatziki: Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- In a medium bowl, toss the eggplant, oil, za’atar, and 1½ tsp salt. Transfer to the air fryer basket and slide the basket into the air fryer.
- Set the unit to Air Fry at 400°F for 15 minutes and press Start | Stop.
- When the Shake notification comes on (halfway through), shake the eggplant and return the basket to the air fryer. Cook for the remaining time until the eggplant is golden and tender.
- Spread the tzatziki in a generous layer on a serving plate.
- Arrange the eggplant over the tzatziki.
- Sprinkle with additional mint and dill, and serve with lemon wedges and pita on the side.
Made with
Crispinador
$149.99
