Air Fryer Roasted Salsa Verde
Air Fryer Roasted Salsa Verde brings bright, tangy tomatillo flavor with a gentle smokiness from quick roasting. Serrano and jalapeño let you dial the heat, while cilantro and lime add fresh zip. Serve it warm or at room temperature with chips, tacos, grilled meats, or eggs for a lively, roasty kick.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air Fryer Roasted Salsa Verde, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 61
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 10
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse them; cut the tomatillos in half. Arrange the tomatillos and peppers skin side-down in the air fryer basket. Add the onion. Lightly spray the vegetables with cooking spray to aid roasting.
- 3
Air fry the vegetables for 5 minutes. Open the basket and add the garlic cloves. Spray lightly with cooking spray and air fry for another 5 minutes.
- 4
Let the vegetables cool for 10 minutes. Move them to a food processor bowl. Add the cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Pulse several times until the vegetables are finely chopped to your preferred consistency. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate to allow the flavors to meld.
- Calories 259.34 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 1.1 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 12.59 g 5%
- Total Fat 23.13 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 1.53 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 21.18 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.88 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 3.18 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 15.99 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.6 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 258.92 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 25.83 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 14.94 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Air Fryer Roasted Salsa Verde is a Tex Mex appetizer recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cooking Spray, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, and Jalapeño Pepper. Each serving provides about 259.34 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air Fryer Roasted Salsa Verde?
- It is a Tex-Mex salsa recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or snack.
- What is Air Fryer Roasted Salsa Verde made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooking Spray, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Jalapeño Pepper, Lime Juice. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer Roasted Salsa Verde?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 259.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air Fryer Roasted Salsa Verde easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Air Fryer Roasted Salsa Verde healthy?
- Air Fryer Roasted Salsa Verde has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 259.34 calories and 1.1 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.53 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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