Kick off Taco Tuesday with this Tomatillo Salsa with Chilis! It has plenty of heat and flavor to go with any meal. Once you try this, I’m quite sure you won’t be buying canned salsa anymore. Easy, flavorful, and you know exactly what went into it!
When it comes to salsa, we do NOT buy it in a jar. It’s way too easy to make your own and control the flavors and ingredients. I have a lot of salsa recipes, but this Air Fried Tomatillo Salsa may very well be my favorite.
Why You’ll Love This Salsa Recipe
- Fast. Make homemade tomatillo salsa in under 30 minutes with the help of your air fryer.
- Easy. Roast the tomatillos in your air fryer and blend the remaining ingredients for an amazing homemade salsa.
- Flavorful. Enjoy the flavors of tomatillos and serrano peppers in a fresh salsa verde.
Can You Make Salsa In An Air Fryer?
Well, yes and no. Unless there’s an air fryer that I don’t know about that has a food processor built into it, you can’t make it ENTIRELY in your air fryer. However, you can use your air fryer to help you enhance the flavor of your salsa.
This Air Fried Tomatillo Salsa recipe involves air frying the tomatillos first, to give them a beautiful roasted flavor before turning them into salsa. This recipe will make sure salsa isn’t an after-thought but is definitely a key player in your meal.
After you’re done air-frying the tomatillos, just blend the rest of the ingredients together and your salsa is ready to eat.
What Does It Taste Like?
The Green Chili Salsa is bright, earthy, slightly spicy and easily enhances other traditional Mexican foods. Tomatillos are less sweet than other red varieties, which makes salsa verde a great option to eat with savory dishes.
Is Tomatillo Green Chili Salsa Spicy?
Unfortunately, you can’t always tell how spicy salsa will be just based on the color. Heat-packed peppers come in all shapes, sizes, and colors.
The best way to identify how spicy your salsa will be is by determining which variety of peppers was used to make it. For this recipe, I used serrano peppers. They range from 6,000 to 23,000 Scoville units. This is about 1/3 of the way up the Scoville chart. So, while it does have some kick, this isn’t an overly spicy recipe.
To check out a version of the Scoville Chart for reference, click on the link below:
Scoville Chart
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Tomatillos
- Serrano peppers
- Minced Garlic
- Chopped cilantro
- Oil
- Kosher Salt
How To Make Tomatillo Green Chili Salsa
- Remove the husks from the tomatillos and wash them well.
- Place the whole tomatillos and peppers into a heatproof pan and place it in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry them.
- Put the tomatilloes, peppers, and juice into a blender and purée.
- Add salt and stir.
Tips And Tricks
This recipe is incredibly simple, so there aren’t a lot of tips and tricks to make it easier, but there are a few things that are worth noting before you get started:
- Tomatillos and their husks are sticky. Grab a bowl for scraps before you get started so the husks and your fingers don’t get stuck all over your kitchen counters.
- Only add salt to the portion of the salsa you’re going immediately eat. Omitting the salt will help it keep longer in the refrigerator if you want to save it for your leftover tacos.
- Wash your hands with soap after preparing the Serrano peppers. I always appreciate a spicy surprise on my tongue, but never on my face or in my eyes.
What To Serve With Tomatillo Salsa
After serving this with countless of our favorite Mexican dishes, I can tell you that it goes well with just about anything. Here are some of my favorite dishes to serve alongside this Tomatillos Salsa with Green Chilis:
- Instant Pot Barbacoa
- Chipotle Chicken Tacos
- Instant Pot Mexican Rice
- Mexican Pulled Pork
- Instant Pot Refried Beans
Do You Serve It Hot Or Cold?
This all depends on your personal preference. You can chill it if you prefer your salsa cold, but we like it warm to blend well with the rest of our meal.
How Long Does It Last?
While it may not last as long as jarred salsas that you buy at the supermarket, it is easily made up for by the fact that it is not loaded with preservatives and ingredients you likely can’t pronounce.
This sauce will keep in the fridge for 10 days if you don’t add salt.
Want More Mexican Recipes?
Whether you’re trying to do low-carb, or just want a flavorful fajita recipe, you need to try this Roasted Vegetable Chicken Fajitas recipe ! It’s simple and delicious!
Also, check out my Instant Pot Pinto Beans ! They’re quite possibly the best Mexican-style beans you’ve ever had.
Want MoreAir Fryer Recipes?
- Air Fryer Zucchini
- Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
- French Toast
- Keto Shrimp Scampi
- Air Fryer Mushrooms
- Fish Nuggets
Tomatillo Salsa with Green Chilis
Ingredients
- ▢ 12 Tomatillos
- ▢ 2 Serrano peppers , stems removed
- ▢ 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
- ▢ 1 cup chopped cilantro
- ▢ 1 tablespoon Oil
- ▢ 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Instructions
- Remove husks and wash the tomatillos well.
- Place the whole tomatillos and peppers into a heatproof pan and place the pan in the air fryer basket.
- Set the airfryer to 350F for 15 minutes.
- Put the tomatilloes, peppers and juice into a blender and purée.
- If you plan to eat right away, add salt and stir. This sauce will keep in the fridge for 10 days if you don’t add salt.
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Tomatillo Salsa with Green Chilis
Ingredients
- 12 Tomatillos
- 2 Serrano peppers stems removed
- 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Instructions
- Remove husks and wash the tomatillos well.
- Place the whole tomatillos and peppers into a heatproof pan and place the pan in the air fryer basket.
- Set the airfryer to 350F for 15 minutes.
- Put the tomatilloes, peppers and juice into a blender and purée.
- If you plan to eat right away, add salt and stir. This sauce will keep in the fridge for 10 days if you don’t add salt.
Tomatillo Salsa with Green Chilis https://twosleevers.com/air-fried-tomatillo-salsa/
Ramadan is just around the corner! Whether for Suhoor, Iftar, or Eid-al-Fitr, make these 15 Instant Pot Ramadan Recipes to make your food delicious, and your time in the kitchen short. These Ramadan recipes are a breeze to make, but will keep you energized all day, and allow you to make nourishing meals with half the effort.
From the main course, to sides and dessert there’s a mix of everything you need to make amazing food during Ramadan right in your Instant Pot! Find your new favorite, or make a familiar classic in a new way without sacrificing authenticity or flavor with these 15 Instant Pot Ramadan Recipes. Which one of these will you eat?
15 Instant Pot Ramadan Recipes
1.Aloo Gobi
Perfect Punjabi-style Aloo Gobi from your pressure cooker or Instant Pot Ultra 3 QT. Make this classic Indian vegan restaurant dish at home in minutes, without a lot of fuss.
2.Palak Paneer
If you ever thought making Indian Palak Paneer or Spinach with Paneer was complicated, here’s the recipe that will convince you otherwise. Delicious, nutritious, full-flavored, and super easy to make.
3.Tikka Masala
The best Indian Instant Pot Double Up Indian Chicken Tikka Masala recipe you will find. Authentic Tikka Masala recipe, with very little work.
4.Haleem
Pakistani Haleem is an amazing comfort food with a nourishing mix of grains, lentils, and meat. I’ve made it simple with the Instant Pot so you don’t have to cook all day, so if you’ve ever wondered how to make haleem in an Instant Pot or Pressure cooker, let me show you a one-step method to make this.
5.Kheema
This Instant Pot Keto Indian Kheema recipe is an easy family-friendly keto dish that’s gluten-free, keto, paleo and done in under 30 minutes. This will be a family favorite on this list of Instant Pot Ramadan Recipes.
6.Chicken Korma
This is a very simple pressure cooker authentic chicken korma recipe. So simple, you can make it on a weeknight in less than an hour, start to finish.
7.Beef Curry
Use your Instant Pot to make amazing Indian Beef Curry! It’s tender and delicious and makes an awesome meal.
8.Karahi Chicken
In less than 30 minutes, reproduce an authentic restaurant quality Pakistani Karahi chicken recipe at home. This low carb Keto chicken recipe is a breeze to make and is also a Pressure cooker or stovetop recipe, which makes it extremely versatile.
9.Dal Makhani
Make restaurant-style Indian Dal Makhani at home in your pressure cooker. Smooth, creamy, spicy, and hearty plant proteins for great taste, and good health.
10.Chana Masala
So I made this base onion masala and wanted to make some Chana masala with it. As you see from the picture, home made chana doesn’t quite have the brown/red tinge that you get in restaurant cooking. I’m not sure what they use but I am very sure what I used so that makes it easier for me to eat my own cooking ????
11.Kheema Pulao
If you like my Pressure Cooker Ground Beef Shawarma and Rice recipe , you will likely also enjoy this Kheema pulao recipe.
12.Lamb Biryani
Instant Pot Kacchi Lamb Dum Biryani . Tender morsels of lamb, marinated and cooked with the rice. Get the authentic taste of lamb biryani with half the work and no packaged spices!
13.Chicken Biryani
Here’s the thing about Biryani though. Complicated to make, dirties every pot in the house, hours of labor, multiple steps, and yet eaten within 5 minutes. So I have been thinking about how to do this in ONE pot and I finally cracked the code.
14.Rice Kheer(Dessert)
o here’s the deal. I made this, it turned out well, but when you open the pot you’re going to be horrified and think you messed up because everything looks like a big curdled mess. It’s not. Milk separates under pressure, but to me, this is what helps thicken up the final product.
15.Zarda(Dessert)
One of my favorite international desserts is Pakistani Zarda Sweet Rice. It’s as beautiful as it is delicious. I spent a lot of time trying to simplify this recipe so it was all done in one step. I literally made this pressure cooker zarda four times before I was happy.
