Salsa w/ Roasted Tomatillos & Banana Peppers
Tomatillo salsa is a great way to utilize tomatillos. They're a slightly citrusy green husked tomato variety that does well with roasting. I used it to make a Salad w/ Tofu Steak & Tomatillo Salsa. But this recipe pairs just as well with a bowl of tortilla chips, in burritos, or any Mexican-inspired dish of choice. You can also add hotter peppers to make it spicier. Today I just opted for a mild version. But a couple jalapeños or other green peppers would do nicely.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1 lbs. tomatillos
- 2 banana peppers diced
- 1/4 medium red onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Roast Tomatillos
- Remove papery outer skins from tomatillos.It can also help to rinse them or even soak to remove the sticky residue as well, but this is optional!
- Place whole tomatillos in an air fryer and fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes, or until the tomatillos are lightly charred. Flip about halfway through to get an even char on both sides.Let cool to the touch.
- Cut the tomatillos in half and place in a food processor. Quickly pulse about 10-15 times, or until the tomatillos are loosely chopped.If you want a chunkier salsa, pulse less. If you want a thinner salsa, more like an enchilada sauce, purée until smooth. You can also add the banana peppers, onion, and garlic if you don't want as chunky a salsa!
Make Salsa
- Meanwhile, remove the veins and seeds from the banana pepper and dice along with the onion and garlic.
- Add the tomatillos, banana peppers, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, lime juice, and apple cider vinegar (all of the ingredients) to a large bowl and stir to combine.
- Let sit if you like. This is optional. But, for a more robust flavor, let sit in the refrigerator for an hour or two. This allows all of the ingredients to soak up the vinegar and spices. Although this isn't necessary and it can be served immediately! It will just have more flavor later on. This makes it a great recipe if you're looking for something to make ahead of time.