How to Make Air Fryer Roasted Salsa - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something incredibly satisfying about making homemade salsa. The combination of fresh vegetables and zesty flavors always seems to come together in the most delicious way. And if you've never tried making salsa in an air fryer before, you're in for a real treat. This Air Fryer Roasted Salsa recipe takes classic salsa ingredients and gives them a unique, roasted twist. The result is a rich, flavorful salsa that's perfect for dipping, topping, or simply enjoying by the spoonful.

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Ingredients

  • 4 Roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded
  • ½ red onion, cut into 2 wedges
  • cooking spray
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place tomatoes and jalapeno skin-side down into the air fryer basket, along with red onion. Lightly spray vegetables with cooking spray to help the roasting process.
  • Air fry vegetables for 5 minutes. Open basket and add garlic cloves. Spray lightly with cooking spray and air fry for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Transfer vegetables to a cutting board and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Remove skins from tomatoes and jalapeno, if desired; they should slip right off. Chop tomatoes, jalapeno, and onion into large chunks and add to the bowl of a food processor. Add garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Pulse several times until vegetables are finely chopped; do not over-process. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate to let flavors meld.
  • Nutrition

    30 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 34mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 292mg