Avocado Salsa is a creamy, fresh mash-up of your taco night favorites! It’s the perfect thing to elevate your next cookout or game-day spread.
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About this Avocado Salsa recipe
Avocados have their place at the table on taco night. Whether you simply slice them and use them to top your fare or mash them into a guacamole made for tortilla chips, they’re the perfect compliment to the spice.
What sets this Avocado Salsa apart isn’t just its bold color, but also the creamy texture that packs just the right amount of heat. This authentic Mexican recipe would be perfect for the Big Game, at a summer cookout or anytime you’re craving a little zest!
My tip? Get a serving early because once word gets out about this dip, it’ll be gone before you know it!
More taco night recipes: Homemade Salsa • Cilantro Pineapple Salsa • Nacho Dip
Why you’ll love this recipe
- It’s like a combo of salsa and guacamole that is SO good. A smooth, creamy texture and just the right amount of heat makes this a winner every time.
- Perfect for any occasion. From taco night to game day, this recipe is the made for sharing.
- Unexpected, yet delicious. This authentic Mexican recipe will surprise you in all the best ways.
Tools & equipment
In order to draw out the most flavor, you’ll want to use your air fryer and blender. You’ll also need a knife and cutting board, and a citrus juicer *.
If you’re planning to serve this salsa right after it’s made, you’ll be able to put it into a bowl. For any leftovers, or to save it for later, make sure you have an airtight container on-hand.
Ingredients & substitutions
Avocado salsa starts with avocado, of course. Be sure to grab ripe avocados with black skins that have a little give to them when you squeeze. If they are green or hard, they’re not ripe enough for salsa.
Green tomatoes provide the salsa vibes — these aren’t the same as tomatillos though. (If all you have is tomatillos, this tomatillo salsa is another favorite recipe.) You’ll also need a little olive oil to roast them, which softens them and brings out the flavor.
Salsa isn’t salsa without lots of layers of flavor. Onion and garlic cloves give the salsa their depth. Serrano peppers provide the heat, but you can use jalapeño peppers if you prefer. If you don’t like spice, be sure to remove the ribs and seeds. Fresh lime juice and cilantro help to mellow out the other flavors, and salt finishes things off.
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Instructions
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First, preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) and place your peppers, green tomatoes, garlic and onion into the basket. If you’d like to drizzle them with oil, it will give a bit of extra flavor and help them “roast.” Air fry them until slightly charred, then remove them from heat and let them cool.
Next, add all of the ingredients, including those you air fried, into the blender. Squeeze your lime juice and add it on top of the rest of the ingredients.
Finally, blend everything until it’s smooth. Add salt to taste and enjoy it immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Tips & tricks
- No air fryer? No problem! Roast your veggies in the oven instead.
- If you prefer a chunkier consistency, pulse your ingredients instead of blending them.
- Tweak the recipe to fit your personal tastes — don’t be afraid to experiment!
Serving suggestions
Obviously this recipe works well with tacos, but why stop there? Drizzle it on top of nachos (or totchos, yum), add it as a topping for your grilling masterpieces or place it alongside your favorite tortilla chips.
Margaritas are a natural choice for taco night. Start with a classic margarita, then branch out to different flavors like cucumber, peach or watermelon. A beerita would be a fun option for game day and is extremely simple to mix up.
FAQ
Thanks to the peppers, this salsa has a bit of a kick, but isn’t exceptionally spicy.
Lime juice acts as a preservative to the fruits and vegetables in salsa. However, it also adds a tangy flavor that pairs wonderfully with the savory flavors as well. A double acting ingredient!
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Avocado Salsa
ingredients
- 8 medium green tomatoes
- 2 whole Serrano peppers stems and seeds removed
- 2 cloves garlic divided
- ½ medium onion
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium avocado peeled and pitted
- ½ bunch fresh cilantro
- ½ ounce lime juice from about ½ lime
- 1 pinch salt to taste
instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 390°F (200°C). Place the green tomatoes, peppers, 1 garlic clove and onion in the basket. You can drizzle them with a bit of oil for extra flavor, or leave them as is. Air fry for 10 minutes, until slightly charred.8 medium green tomatoes, 2 whole Serrano peppers, 2 cloves garlic, ½ medium onion, ½ teaspoon olive oil
- Remove from the air fryer and let the ingredients cool for a few minutes, then transfer to a blender.
- Add the remaining 1 raw garlic clove, avocado, cilantro and lime juice.2 cloves garlic, 1 medium avocado, ½ bunch fresh cilantro, ½ ounce lime juice
- Blend until smooth, or pulse for a chunkier consistency if preferred. Season with salt to taste, and blend until combined.1 pinch salt
notes
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