Easy Romesco Sauce Recipe (With Air Fryer Peppers)

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Easy Romesco Sauce Recipe (With Air Fryer Peppers)

Dive into our easy romesco sauce recipe, starting with perfectly roasted air fryer peppers. Their smoky flavor and vibrant color promise a delightful culinary experience with minimal effort.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Resting Time1

Total Time1 30

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Spanish

Servings:

Calories: 479kcal

Author: Val

Equipment

Air Fryer
Immersion blender with a cup
Knife
Cutting board
Large bowl with a lid
Sauce storage container
Cooking tongs
Silicone spoon

Ingredients

2 ramiro sweet pepper (also known as pointed peppers)
2 tablespoon almonds
1 clove garlic
1 slice bread
1 tomato
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse the Ramiro peppers, remove the seeds, and cut them into pieces.
Place the peppers in your air fryer basket with the skin facing up and roast for about 20 minutes. The pepper skin might be charred in some spots, which is perfectly normal.
After 20 minutes, remove the peppers and place them in a large bowl with a lid. Let them cool for 20-30 minutes. This will make it easy to peel off the skin.
While the peppers are cooling, place the halved tomato, a garlic clove, and a slice of bread on the bottom of the air fryer basket. Roast for approximately 5 minutes or until the bread has a golden crust.
Once done, remove the bread, garlic, and tomato from the air fryer.
Remove the tomato skin and place the roasted tomato in the blender cup along with the garlic, bread, all the remaining spices, olive oil, and vinegar.
Take the peppers out of the bowl and peel off the skin. If you don't like the charred edges of the peppers, you can trim them with a knife. Place the peppers in the blender cup as well.
Blend all the ingredients.
Transfer the sauce to a storage container and refrigerate for 30 minutes before consuming. You can also use the sauce immediately if you wish.

Notes

Tip: Add a little boiled water if the mixture is too thick for your preference. The thickness depends on the juiciness of the peppers. Keep in mind that Ramiro peppers are not as juicy as bell peppers. I prefer a thicker sauce, but if you want a thinner consistency, add a little more water.

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