Jul 14 2026

Guacamole Recipe

Time30m
Serves6

Freshly made guacamole served with tortilla chips.

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Ingredients

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Guacamole

Tortilla Chips

Method

Guacamole Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Avocados

    Cut the ripe avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Mash the Avocados

    Using a fork or a potato masher, mash the avocados to your desired level of creaminess.

  3. 3

    Add Lime Juice and Salt

    Stir in the lime juice and salt until well combined.

  4. 4

    Mix in Additional Ingredients

    Fold in the diced tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and minced jalapeño until evenly distributed.

  5. 5

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the guacamole and adjust the lime juice, salt, or jalapeño to your preference.

Tortilla Chips Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare the Tortillas

    Cut each corn tortilla into 6 triangles.

  2. 7

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.

  3. 8

    Fry the Tortilla Chips

    Carefully add the tortilla triangles in batches, frying them until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.

  4. 9

    Drain and Season

    Using a slotted spoon, remove the chips and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt immediately.

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