This is the best chunky guacamole recipe I have ever made, because it is quick and easy to make from scratch, and tastes delicious! The creamy, yet chunky texture is so amazing that you can't wait to dig in.
Enjoy this Mexican avocado dip with tacos, nachos, Doritos, Tostitos, beef burritos, or grilled cheese, or even spooned onto grilled chicken. Once you make homemade chunky guacamole, the store-bought versions just don’t compare. All you need are 6 ingredients!
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Try This Easy Chunky Guacamole
The secret to the best guacamole recipe is using ripe avocados and not overmixing everything. I like keeping some larger avocado pieces in the dip because it gives that fresh, homemade texture everyone loves.
Why You’ll Love It
- Fresh and simple: This easy guacamole just needs a handful of fresh ingredients and has so much flavor.
- Perfect Guacamole Texture: You get creamy with chunky avocado pieces in every bite.
- Quick to make: All you need is about 15 minutes, and this guacamole is ready. Whether it is for avocado toast or dipping sauce, it is really quick!
- Perfect for sharing: This dip is great for taco nights, parties, or snacking.
- Ingredients can vary: I like to switch things a bit for different flavors, so you can add things like jalapeno, fresh cilantro, red onion instead of white, etc. The trick is to go according to your taste preferences. I have even added some sweet chili sauce to my guacamole.
Ingredients
- Hass avocados: I always use ripe Hass avocados because they’re creamy, buttery, and perfect to use for guacamole.
- Cherry tomatoes: This gives the guac freshness and a little sweetness to balance the richness.
- Onions: Can be used to give the guacamole a crunch and a bit of sharpness.
- Garlic: You just want to add enough to add flavor without taking the taste away from the avocado.
- Lime juice: Gives the whole dip a different taste and helps keep the avocado from going brown too quickly.
How to Make Homemade Chunky Guacamole
1. Using a long, sharp knife, cut the avocado lengthwise around the seed. Then carefully hit the knife into the seed, holding the avocado in one hand and the knife in the other, and while holding the knife steady, rotate the avocado until the seed separates from the flesh. Be careful not to cut yourself!
2. Use the edge of a cutting board or kitchen counter to safely remove the (pit) seed from the blade. Discard the seed.
3. Using a spoon, scoop the flesh of two avocados into a shallow bowl.
4. Mash with a fork to your liking (smooth or chunky). You can also just peel the avos, but using the spoon works better for me.
5. Cut the third avocado into small chunks and add the chunks to the mashed avocados. Just make sure that the avocados are perfectly soft and ripe. Otherwise, you'll have hard chunks in your Mexican dip.
5. Add the seasoning to the mashed avocados and add fresh lime juice to taste. Add the onions, cherry tomatoes, garlic, sea salt, and lime juice and stir to combine. Serve immediately.
Optional: To make it spicy, add ¼ teaspoon chili powder. Choose the chili powder that you like the most. Mild, hot, chipotle, or habanero are all great choices.
For a finer guacamole, try combining ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon sea salt for the seasoning, instead of the onions and tomatoes. Mash all 3 avos instead of just 2.
Recipe Tips
- I like mashing only part of the avocado so the guacamole keeps that chunky, homemade consistency.
- If your avocados aren’t ripe enough, the texture won’t turn out nearly as creamy.
- For extra flavor, you can add jalapeños or other spicy peppers.
- For a different texture and look, try dicing the avos instead of mashing them.
- Use leftover guacamole in wraps the next day, but be sure to keep the guac in the refrigerator with a lid that seals well or use plastic wrap.
Note: Feel free to customize this recipe further, such as omitting the tomatoes and adding fresh jalapeños to taste.
What Can You Serve With This?
- Crispy Tortilla chips
- Crisps
- Tacos
- Nachos
- Burritos
- Grilled chicken
FAQs
The lime juice will help delay the discoloration, but won't prevent it turning brown. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface before refrigerating. That helps slow down browning by keeping air away from the avocado.
To keep it fresh, store it in the fridge until serving. Depending on how ripe your avocados are, it will last for 1-3 days.
Yes, it freezes well for up to 3 months. Spoon it into a zip-lock bag and squeeze out all the air. To defrost, place it in the fridge overnight or thaw it in a bowl of cold water for 1 hour.
Some people leave the pit in the bowl, but in my experience, the lime juice and plastic wrap help much more.
Yes, a spoonful of chunky salsa can add extra flavor and make it even easier to throw together quickly.
Recipe
Best Chunky Guacamole Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe Hass avocados, halved and pitted
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped onions
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1-2 tablespoon lime juice (to your taste)
Instructions
- Using a spoon, scoop the flesh of two avocados into a shallow bowl and mash with a fork to your liking (smooth or chunky).
- Cut the third avocado into small chunks and add to the mashed avocados. Stir to combine.
- Add the onions, cherry tomatoes, garlic, sea salt, and lime juice and stir to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
Cooking Time and Temperature
No cooking required.Taste & Texture
Creamy, fresh, and slightly chunky with bright lime flavor and crisp bits of onion and tomato.Storage, Freezing & Reheating
- Fridge: Store leftovers tightly covered for up to 1 day.
- Freezer: Not recommended.
- Best Served: Freshly made.
Serving Recommendations
I love serving this with tortilla chips, tacos, or spooned onto burrito bowls. It’s also amazing spread onto toast or burgers.Recipe Variations and Substitutions
- Add jalapeños or spicy peppers.
- Mix in corn or black beans.
- Add a spoonful of chunky salsa.
Proper Storage Tips
- Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface before refrigerating.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Enjoy it as fresh as possible for the best flavor.
Pro Tips
- Use ripe avocados.
- Keep some avocado chunks for texture.
- Add lime juice right away to keep the color fresh.
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