This homemade guacamole is fresh, simple, and packed with flavor. Made with ripe avocados, lime juice, and a handful of classic ingredients, it comes together in just minutes and tastes better than anything store-bought.

It’s the kind of recipe that works for everything — game day, taco night, parties, or a quick snack with chips. No complicated steps, just good ingredients and simple prep.

Why You’ll Love This Guacamole

Ready in about 10 minutes
Made with simple, fresh ingredients
Easy to customize to taste
Perfect as a dip or topping
No cooking required

This is a go-to guacamole recipe you’ll want to keep on repeat.

Ingredients You’ll Need

This guacamole starts with ripe avocados and fresh lime juice for brightness. Red onion and jalapeño add just the right amount of bite, while cilantro and garlic bring everything together.

Removing the tomato guts helps keep the guacamole from becoming watery, and a drizzle of olive oil adds richness without overpowering the flavor.

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How to Make Homemade Guacamole

Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and mash until you reach your preferred texture. You can keep it chunky or make it smoother depending on how you like your guacamole.

Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, then serve immediately with tortilla chips or alongside your favorite meals.

Tips for the Best Guacamole

Use ripe avocados. They should give slightly when pressed.
Remove tomato guts to prevent excess moisture.
Adjust lime juice and salt last so the flavors stay balanced.
Mash gently if you prefer a chunkier texture.

Homemade Guacamole

This homemade guacamole is fresh, simple, and full of flavor. Made with ripe avocados, lime juice, and a handful of fresh ingredients, it comes together in minutes and is perfect for serving with chips or alongside your favorite meals.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 4 people

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

5 ripe avocados halved and pitted
½ red onion diced (optional)
or onion powder, to taste
1 Roma tomato diced (guts removed)
1 jalapeño diced (seeds removed)
Small handful of fresh cilantro diced
Juice of 1 lime
Minced garlic to taste
Drizzle of olive oil
Salt to taste

Method

Add the avocados to a medium-size bowl.
Add the diced red onion (or onion powder if using), tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, and olive oil.
Mash everything together using a spoon or potato masher until desired consistency is reached.
Season with salt to taste and stir to combine.
Serve immediately with chips and enjoy.

Notes

Adjust lime juice and salt to taste.
For smoother guacamole, mash longer; for chunkier guacamole, mash lightly.
Best served fresh.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I keep guacamole from turning brown?

Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole to limit air exposure. Adding extra lime juice can also help slow browning.

Can I make guacamole ahead of time?

Guacamole is best fresh, but you can make it a few hours ahead and store it tightly covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Can I leave out the onion?

Yes. If you don’t like raw onion, you can omit it or substitute onion powder to taste.

Is guacamole spicy?

This recipe has mild heat from the jalapeño. Removing the seeds keeps it mild, but you can adjust based on preference.

Storage and Reheating

Storage

Store leftover guacamole in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours for best quality.

Reheating

Guacamole is not meant to be reheated. Serve cold or at room temperature.