The BEST Guacamole Recipe
Learn how to make guacamole with just seven ingredients. Savory, tangy, and so delicious, this homemade guacamole recipe is way better than anything you’ll find in the store and comes together in minutes!
Looking for more homemade dips or condiments? Try our 9-layer dip and easy pico de gallo, too!
You guys. This is hands down the best guacamole recipe you’ll EVER taste! Our entire team adores it. And Sammi’s husband’s grandpa even requested she bring it to a Super Bowl party, which is how we know it’s the best guacamole ever.
You see, we wouldn’t call this man picky, but he definitely knows what he does and doesn’t like. And in 20 years he never once requested she bring something over until he tried this dip. So, you know it’s got to be good! Even better, it’s made with just a handful of simple ingredients and is quick to prepare.
Recipe Ingredients
Below is an overview of the ingredients and instructions for this easy guacamole recipe. Please be sure to scroll down to the recipe card below for the complete details and step-by-step instructions!
- Avocado – Make sure to choose perfectly ripe avocados that are dark green in color and give just slightly when squeezed.
- Finely Tomatoes – We use Roma tomatoes because they’re less juicy or watery than other varieties. No one wants soggy guac!
- Red Onion – Chopped finely this adds a hint of tang and the perfect crunch.
- Lime Juice – Freshly lime juice is best! This adds a delicious citrusy flavor and prevents the guac from browning.
- Hot Sauce – This is our secret to the best taste. We use Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce, but any kind will work.
- Spices – Salt and garlic powder add the perfect savory touch.
How to Make Homemade Guacamole from Scratch
- Mash. Add the avocados to a bowl and mash the avocado to your desired consistency. We leave it a little on the chunkier side. You can always smooth it out later, but you can’t add more chunks if you mash it too much!
2. Add the remaining ingredients. Gently fold in the tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, hot sauce, and spices.
3. Enjoy! Give your guacamole dip a taste test, adjust the flavors if needed, and dig in.
Tip: If you want a picture-worthy presentation, sprinkle finely chopped onions, tomatoes, or cilantro on top of the guacamole just before serving.
Flavor Variations
The great thing about making guacamole at home is that you can mix and match different ingredients to suit your preferences. If you’re looking for ideas, some great additions include:
- Diced Jalapeño or Serrano Peppers
- Cotija Cheese
- Fresh Cilantro
- Mango
- Pineapple
Ways to Serve
If we’re being honest, we’re guilty of eating this recipe with nothing but a spoon. However, it’s also great with tortilla chips, cucumbers, sliced peppers, carrot sticks, celery sticks, naan bread, and pretzels.
Or, you can use it as a condiment with burrito bowls, chicken quesadillas, walking tacos, beef enchiladas, air fryer nachos, and all your favorite meals! We love to add it to our 9-layer dip, too.
Common Questions
Try adding an extra drizzle of lemon juice or lime juice. Or, if you’re storing leftovers, the best way to prevent guacamole from browning is to cover the guacamole dip with plastic wrap. Make sure it touches the dip directly. This prevents air from touching it, which is what causes the mixture to turn brown.
Cover your guac with plastic wrap. Or, transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to three days.
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The BEST Guacamole Recipe
Equipment
- spoon
Ingredients
- 10 avocados, small to medium in size
- 2 Roma tomatoes (or 1 cup finely diced)
- 1/2 small red onion (or 1/2 cup finely diced)
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons lime juice (or 1 lime, juiced)
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the avocados (pits and outer skin removed) and roughly mash. Do not over mash because you can always smooth out the consistency later, if needed, but you can’t add in more chunks.10 avocados, small to medium in size
- Gently mix in the remaining ingredients. Taste to see if more salt, lime juice or garlic is needed. Depending on the size of the avocados, you may need to add in more seasonings. If you don’t instantly LOVE this guac the moment it hits your tongue, add more seasonings!2 Roma tomatoes, 1/2 small red onion, 1 1/2 Tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Store the guacamole in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. See notes for storage tips.
Notes
Nutrition
Did you make and enjoy this Homemade Guacamole Recipe? We would love for you to leave a comment and rating if so! And don’t forget to follow and tag us in your creations on Instagram! We can’t wait to connect.
Again, this looks amazing and so glad you joined up at You Link It, We Make It this week. Hope to see you back tomorrow!
I love this! Guacamole is MY favorite treat!
Pinning to my Deliberate FOOD board.
Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).
Wishing you a lovely day.
xoxo
Thanks for sharing it with your following, Jennifer! Love your party each week 🙂 “See” you soon!
Love guacamole. Definitely pinning this. Never used the hot sauce, but will try it. Thanks for sharing on Let’s Get Real Friday Link Party.
I think you will be pleasantly surprised by the addition of Franks! Thanks for stopping by Karen~
OOOOOOh ladies, this looks amazing! I could totally eat the whole bowl! 😉
We could eat the whole bowl too, Lauren! It is addicting…in the good way 😉
Ha ha ha E.V.E.R. Love me a good guac. Sometimes I’ll just pack an avocado and some garlic salt for lunch. No lie.
Oooh, I love that idea! Instant “guac”. All you need is a squeeze of lime and it would be perfect in my book 😉
Thank you for linking up to this week’s Tasty Tuesday Linky. I have pinned your recipe to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board. I hope that you’ll join us again this up coming Tuesday. Have a great weekend!
No wonder everyone loves your guacamole, it sounds delicious and looks so good too! Love the secret ingredient! Thank you so much for being a part of our Hearth and Soul Hop.
Yes! Absolutely healthy and delicious 🙂 Thanks April for always being the hostess with the mostess!
Yummy! This looks so good! Now I am craving it. 🙂
Every time I see an avocado I crave this recipe! lol
Sounds like a wonderful recipe for a large crowd. Saw you at Let’s Get Real Friday Party and glad I did. Nancy Andres @ http://www.colors4health.com
Yes, it feeds A LOT of people or one hungry sister-in-law 😉
I love me some guac, so I pinned this to my personal recipes to try board as well as the Healthy Living Link Party board. Thank you so much for sharing at the link party.
Blessings, Leigh
Woohoo! Guac girls for life 😉 lol Thanks for sharing this favorite recipe of mine! Blessings to you, Leigh!
Love guacamole, will have to try this. The hot sauce addition sounds lovely
Thanks Alison! We are excited for you to try it 🙂
YUM! My whole family loves guacamole, but this one looks amazing! I’d love to have you stop by my new link party, where we actually get to make the features :)! Thanks so much for sharing this avocado goodness, can’t wait to try it out. http://uncookiecutter.com/2016/02/pineapple-cake-you-link-it-we-make-it-2/
Thanks for the invite, April! I just linked up our 3 latest recipes 🙂 We hope you enjoy them! Your blog is super cool, so excited to connect with you!
I had to share what Ryan’s Grandma shared on FB about this recipe: “Ron really does like it. He said yours is the best. I hear that every time he tries someone else’s.”
Score!!! My guac is better than your guac! Boom! 😉
This Guacamole really does look great! Pinning and Trying it! Sounds great!
I LOVE Avocados & anything made with them! This recipe looks great, I love the addition of the Frank’s Hot Sauce. I pinned this & can’t wait to try it. Thank you for joining the Link-Up, Have a Great Week 🙂
You will have to let us know what you think, Angela! The Frank’s really does add something special to this guac!