Have some fun learning how to cut an avocado with this easy-to-follow, foolproof guide. You'll learn everything from how to peel an avocado to how to slice and dice it. Basically, you'll be a pro!
Prep Time: 5 minutesminutes
Total Time: 5 minutesminutes
Servings: 2
Equipment
Sharp paring knife or chef's knife
Large cutting board
Spoon
Kitchen towel
Ingredients
1avocado, ripe
Instructions
Remove the Avocado Pit
Place the avocado on the cutting board, and use your knife to pierce through the skin. Holding the avocado steady with one hand, use the knife to continue cutting the avocado lengthwise, rotating it as you move along. The blade should be deep enough into the avocado that you can feel the pit.
Once you have the avocado cut in half, grab the two sides and twist it open, revealing the large pit in one of the two halves.
Holding a kitchen towel in one hand, grip the avocado half with the pit. Using your other hand, take the knife and carefully tap the pit with the blade, until the knife is inserted in the pit. Give it a little twist with the knife to remove the pit.
Dice an Avocado
Leaving the peel on the avocado, use a knife to slice the avocado flesh lengthwise and then crosswise to create squares. Use a large spoon to scoop out the chunks, getting as close to the layer of skin as possible.
Slice an Avocado
Place the avocado halves on the cutting board. Cut into quarters. Use your thumb to peel the skin completely off. Slice the quarters into strips or dice into cubes.
Notes
How to Keep Avocado Fresh After Cutting
When it’s diced or sliced.If you plan on using your cut avocado within the same day you’ve cut it, place them in a bowl of cold water and drain and pat dry with a paper towel just before using them. The water will help prevent the pieces from turning brown.
When it’s mashed.If you have mashed avocado, put it in a bowl along with the pit and squeeze lemon juice or lime juice over top. Cover with plastic wrap and keep it in the fridge. Even if there is a brown layer that forms, you can just scrape it off and find a nice green layer right underneath.
When it’s cut in half.Brush the open sides with olive oil and place face down on a plate. The oil will act as a barrier to the oxygen helping to preserve its color. Rinse the oil off before using.