Super Bowl Guacamole with Chips (Print View)

Creamy guacamole with ripe avocados, fresh lime, and cilantro, served with crispy tortilla chips for game day snacking.

# What You Need:

01 - 3 ripe avocados

02 - 1 small red onion, finely diced

03 - 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced

04 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)

05 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

06 - 1 lime, juiced

07 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

09 - 1 clove garlic, minced

10 - 7 oz tortilla chips (store-bought or homemade)

01 - Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl.

02 - Mash the avocado with a fork until you reach your desired consistency (chunky or smooth).

03 - Add the diced red onion, tomato, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, lime juice, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic.

04 - Mix gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice as needed.

05 - Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

01 -

It comes together in literally 15 minutes start to finish, which means you can actually watch the pregame show instead of missing all the good commercials.
The ratio of creamy avocado to crunchy onion and bright lime is exactly what makes people hover around the bowl until the very last scoop is gone.

02 -

I once tried making this the morning before a party and even with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface, it lost that just-made brightness that makes it so addictive. Freshness is non-negotiable here.
Lime juice isn't just about flavor it's what keeps the oxidation at bay, and I've found that about 1 tablespoon per 3 avocados is the sweet spot for both taste and color preservation.

03 -

When checking avocado ripeness, flick off the small stem button on top if it comes off easily and shows green underneath, it's perfect. Brown underneath means it's past its prime.
Room temperature avocados mash much more easily than cold ones, so let them sit out for 30 minutes if you have time, and your guac will be silkier for it.