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Hello hello! I’m back with another kitchen tutorial for you guys that you’re going to love. I’ve seen so many people (ahem, Tony) almost slice their hands when cutting and removing the seed from an avocado that I had to share my go-to hack. Honestly, this tutorial is pretty mind-blowing, so get ready to impress your friends when you show them the easiest way to cut an avocado without cutting off your fingers. This simple technique will bring you one step closer to becoming the kitchen boss that I know you are. Plus, you can use it to make some of my absolute fav recipes like my famous guacamole , these delicious tacos, and even fudgy brownies . I had you at brownies, didn’t I? Let’s get to it! Choosing the right avocado Before you get slicing, it’s important to choose the right avocado to use in a variety of recipes. Here are some tips for picking the right one: Check the color. The outside of your avocado should be a very dark green. If it’s bright green that means it still needs to ripen a bit. Give it a gentle push. Press on the avocado to see how soft it is. Choose an avocado that has a little bit of give but isn’t mushy. This will allow you to easily slice and cube your avocado without it getting too soft. Remove the stem. Try taking the little nub of a stem off of the top of your avocado. If your avocado is ripe, the step should remove easily and it should be green underneath. Plan your recipe. If you’re making guacamole or will be mashing the avocado, feel free to choose a softer, riper avocado. If you’re going to cube or slice it, opt for one that has just a tiny bit of softness to it when you press the skin. How to cut an avocado properly With this simple tutorial you’ll be able to cut an avocado, remove the seed and even the skin in just a few steps: Choose your knife. Use a small paring knife – no need for a huge butcher knife. Start vertically. Cut your avocado vertically all the way around. You’ll feel the knife hit the seed as you go around. Turn & cut vertically again. Once you’ve cut it in half, turn your avocado the other way (keeping it vertical) to cut it in half again all the way around. Twist & pull. Twist the avocado around the seed and pull it apart. Twist once more. Twist again and you’ll have four equal pieces! Remove the seed safely. Grip the seed with your hands (or use a spoon) and pull it off. Don’t use a knife. Remove the skin. Peel off the skin from each 1/4 piece, and mash or dice however you like. Watch the video to see how to cut an avocado How to store avocados Store it whole. If you haven’t cut into your avocado yet, feel free to store it at room temperature to let it ripen. If you’re finding that it is ripening too quickly before you want to use it, simply store it in the refrigerator. Store it cut. If you’ve cut into your avocado, store halves or cubes/slices of fresh avocado in airtight containers, bags , or with beeswax food wraps for up to 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Feel free to squeeze a little lemon juice on your avocado to prevent browning. Recommended tools Paring knife Reusable storage bag Beeswax food wraps Avocado saver Avocado slicer Get all of our favorite kitchen essentials here . More tutorials and kitchen hacks to try How to Grill Chicken Breast that’s Perfectly Juicy How to Cook the Best Fluffy Quinoa (plus recipes!) How to Make Vegan Cashew Cheese Sauce How to Make a Vegan Egg: 4 Ways How to Prep Smoothies: 3 Different Ways (plus tips and tricks!) How to Cut and Dice an Onion Get all of our how-to guides here ! And don’t forget to use avocado in these amazing recipes ! I hope you guys loved this easy tutorial on the easiest way to cut an avocado! If you try out this method be sure to leave a comment below and let me know how you liked it. Remember, practice makes perfect!
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Use this method to safely remove the avocado seed and use fresh avocado in your favorite recipes like guacamole, tacos, salads and even smoothies.* This post may contain affiliate links, which means that I make a small commission off items you purchase at no additional cost to you. Please read my [policy page](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/privacy-policy/). ![blonde woman demonstrating how to cut an avocado](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DSCF2048-scaled-594x594.jpg) Hello hello! I’m back with another kitchen tutorial for you guys that you’re going to love. I’ve seen so many people (ahem, Tony) almost slice their hands when cutting and removing the seed from an avocado that I had to share my go-to hack. Honestly, this tutorial is pretty mind-blowing, so get ready to impress your friends when you show them the easiest way to cut an avocado without cutting off your fingers. This simple technique will bring you one step closer to becoming the kitchen boss that I know you are. Plus, you can use it to make some of my absolute fav recipes like my famous [guacamole](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/best-guacamole-recipe/), [these](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/sweet-potato-black-bean-tacos/) delicious tacos, and even [fudgy brownies](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/healthy-avocado-black-bean-brownies/). I had you at brownies, didn’t I? Let’s get to it\! ![blonde woman demonstrating how to cut an avocado on a wooden board](<data:image/svg+xml,\<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 1000 1500"\>\</svg\>>)![blonde woman demonstrating how to cut an avocado on a wooden board](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DSCF2040-e1541452060225.jpg) ## Choosing the right avocado Before you get slicing, it’s important to choose the right avocado to use in a variety of recipes. Here are some tips for picking the right one: - **Check the color.** The outside of your avocado should be a very dark green. If it’s bright green that means it still needs to ripen a bit. - **Give it a gentle push.** Press on the avocado to see how soft it is. Choose an avocado that has a little bit of give but isn’t mushy. This will allow you to easily slice and cube your avocado without it getting too soft. - **Remove the stem.** Try taking the little nub of a stem off of the top of your avocado. If your avocado is ripe, the step should remove easily and it should be green underneath. - **Plan your recipe.** If you’re making guacamole or will be mashing the avocado, feel free to choose a softer, riper avocado. If you’re going to cube or slice it, opt for one that has just a tiny bit of softness to it when you press the skin. ![blonde woman demonstrating how to cut an avocado](<data:image/svg+xml,\<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 1000 1500"\>\</svg\>>)![blonde woman demonstrating how to cut an avocado](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DSCF2046-e1541531984903.jpg) ## How to cut an avocado properly With this simple tutorial you’ll be able to cut an avocado, remove the seed and even the skin in just a few steps: 1. **Choose your knife.** Use a small paring knife – no need for a huge butcher knife. 2. **Start vertically.** Cut your avocado vertically all the way around. You’ll feel the knife hit the seed as you go around. 3. **Turn & cut vertically again.** Once you’ve cut it in half, turn your avocado the other way (keeping it vertical) to cut it in half again all the way around. 4. **Twist & pull.** Twist the avocado around the seed and pull it apart. 5. **Twist once more.** Twist again and you’ll have four equal pieces\! 6. **Remove the seed safely.** Grip the seed with your hands (or use a spoon) and pull it off. Don’t use a knife. 7. **Remove the skin.** Peel off the skin from each 1/4 piece, and mash or dice however you like. ## Watch the video to see how to cut an avocado ## How to store avocados 1. **Store it whole.** If you haven’t cut into your avocado yet, feel free to store it at room temperature to let it ripen. If you’re finding that it is ripening too quickly before you want to use it, simply store it in the refrigerator. 2. **Store it cut.** If you’ve cut into your avocado, store halves or cubes/slices of fresh avocado in airtight containers, [bags](https://linksta.io/5332214a/wp), or with beeswax food wraps for up to 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Feel free to squeeze a little lemon juice on your avocado to prevent browning. ![four sections of an avocado on a wooden board with a paring knife](<data:image/svg+xml,\<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 1000 667"\>\</svg\>>)![four sections of an avocado on a wooden board with a paring knife](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DSCF2059-e1541532056267.jpg) ## Recommended tools - [Paring knife](https://linksta.io/7b92c285/wp) - [Reusable storage bag](https://linksta.io/5332214a/wp) - [Beeswax food wraps](https://linksta.io/30aa1b26/wp) - [Avocado saver](https://linksta.io/30aa1b26/wp) - [Avocado slicer](https://linksta.io/24576460/wp) Get all of our favorite [kitchen essentials here](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/shop/). ![the best guacamole in a white bowl next to tortilla chips](<data:image/svg+xml,\<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 1067 1600"\>\</svg\>>)![the best guacamole in a white bowl next to tortilla chips](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Best-Guacamole-Youll-Ever-Eat-4.jpg) ## More tutorials and kitchen hacks to try - [How to Grill Chicken Breast that’s Perfectly Juicy](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/how-to-grill-chicken-breast/ "How to Grill Chicken Breast that’s Perfectly Juicy") - [How to Cook the Best Fluffy Quinoa (plus recipes!)](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/how-to-cook-the-best-fluffy-quinoa-plus-recipes/ "How to Cook the Best Fluffy Quinoa (plus recipes!)") - [How to Make Vegan Cashew Cheese Sauce](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/how-to-make-vegan-cashew-cheese-sauce/) - [How to Make a Vegan Egg: 4 Ways](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/make-vegan-egg-4-ways/) - [How to Prep Smoothies: 3 Different Ways (plus tips and tricks!)](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/how-to-prep-smoothies-3-different-ways/ "How to Prep Smoothies: 3 Different Ways (plus tips and tricks!)") - [How to Cut and Dice an Onion](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/how-to-dice-cut-onion-video/) Get all of our [how-to guides here](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/how-to-guides/)\! And don’t forget to use avocado in [these amazing recipes](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/ingredient/avocado/)\! *I hope you guys loved this easy tutorial on the easiest way to cut an avocado! If you try out this method be sure to leave a comment below and let me know how you liked it. Remember, practice makes perfect\!* Shop This Post ![](https://assets.rewardstyle.com/images/search/350.gif) Turn on your JavaScript to view content ### The **Ambitious Kitchen** Cookbook [Order Now](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/cookbook/) ![the cover of the ambitious kitchen cookbook on a pink background](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ambitious-kitchen-cookbook-widget-v2.jpg) ![](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/moniquesidebar-170x170.jpg) ## Hi, I’m Monique I’m so happy you're here. Thanks for stopping by to fuel your health journey\! 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[Learn how your comment data is processed](https://akismet.com/privacy/). Show comments Hide comments 1. Alexis deZayas says: November 7, 2018 This is super helpful! Going to grab some avocados and try it out\! [Reply](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/the-easiest-way-to-cut-an-avocado-video/#comment-199080) - Monique replied: November 19, 2018 Life-changing!\! [Reply](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/the-easiest-way-to-cut-an-avocado-video/#comment-200687) 2. Elizabeth says: November 7, 2018 I thought at first that this series was ridiculous, because, come on, who doesn’t know how to dice an onion or cut an avocado? Then I watched my husband cut an onion and I realized I may be in a minority. He definitely needs a video on how to cut an onion. My apologies. [Reply](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/the-easiest-way-to-cut-an-avocado-video/#comment-188834) 3. Elizabeth says: November 7, 2018 I thought at first that this series was ridiculous, because, come on, who doesn’t know how to dice an onion or cut an avocado? Then I watched my husband cut an onion and I realized I may be in a minority. He definitely needs a video on how to cut an onion. My apologies. [Reply](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/the-easiest-way-to-cut-an-avocado-video/#comment-199121) - Monique replied: November 19, 2018 Just simple ways to improve knife (and kitchen) skills! I’ve seen one too many people almost cut their fingers, too, so figured I’d share some tips 🙂 [Reply](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/the-easiest-way-to-cut-an-avocado-video/#comment-200684) 4. Eric says: March 4, 2020 Please consider captioning your videos. I am deaf and was not able to follow what you said. I was able to decipher the video anyway, and did learn from watching this video, but would have liked to have known what you were saying too. Thanks for listening. [Reply](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/the-easiest-way-to-cut-an-avocado-video/#comment-239716) 5. Shana says: February 26, 2024 I really appreciate your way of cutting an avocado! Your tips and tricks really helped\! [Reply](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/the-easiest-way-to-cut-an-avocado-video/#comment-515126) 6. Shirley says: July 3, 2024 Thank you! you’re amazing. I love the way you cut the avocado never done it like that, super cool. Thank you for sharing your expertise. 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Hello hello! I’m back with another kitchen tutorial for you guys that you’re going to love. I’ve seen so many people (ahem, Tony) almost slice their hands when cutting and removing the seed from an avocado that I had to share my go-to hack. Honestly, this tutorial is pretty mind-blowing, so get ready to impress your friends when you show them the easiest way to cut an avocado without cutting off your fingers. This simple technique will bring you one step closer to becoming the kitchen boss that I know you are. Plus, you can use it to make some of my absolute fav recipes like my famous [guacamole](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/best-guacamole-recipe/), [these](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/sweet-potato-black-bean-tacos/) delicious tacos, and even [fudgy brownies](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/healthy-avocado-black-bean-brownies/). I had you at brownies, didn’t I? Let’s get to it\! ![blonde woman demonstrating how to cut an avocado on a wooden board](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DSCF2040-e1541452060225.jpg) ## Choosing the right avocado Before you get slicing, it’s important to choose the right avocado to use in a variety of recipes. Here are some tips for picking the right one: - **Check the color.** The outside of your avocado should be a very dark green. If it’s bright green that means it still needs to ripen a bit. - **Give it a gentle push.** Press on the avocado to see how soft it is. Choose an avocado that has a little bit of give but isn’t mushy. This will allow you to easily slice and cube your avocado without it getting too soft. - **Remove the stem.** Try taking the little nub of a stem off of the top of your avocado. If your avocado is ripe, the step should remove easily and it should be green underneath. - **Plan your recipe.** If you’re making guacamole or will be mashing the avocado, feel free to choose a softer, riper avocado. If you’re going to cube or slice it, opt for one that has just a tiny bit of softness to it when you press the skin. ![blonde woman demonstrating how to cut an avocado](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DSCF2046-e1541531984903.jpg) ## How to cut an avocado properly With this simple tutorial you’ll be able to cut an avocado, remove the seed and even the skin in just a few steps: 1. **Choose your knife.** Use a small paring knife – no need for a huge butcher knife. 2. **Start vertically.** Cut your avocado vertically all the way around. You’ll feel the knife hit the seed as you go around. 3. **Turn & cut vertically again.** Once you’ve cut it in half, turn your avocado the other way (keeping it vertical) to cut it in half again all the way around. 4. **Twist & pull.** Twist the avocado around the seed and pull it apart. 5. **Twist once more.** Twist again and you’ll have four equal pieces\! 6. **Remove the seed safely.** Grip the seed with your hands (or use a spoon) and pull it off. Don’t use a knife. 7. **Remove the skin.** Peel off the skin from each 1/4 piece, and mash or dice however you like. ## Watch the video to see how to cut an avocado ## How to store avocados 1. **Store it whole.** If you haven’t cut into your avocado yet, feel free to store it at room temperature to let it ripen. If you’re finding that it is ripening too quickly before you want to use it, simply store it in the refrigerator. 2. **Store it cut.** If you’ve cut into your avocado, store halves or cubes/slices of fresh avocado in airtight containers, [bags](https://linksta.io/5332214a/wp), or with beeswax food wraps for up to 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Feel free to squeeze a little lemon juice on your avocado to prevent browning. ![four sections of an avocado on a wooden board with a paring knife](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DSCF2059-e1541532056267.jpg) ## Recommended tools - [Paring knife](https://linksta.io/7b92c285/wp) - [Reusable storage bag](https://linksta.io/5332214a/wp) - [Beeswax food wraps](https://linksta.io/30aa1b26/wp) - [Avocado saver](https://linksta.io/30aa1b26/wp) - [Avocado slicer](https://linksta.io/24576460/wp) Get all of our favorite [kitchen essentials here](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/shop/). ![the best guacamole in a white bowl next to tortilla chips](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Best-Guacamole-Youll-Ever-Eat-4.jpg) ## More tutorials and kitchen hacks to try - [How to Grill Chicken Breast that’s Perfectly Juicy](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/how-to-grill-chicken-breast/ "How to Grill Chicken Breast that’s Perfectly Juicy") - [How to Cook the Best Fluffy Quinoa (plus recipes!)](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/how-to-cook-the-best-fluffy-quinoa-plus-recipes/ "How to Cook the Best Fluffy Quinoa (plus recipes!)") - [How to Make Vegan Cashew Cheese Sauce](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/how-to-make-vegan-cashew-cheese-sauce/) - [How to Make a Vegan Egg: 4 Ways](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/make-vegan-egg-4-ways/) - [How to Prep Smoothies: 3 Different Ways (plus tips and tricks!)](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/how-to-prep-smoothies-3-different-ways/ "How to Prep Smoothies: 3 Different Ways (plus tips and tricks!)") - [How to Cut and Dice an Onion](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/how-to-dice-cut-onion-video/) Get all of our [how-to guides here](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/how-to-guides/)\! And don’t forget to use avocado in [these amazing recipes](https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/ingredient/avocado/)\! *I hope you guys loved this easy tutorial on the easiest way to cut an avocado! If you try out this method be sure to leave a comment below and let me know how you liked it. Remember, practice makes perfect\!*
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