How to Cut an Avocado

Wondering how to cut an avocado? Here’s a step by step guide and video that shows you how to cut avocado slices and the best method for avocado pit removal.

Are you wondering how to cut an avocado but not sure the best way? Alex and I have a great method for avocado pit removal and how to cut avocado slices. You’ve heard about the injuries that can happen removing avocado pits, right? Here’s a safe way to do it! We use this method all the time, like when we make our avocado black bean quesadillas, avocado quinoa salad bowl, or avocado grilled cheese. Oh and of course our simple guacamole! Here’s our step by step guide for how to cut an avocado, including a video of me cutting avocado slices in our kitchen.

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How to cut an avocado step by step

Step 1

Using a large chef’s knife, cut lengthwise around the avocado.

Step 2

Twist the two halves to separate them.

Step 3

Place a towel in your hand and put the avocado on top. With a gentle but quick motion, tap the knife into the avocado pit. Twist it and remove the pit.

Step 4

Do not attempt to remove the avocado pit with your hand! Instead, pull the cutting board close to your body, then place the pit against the far edge of the cutting board and pull back to release it from the knife. (Watch the video for this part!)

Step 5

Use a large spoon to scoop out the avocado from the peel.

Step 6

Place the avocado with the cut side down, then cut it into slices. To dice the avocado, turn the slices and cut crosswise to make diced avocado.

And there you have it: how to cut an avocado in 6 easy steps!

Let us know if you try our method for how to cut an avocado and tell us how it goes in the comments below.

How to store cut avocado

Have leftover avocado and wondering how to store cut avocado so it doesn’t brown? Squeeze your cut avocado with lemon juice or lime juice and wrap it up tightly in plastic wrap. (Exposure to air causes the fruit to brown.) Store it refrigerated for up to 1 day.

Related: Want to add a smoky flavor? How to grill avocado

Best chef knife & cutting boards

Alex and I are often asked about the best kitchen tools. And every time we answer, “A good sharp chef’s knife!” A good knife can drastically improve your time in the kitchen, and lasts for years (we’ve had our chef knives for 10 plus years). Here are some of the knives we recommend, as well as cutting boards and the best knife sharpener. These recommendations are perfect for outfitting your own kitchen, or great gifts for a wedding registry or someone who loves to cook!

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• 7″ Chef’s Knife — our best knife recommendation
• 10″ Chef’s Knife — our favorite large knife
• 8″ Chef’s Knife — our favorite affordable knife
• Paring Knife
• Serrated Knife / Bread Knife
• Non-Slip Wood Cutting Board (used in the video!) or Non-Slip Bamboo Cutting Board
• Non-Slip Plastic Cutting Board
• Knife Sharpener
• Drawer Knife Organizer — this is how we store our knives, and it’s even slicker than a knife block

Looking for avocado recipes?

Now that you know how to cut an avocado, here are some of our favorite avocado recipes for you to try (some use mashed avocado, not avocado slices!):

• Simple Avocado Salad or Avocado Corn Salad
• Easy Guacamole
• Amazing Avocado Dip
• Avocado Toast with Turmeric Egg
• Spiced Chickpea Tacos with Avocado Cream
• Avocado Black Bean Vegetarian Quesadilla
• Stress Relieving Avocado Quinoa Salad Bowl
• Avocado Grilled Cheese with Tomato
• Kohlrabi Carrot Fritters with Avocado Cream Sauce
• Spicy Avocado Egg Stacks
• Veggie Burrito Bowl with Cauliflower Rice
• Ultimate Rainbow Vegetable Sandwich
• Vegetarian Cobb Salad
• California Veggie Pizza
• 53 Avocado Recipes, So You Can Eat as Much of It as Possible

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