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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Spicy Guacamole

    Published: Feb 15, 2023 · Modified: Sep 28, 2023 by Shannon · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    This delicious Spicy Guacamole recipe only takes 15 minutes to prepare and is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan making it the perfect appetizer or condiment to serve with Mexican meals.

    A plate with a bowl of Spicy Guacamole as well as sliced cucumbers, grape tomatoes, baby carrots and tortilla chips to dip in it. this recipe

    Homemade guacamole is not only delicious but it's nutritious as well boasting a good amount of healthy fat and fiber. This crowd-pleasing dip is most often associated with Mexican-inspired meals, making a great appetizer or condiment but recently it has become so wildly popular that you'll see it served at a variety of occasions such as football parties. Learn more about the history and origins of guacamole.

    I like to serve this easy Spicy Guacamole as a topping for this Chicken Fajita Tray Bake, Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos or Slow Cooker Pulled Beef Tacos.

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Top tip
    • FAQ
    • Related
    • Pairing
    • Recipe
    • Food safety
    • Comments

    Ingredients

    Here's what you need to make Spicy Guacamole:

    Avocados, red onion, jalapeno, lime, hot sauce, cilantro, salt and black pepper.
    • freshripe avocados
    • red onion
    • jalapeno
    • hot sauce
    • salt
    • black pepper
    • fresh lime juice
    • fresh cilantro

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Here's how to make Spicy Guacamole:

    A cutting board with diced red onion, jalapeno, avocado and cilantro plus a juice press with fresh squeezed lime juice.

    1. Juice the lime and chop the red onion, jalapeno, cilantro and avocado.

    A plate with a bowl of Spicy Guacamole as well as sliced cucumbers, grape tomatoes, baby carrots and tortilla chips to dip in it.

    2. Mix everything together in a small bowl and serve the finished guacamole with chips or vegetables for dipping.

    Hint: I like jalapeno hot sauce in guacamole but any hot sauce will work here.

    Substitutions

    Want to substitute one of the ingredients for Spicy Guacamole? Here's how:

    • Jalapeno - use a habanero, serrano or ghost pepper in place of the jalapeno for extra spicy guacamole or leave the jalapeno out altogether for mild guacamole.
    • Fresh lime juice - use an equal amount of bottled lime juice in place of the fresh lime juice.
    • Hot sauce - omit the hot sauce and add ¼ - ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper instead.

    Variations

    Try one of these guacamole variations!

    • Cumin - add ½ teaspoon of ground cumin to your guacamole.
    • Garlic - mince 1 clove of garlic and add it to the guacamole.
    • Mild - omit the jalapeno and hot sauce for Guacamole without any spice.
    • Fruit - add diced pineapple or mango to the guacamole.

    Equipment

    Spicy Guacamole doesn't require any fancy equipment, you just need a cutting board and a knife.

    Storage

    Store Spicy Guacamole at room temperature for 2 hours. After that, the avocado will begin to oxidize and turn brown. Leftover guacamole is safe to refrigerate and eat the next day but it will begin to turn brown while it's in the fridge so it won't look as fresh or appetizing. Try covering it tightly with plastic wrap pressed against the surface to help prevent browning, or try one of these other methods for keeping guacamole from turning brown.

    Spicy Guacamole does not freeze well as it will turn an unappetizing shade of brown during the thawing process.

    Top tip

    Once in the serving bowl, squirt the top of the Spicy Guacamole with fresh lemon or lime juice to delay the browning process.

    FAQ

    Should guacamole be spicy?

    That's a matter of personal preference! Some people prefer their guacamole spicy while others prefer it mild. Adjust the heat to suit your own taste by adding or eliminating jalapeno peppers.

    What can I use instead of jalapeno pepper in guacamole?

    If you want some heat in your guacamole but don't have a jalapeno pepper on hand you can use 1-3 tablespoons of hot sauce instead or ⅛-1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Or, if you prefer your guacamole without heat altogether you can simply omit the jalapeno, hot sauce or cayenne.

    Related

    Looking for other easy appetizer recipes like this? Try these:

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    Pairing

    Serve Spicy Guacamole with one of these Mexican recipes for a balanced meal the whole family will love:

    • A skillet of cooked Ground Turkey Taco Meat.
      Ground Turkey Taco Meat
    • A bowl of Guacamole Chicken Salad.
      Guacamole Chicken Salad
    • Two glasses of skinny spicy margarita with a salted rim and a jalapeno slice floating in the cocktail.
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    • A bowl of Green Chile Chicken Soup with a spoon and a wedge of lime.
      Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken Soup

    Recipe

    A plate with a bowl of Spicy Guacamole as well as sliced cucumbers, grape tomatoes, baby carrots and tortilla chips to dip in it.

    Spicy Guacamole

    Shannon
    Spicy Guacamole only takes 15 minutes to prepare and is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan making it the perfect appetizer or condiment to serve with Mexican meals.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Sauce, Side Dish
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 223 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 cutting board
    • 1 knife

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 avocados
    • ½ red onion
    • 1 jalapeno
    • 1 lime
    • ¼ bunch cilantro
    • 1 Tablespoon hot sauce
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Chop the avocado, red onion, jalapeno and cilantro and juice the lime.
    • Add everything to a bowl and stir to mix.
    • Serve with chips or vegetables for dipping or as a condiment for your favorite Mexican entree.

    Notes

    Once in the serving bowl, squirt the top of the Spicy Guacamole with fresh lemon or lime juice to delay the browning process.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 455mgPotassium: 687mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 253IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword avocado, guacamole, jalapeno guacamole, spicy guacamole
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    Food safety

    Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.

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    1. Shannon

      March 14, 2023 at 11:53 am

      5 stars
      Everyone’s favorite dip!

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