The Kitchen Appliance That Makes Homemade Guacamole Silky Smooth

When it comes to guacamole, some people like it chunky while others prefer the Mexican dip to be smooth. Either way, when you make guacamole at home, it takes some effort on your part to smash the avocados into the preferred consistency. Typically, you might use a fork to smash the avocados into guacamole, but that's challenging if you want the dip to be silky smooth. That's when it's time to pull out your immersion blender to transform the ripe avocados into a smooth consistency in a matter of no time.

There are many uses for an immersion blender so you should certainly invest in one if there's not one in the kitchen already. The tool allows you to place a hand-sized blender directly into a bowl or container and essentially puree the avocados. The perk is that this will take far less time than mashing the avocados with a fork. It will likely only take a minute or two depending on how many avocados are in the bowl. Plus, even with the best hand work, those avocados likely won't be silky smooth in the way the immersion blender can achieve.

To make guacamole with an immersion blender, prep the avocados like you normally would. Then, place them in a bowl or in that plastic cup that came with the handheld appliance. Now, there are two options. If you want the other ingredients like red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno to have the same smooth consistency, like a puree, then add those to the bowl too. Or if you only want the avocados to be creamy, blend them with the immersion blender at a low speed to your desired consistency, then fold in the other ingredients to add texture. If the avocados aren't getting creamy enough, add the lime juice and continue to blend. Try these tips with our crave-worthy guacamole or fresh mango guacamole recipes.

As easy as an immersion blender is to make smooth guacamole, it's not the only option if you don't have one. You can also use an electric hand mixer, a Vitamix blender (which I've used in a professional kitchen to make avocado puree), or a food processor to make the avocados smooth. And if none of those are currently in your kitchen, use a potato masher to at least make the job a little easier. You might be tempted to buy one for an array of other reasons, so here are the best immersion blenders according to reviews at various price points to match your budget.