In the U.S., avocados have exploded in popularity over the last several decades. You can now find them on virtually any restaurant menu, used in everything from avocado toast and guacamole to sushi and salads. They’re versatile and delicious, with a creamy texture that’s rarely found in other produce. Packed with fiber, healthy fats, and…
The one downside to cooking with avocados is preparing them. You have to remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and cut it into pieces — or mash it for guacamole. While it isn’t the most difficult process, it becomes tedious when you’re dealing with a large quantity of avocados. While many people use a knife to pit and slice, doing so can easily result in a nasty hand injury, especially if you’re trying to move fast through a large batch.
A Hack That Will Whisk You Off Your Feet
That’s where this trick comes in. It uses a tool you almost certainly have in your kitchen drawer: a wire whisk.
To start, cut your avocado in half and remove the pit — you can do the latter safely using your fingers or a spoon. Hold an avocado half in your nondominant hand and a wire whisk in your dominant hand. Press the head of the whisk straight into the fruit until it reaches the skin, then gently twist in either direction.
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This clever hack achieves two goals at once: It scoops the flesh out of the skin and it cuts it into bite-sized pieces. The flesh will stay inside the whisk — all you need to do is tap it against the side of your bowl to release it. If you’re a visual learner, check out this helpful video tutorial.
Bonus Hack: Brush Leftover Avocado Halves With Lemon Juice
Cut too many avocado halves? Simply brush them with lemon or lime juice. The acidity slows the oxidization process, preventing the avocados from turning brown as quickly. You’ll still want to use them up within one or two days, though, before the texture starts to turn mushy.
