Celebrate National Guacamole Day with This Celeb Chef Recipe
September 16 marks National Guacamole Day, and what better way to celebrate than with a recipe from one of America’s most recognizable chefs? Bobby Flay, who’s built a career blending bold flavours with approachable techniques, has been known to throw down on everything from burgers to tacos — but his guacamole has become a signature in its own right.
Guacamole is the rare dish that’s both timeless and endlessly customizable. In his TikTok demo, Flay builds his guacamole the way he builds most of his food — layering flavour. He mashes ripe Hass avocados just enough to stay chunky, then folds in finely diced red onion, minced serrano chiles, cilantro, fresh lime juice, and plenty of kosher salt. Whatever you do, he says, do not add tomatoes to your guac (yes, chef).
Try it at home:
Mash three ripe avocados in a bowl until chunky.
Stir in red onion, serrano chile, tomato, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, and salt to taste.
Serve right away with tortilla chips — or let it rest a few minutes so the flavours meld.
The beauty of this recipe is that it’s adaptable. Add extra lime for brightness, or more spice, if you like it hot. However you mix it, guacamole is the ultimate party trick: fast, fresh, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.