Homemade Nachos and Fresh Guacamole
2 - 4 portions A perfect snack or a delicious side for a hearty chili, these homemade nachos and fresh, chunky guacamole are simple to make and worlds apart from store-bought versions. The nachos are deep-fried to crispy perfection and tossed in a smoky paprika seasoning, while the guacamole is a fresh, vibrant mix... Read more ... of ripe avocados, sweet cherry tomatoes, and zesty lime. Read less x saved Faceless Chef Resident Chef June 9, 2025 30 min.30 min.2/5 30 min. 30 min. 2/5 Ingredients: For the Guacamole: 2 PC of avocados - riped (large)1 bunch of cherry tomatoes (baby tomatoes)1 bunch of cilantro - fresh½ PC of onion Juice from 1 lime1 Pinch of salt (adjust if needed, to taste)Optionally: 1 PC of chili pepper - finely chopped (for spice) 2 PC of avocados - riped (large) 1 bunch of cherry tomatoes (baby tomatoes) 1 bunch of cilantro - fresh ½ PC of onion Juice from 1 lime 1 Pinch of salt (adjust if needed, to taste) Optionally: 1 PC of chili pepper - finely chopped (for spice) For the Nachos: 1 package of corn tortillas (adjust if needed, quantity as desired)2 - 3 TBSP of ground smoked paprika1 Pinch of salt (adjust if needed, to taste)1 cup of vegetable oil (adjust if needed, or other kind of oil for fryingfor frying) 1 package of corn tortillas (adjust if needed, quantity as desired) 2 - 3 TBSP of ground smoked paprika 1 Pinch of salt (adjust if needed, to taste) 1 cup of vegetable oil (adjust if needed, or other kind of oil for fryingfor frying) Tools: 1x Measuring Spoons1x Cutting Board1x Chef’s knife1x Deep Fryer (or a large, heavy-bottomed pot or ari fryer)1x Medium Mixing Bowl (3 – 4 QT) (for guacamole)1x Large Mixing Bowl (8 QT +) (preferably metal with a lid or plate to cover (for seasoning nachos))1x Mortar and Pestle Set (or Fork, or Potato Masher)1x Strainer1x Tongs (or a slotted spoon) 1x Measuring Spoons 1x Cutting Board 1x Chef’s knife 1x Deep Fryer (or a large, heavy-bottomed pot or ari fryer) 1x Medium Mixing Bowl (3 – 4 QT) (for guacamole) 1x Large Mixing Bowl (8 QT +) (preferably metal with a lid or plate to cover (for seasoning nachos)) 1x Mortar and Pestle Set (or Fork, or Potato Masher) 1x Strainer 1x Tongs (or a slotted spoon) Directions: 1. Prepare the Guacamole: Let’s start preparing the Homemade Nachos and Fresh Guacamole, beginning with the guacamole. 1.1. Prep the Vegetables: Roughly chop the coriander. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely dice about half an onion. 1.2. Prepare the Avocados: Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a large mixing bowl. Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a large mixing bowl. 1.3. Combine Ingredients: Add the chopped coriander, cherry tomatoes, and diced onion to the bowl with the avocado. Add the chopped coriander, cherry tomatoes, and diced onion to the bowl with the avocado. 1.4. Season: Squeeze the juice of one full lime over the mixture and add a generous pinch of salt. Squeeze the juice of one full lime over the mixture and add a generous pinch of salt. 1.5. Mash: Using a pestle, fork, or potato masher, mash all the ingredients together. Aim for a chunky texture, but you can make it as smooth as you like. Using a pestle, fork, or potato masher, mash all the ingredients together. Aim for a chunky texture, but you can make it as smooth as you like. 1.6. Taste and Adjust: Taste the guacamole and add more salt or lime juice if needed. If you like heat, stir in the optional finely chopped chili. Set aside Taste the guacamole and add more salt or lime juice if needed. If you like heat, stir in the optional finely chopped chili. Set aside Tip: If your avocados are a bit hard, you can microwave them for a few seconds to soften them up. 2. Make the Nachos: 2.1. Heat the Oil: Preheat your deep fat fryer or pour a few inches of vegetable oil into a heavy-bottomed pot and heat it. Preheat your deep fat fryer or pour a few inches of vegetable oil into a heavy-bottomed pot and heat it. 2.2. Cut the Tortillas: While the oil is heating, cut your tortillas into wedges. While the oil is heating, cut your tortillas into wedges. 2.3. Fry in Batches: Once the oil is hot, carefully add a handful of tortilla wedges. Do not overcrowd the fryer. Fry for 1-2 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Once the oil is hot, carefully add a handful of tortilla wedges. Do not overcrowd the fryer. Fry for 1-2 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crispy. 2.4. Drain: Use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove the nachos from the oil. Let them drain in a sieve placed over a bowl to catch any excess oil. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove the nachos from the oil. Let them drain in a sieve placed over a bowl to catch any excess oil. 2.5. Repeat: Transfer the drained nachos to a large metal bowl. Continue frying the remaining tortilla wedges in batches, draining each batch before adding it to the metal bowl. Transfer the drained nachos to a large metal bowl. Continue frying the remaining tortilla wedges in batches, draining each batch before adding it to the metal bowl. 2.6. Season the Nachos: Once all the nachos are fried and in the metal bowl, generously sprinkle them with 2 – 3 tablespoons of smoked paprika and a good amount of salt. Once all the nachos are fried and in the metal bowl, generously sprinkle them with 2 – 3 tablespoons of smoked paprika and a good amount of salt. 2.7. Toss to Coat: Cover the bowl with a lid or a large plate and shake vigorously to ensure all the nachos are evenly coated with the seasoning.: Cover the bowl with a lid or a large plate and shake vigorously to ensure all the nachos are evenly coated with the seasoning.: 3. Serving Homemade Nachos and Fresh Guacamole: Serve the warm, seasoned nachos immediately with the fresh guacamole on the side. They are also excellent served with chili and sour cream. Enjoy! Serve the warm, seasoned nachos immediately with the fresh guacamole on the side. They are also excellent served with chili and sour cream. Enjoy! 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