Tortilla chips with homemade guacamole are a crispy, light, and fresh snack perfect for May Day gatherings, picnics, and grilling. In this recipe, you will prepare your own chips from corn tortillas baked to a golden brown, along with creamy guacamole made from ripe avocado, lime juice, red onion, garlic, and tomato. The dish combines the natural richness of avocado with the tartness of lime and a spicy hint of chili — the result is aromatic, colorful, and very impressive on the plate. Guacamole can be served as a dip, and the chips can be coated in various spices (e.g., smoked paprika or cumin) to create different flavor variations. The recipe includes simple techniques for cutting, baking, and making the dip, so it is suitable even for those doing this for the first time.
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Preheat the oven to 200°C (top-bottom). Place a rack or baking paper on the baking tray. The oven must be well heated for the chips to become crispy and not absorb fat.
Place each tortilla on a board and cut it with a sharp knife or pizza cutter into 8 triangles (first cut it in half, then cut each half into 4 pieces). Try to hold the tortilla steady with one hand while cutting with the other.
Spread the triangles evenly on the baking sheet in a single layer (do not overlap). Brush with canola oil or spray from a bottle — about 1 teaspoon of oil for every 2-3 pieces. Sprinkle evenly with salt and a little pepper.
Place the tray in the oven and bake for 8-12 minutes. After about 6 minutes, open the oven and check the bottom pieces — if they are golden-brown, flip the triangles individually with a spatula to ensure even browning. The chips are ready when the edges are golden and crispy, but not burnt.
Prepare the ingredients for guacamole: cut the avocado in half lengthwise, twist the halves, and remove the pit. Using a sharp knife, score the flesh in a grid pattern without cutting through the skin, then scoop out the diced pieces into a medium bowl.
In a bowl with avocado, squeeze the juice of a lime (first roll the lime in your hands to release the juice). Mash the flesh with a fork, leaving some larger pieces for texture. Add finely chopped half of a red onion, pressed garlic, chopped tomato (without most of the seeds), a pinch of salt, and a bit of freshly ground pepper.
Taste the guacamole and adjust the seasoning: add more lime juice or salt if needed. If you want some heat, add finely chopped chili pepper (optional). For flavor, you can add chopped cilantro (optional). After mixing, let it sit for 10-15 minutes at room temperature for the flavors to meld.
Transfer the guacamole to a flat bowl and garnish with a few cilantro leaves or lime zest. Arrange the chips in a basket or on a large plate, you can partially cover them with a cloth to keep them warm. Serve immediately to keep the chips crispy.
If you are making a larger batch, the chips can be stored in an airtight container after cooling, and the guacamole should be kept in the fridge tightly covered with plastic wrap touching the surface (to prevent browning). For the May holiday, prepare 1.5× the amount of chips if you expect a larger crowd.
Guacamole originates from Aztec cuisine, where they were already mashing avocados with spices in the 16th century. The name comes from the Spanish 'aguacate' (avocado) and the Nahuatl word 'molli' meaning sauce.
Serve the chips in a basket lined with a linen cloth, and the guacamole in a small bowl with a few lime slices. Add vegetable sticks (carrot, cucumber) and diced cheese for variety on the plate.
Chips: store in an airtight container at room temperature for a maximum of 2 days. Guacamole: store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, cover the surface with plastic wrap touching the dip, before serving add lime juice and gently mix.
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