Want to know how to ripen avocados fast?
Here’s what worksand what doesn’t.
Plus, learn how to tell if an avocado is ripe.
Casey Barber
But finding a ripe avocado at the store is not a sure bet every time.
We tested various methods and hacks to ripen avocados and found what works bestand what doesn’t.
However, some avocados like the Shepard, won’t change color.
Those are just two varieties of avocados out of maybe 500 types in the world.
This prevents bruising and brown spots.
It should be soft but not squishy.
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(If it’s very soft, it is overripe.)
If it pops off easily and is green underneath, it’s good to go.
If the stem cap is tough to remove, the avocado likely needs another day or two to ripen.
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Once your avocado is ripe, cut, slice and dice it.
Some favorites include slicing it up and including it smoothies, which will help make it nice and thick.
you’re free to use it to make an avocado egg salad.
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Or you might try baking avocados into crispy fries using panko breadcrumbs.
And it’s easy to whip up a ripe avocado into a dressing to pour over a garden salad.
How Long Do Avocados Take to Ripen?
Casey Barber
How long it takes depends on how firm it is when you buy it.
The harder it feels, the longer it will take.
How to Ripen Avocados
The best way to ripen an avocado is good old-fashioned time and patience.
But sometimes you need a ripe avocado sooner than it would naturally be ready to eat.
These fruits produce ethylene gas, a plant hormone that aids ripening.
The closed brown paper bag traps the gas inside to speed up the ripening time.
It’s up to youhow desperate are you for an avocado?
How to “Ripen” an Avocado in the Oven
Preheat the oven to 200F.
Microwave in 30-second bursts until soft enough to use.
Submerge the wrapped avocado halves in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
The Bottom Line
There is nothing tastier, or creamier, than a perfectly ripened avocado.
However, sometimes the avocado doesn’t cooperate with your time-sensitive desire for guacamole.
