Easy Spooky Guacamole with Crispy Chip Bats
A fun and quick Halloween guacamole recipe featuring tortilla chips cut into bat shapes and stuck into creamy guacamole for a spooky presentation. Ready in under 15 minutes with simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1 medium lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion (or white onion)
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small Roma tomato, diced (optional)
- 1 large bag of sturdy tortilla chips (e.g., Restaurant Style or Scoops)
- Optional: smoked paprika or chili powder for dusting
Instructions
- Make the chip bats first. Arrange tortilla chips on a cutting board. Using a sharp paring knife, carefully cut each chip into a bat shape by cutting a small notch at the top center for the head and angling the knife to create two pointed wings on either side. Aim for 8-10 bats. Set aside.
- Cut each avocado in half lengthwise around the pit. Twist to separate. Remove the pit by gently tapping it with your knife blade and twisting. Scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Using a fork or potato masher, mash the avocados to your desired consistency (some chunks remaining is ideal).
- Add lime juice, diced red onion, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper. If using tomato, add it now. Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl or platter. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
- Gently press the chip bats into the guacamole at various angles so they look like they are emerging from the dip. Some should stick straight up, others tilted.
- Optional: Lightly sprinkle the bats with smoked paprika or chili powder for a dark, dusty look.
- Serve immediately with extra chips for dipping.
Notes
Make the chip bats first to keep hands clean. Use a shallow bowl so the bats stand tall. Guacamole is best served immediately; if prepping ahead, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent browning. For a thicker guac, add another half avocado if the mixture is too runny.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 3
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