How to Grill Avocado (Easy 5-Minute Recipe)
To grill avocado, halve and pit it, brush the cut side with oil, and grill cut-side down over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Season with Dad Spice and a squeeze of lime.
Grilled avocado is one of the easiest and most impressive things you can make on a grill. The heat warms the avocado, adds smoky char lines, and brings out a richer, nuttier flavor. It takes about five minutes and goes with almost anything off the grill. Here is how to do it.
How to grill avocado, step by step
- Pick avocados that are ripe but still firm. Too soft and they fall apart on the grill.
- Cut each avocado in half and remove the pit. Leave the skin on to hold its shape.
- Brush the cut side lightly with a high-smoke-point oil like avocado or canola oil.
- Season the cut side with Dad Spice The Classic.
- Place the avocado cut-side down on a clean, medium-high grill.
- Grill for 3 to 5 minutes, until you see dark char lines and the surface softens.
- Pull it off, squeeze fresh lime over the top, and serve.
Tips for perfect grilled avocado
- Clean, oiled grates. This keeps the avocado from sticking and tearing.
- Do not move it. Let it sit so it builds those nice char lines, then lift once.
- Medium-high heat. Too hot and the outside burns before it warms through.
What to do with grilled avocado
The char leaves a little bowl where the pit was, which is perfect for filling. Try it a few ways:
- Fill the center with salsa, corn, or black beans.
- Top a burger or steak with slices for a smoky, creamy bite.
- Scoop it onto toast with an egg for a loaded breakfast.
- Dice it into a smoky guacamole.
It pairs with just about anything you are already grilling. Not sure what to cook with it? Let our What Should I Grill quiz pick your main, then add grilled avocado on the side.
Frequently asked questions
How do you grill an avocado?
Halve and pit it, brush the cut side with oil, season, and grill cut-side down over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes until you see char lines.
Should avocado be ripe for grilling?
Use a ripe but firm avocado. If it is too soft it will fall apart on the grill. Firm avocados hold their shape and char nicely.
Do you grill avocado with the skin on?
Yes. Leave the skin on to hold the avocado together on the grill. You scoop or peel it after it comes off.
What seasoning goes on grilled avocado?
A savory all-purpose blend like Dad Spice, plus a squeeze of lime. Salt, garlic, and smoke all pair well with avocado.
Make it taste better.
Grab a bottle of The Classic and season like you mean it.
