There’s nothing more frustrating than cutting into an avocado only to find it rock-hard and unripe. If you’ve ever been in this situation, don’t worry—you don’t have to wait days for your avocado to ripen naturally. With a simple trick using aluminum foil, you can soften and ripen an avocado in just 10 minutes!
This method is perfect when you need a ripe avocado for guacamole, toast, or a fresh salad but don’t have the time to wait. Let’s dive into this quick and easy hack!
Why Does This Trick Work?
Avocados release ethylene gas, a natural ripening agent. When you wrap the avocado in aluminum foil and heat it in the oven, you trap the ethylene gas, accelerating the ripening process in just minutes.
How to Ripen an Avocado in 10 Minutes
What You’ll Need:
✔ 1 unripe avocado
✔ Aluminum foil
✔ Oven
✔ Baking sheet