Chipotle Lime Chips & Guacamole (Copycat) is the perfect side to enjoy, and it is even better when you can make it in your very own kitchen!
If you are looking to recreate more favorite Chipotle dishes check out my Copycats Recipes. You can add my Chipotle Corn Salsa and Tomatillo Green Chile Salsa to this great combo!
Sabrina’s Chipotle Lime Chips & Guacamole (Copycat)
The guacamole is 100% spot-on and authentic! The reason is, it is the ACTUAL recipe released straight from Chipotle. I can tell you with absolute certainty they did not hold anything back. It tastes identical! The chips on the other hand were a last minute addition to the meal and I am so glad I randomly thought to make them. The lime/salt flavor completely comes through and the creamy guacamole is just divine.
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Ingredients
- 2 limes , juiced
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 15 fresh corn tortillas , cut into six triangles each
- oil , for frying (I used about 2 cups in a small saucepan and it was plenty)
- 2 Hass avocados
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons cilantro , chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion , finely chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño , including seeds and finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Wet your clean fingers in lime juice and wipe across the tortillas. Let them sit out for 5 to 10 minutes while you make the guacamole.
- Cut the chips into six even triangles.
- Heat your oil to 375 degrees.
- If you don’t have a thermometer, drop one chip in the oil and if it comes to the surface bubbling the temperature is good.
- Cook for 20-30 seconds, you aren’t looking for them to brown.
- Remove with slotted spoon.
- Sprinkle salt over them immediately.
- To make the guacamole choose two nice ripe avocados that are dark green on the outside.
- Cut avocados, remove pit and scoop out and into a bowl.
- Add two teaspoons of lime juice and salt and mash together until smooth.
- Add in the cilantro, red onion and jalapeno.
- Mix well and serve with chips.
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Chef’s Note
A ripe avocado should feel slightly soft but not mushy. If it’s very firm, it’s not ready to enjoy. If it feels overly soft or leaves an indent, it may be overripe. Also, look at the color, darker green to nearly black usually means riper, while bright green means it needs more time.
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About This Recipe
What makes this combo so popular is the contrast, the crunch of the chips and the flavor of all the ingredients in the guacamole creates a satisfying bite every time. The guacamole is bright and refreshing and the hint of citrus in the chips with just the right amount of salt, makes it hard to stop at just one scoop!
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Best guacamole I’ve ever made! The lime gives it such a fresh kick and the chips are perfectly crunchy. I couldn’t stop eating it!
can i bake these instead of fry?
I’ve not tried it before but if you decide to try, I’d love to know how they turned out.
Sounds great, but do the chips carry the same amount of calories as they do in Chipotle?
I’m sorry but I’m not sure.
Hi, does it matter if I use white or yellow corn tortillas? Thanks!
Nope! Use whatever you’d prefer.
This was almost perfect on how we made them at Chipotle. The only difference was after we fried all the chips, THEN we would add the lime juice and salt together instead of the lime beforehand. I’ll have to try this. Haven’t made them homemade but have missed their chips!
wow I’m so excited to make this recipe but could I do it with flour tortillas
Sure 🙂
What chips are you supposed to buy to do this? I don’t see that in this article, if it is sorry but please help!!
Sorry for the confusion Daniel, I didn’t buy chips. I bought corn tortillas that I fried fresh. It didn’t take long but I promise the flavors are awesome especially after you add that little bit of lime juice to them.
Where did you find a 40 count pack of organic corn tortillas for $2.00???
I think it was at Sprouts when it was on sale – they have really good sales on them!
YES!! I’ve made the chipotle guac recipe before but never the chips. Must try immediately!!
Oh the chips totally round out the experience!
Never tried making my own tortilla chips. This and the guacamole will be perfect the perfect snack for our family weekend nights.
I was a bit nervous the first time I made them but it is just so easy! And SO FRESH! It just shatters when you bite it, no tough chew.
This sounds delicious!! I love guacamole, it really is the perfect tailgating food. I need to try making this at home.
Thanks Vera!
You just reminded me why I read blogs! I always add the lime juice AFTER the chips are cooked, with the salt. And it’s never the same. Before is just genius. Thank you for sharing this, I love the lime chips from chipotle.
I’m so glad I gave you a new idea! I have tried after too and it makes it a bit soggy for my liking.
Oh wow, this looks so authentic! I could get used to having these as a side for every Mexican dish.
Thanks Liz!
Mmmm Chipotle’s chips and guac are the BEST! So salty. I really need to give this a try!
I hope you love it!
I love lime chips. The guac at Chipotle is so good – definitely trying these both.
Awesome! I hope you love it!
I am in the Chipotle on the corner of my street 2 to 3 times a week just for chips, guac and tomato mild salsa. Could live on just that am on way to shop now and all of these ingredients are on my list!!!
Wonderful Judy!! I hope you love it!
Ah! I dream about Chipotle’s chips! So glad to learn how easy they are to make at home (you cannot imagine the line sometimes at my local spot)! Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure! I hate those lines!! Sometimes when they go out the door I ALMOST walk away. Depends on what is next door. If it is In n Out I leave, haha.
I have not tried to make homemade chips before but it looks like something I could handle. The guacamole looks delicious, too. We love Chipotle but don’t have one it town, we’ll have to give this copycat recipe a try!
Oh the chips were super easy, if you try it you’ll love it. And you can save the oil. After measuring it was hardly more than a tablespoon used.
I’d love a large serving of this right now! LOVE the homemade chips!
Thanks Kimberly!
This looks so good! I love guacamole. I’m always looking for some great recipes for guacamole.
Thanks Kathy!
Who doesn’t love chips and guacamole?? I’m craving it now just looking at these pictures!
Aww thanks Lauren!
You are my cooking hero, you know. Not only does that guac look incredible, but you made your own chips. That’s the coolest!
Aww you’re so sweet Jennifer!
I am SO hungry for these now! WOW do they sound delicious! There is not one thing in the recipe I hate… So yeah pretty sure I will be making these soon!
Yay! You have to tell me if you like it.
Yum! Is there anything better than homemade guac?
Paige
I think if I could add bacon on top maybe 😉
This looks like a great way to save money on tortilla chips! I love chips and guac. Yummy!
YES! The tortillas were maybe $2.00 for a pack of 40 organic tortillas. Seriously, you can’t beat that!
You’ve got a guacamole girl that is dying to try this recipe! Love the homemade tortilla chips too! Perfect snack!
Aww thanks Nic!
I have never been to Chipotle before, but will have to try this so I feel like I’m there 🙂
It will make you a fan! Then one day you’ll try theirs and be like psh, I can do this without waiting in line for an hour!