Store Unripe Avocados at Room Temperature If your avocados are still firm and unripe, keep them at room temperature. This allows them to ripen naturally. You can store them on the kitchen counter or in a bowl to speed up ripening.
Speed Up Ripening with a Paper Bag To speed up the ripening process, place avocados in a paper bag with an apple or banana. These fruits emit ethylene gas, which helps ripen avocados faster.
Refrigerate Ripe Avocados to Extend Freshne Once your avocado is ripe, refrigerate it to prolong its shelf life. Place it in the fridge to prevent over-ripening and spoilage. This will keep it fresh for up to 3-5 days.
Store Halved Avocados with the Pit If you’ve cut an avocado, leave the pit in one half to help prevent browning. The pit helps slow the oxidation process and can keep the avocado fresh for a little longer.
Use Lemon or Lime Juice to Prevent Browning After cutting an avocado, drizzle lemon or lime juice on the exposed flesh to help prevent browning. The citric acid slows down oxidation and helps preserve the green color.
Wrap and Store in Airtight Container To further prevent browning, wrap the cut avocado half in plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container. Make sure to remove any air to minimize exposure to oxygen.
Freeze Overripe Avocados for Later Use If you have overripe avocados that you can’t eat in time, freeze them for future use. Simply scoop out the flesh, mash or slice it, and store in an airtight container in the freezer.