How to Ripen Avocados (Step-by-Step Instructions)

Place them in a paper bag with other fruits

1. Add the unripe avocados to a paper bag together with a ripe apple, banana, or kiwi.
2. Fold and seal the bag and leave overnight. In the morning, you should have avocado that’s ready to enjoy!

Bury avocados in rice

1. Cover unripe avocados with uncooked rice helps to trap ethylene gas and accelerate ripening.

Ripen avocados in an oven

1. Preheat the oven to 200˚F.
2. Wrap the avocado in foil and place it on a baking sheet.
3. Check it after 10 minutes to see how much it has softened.
4. When it has reached the desired softness, allow it to cool, and then place it in the fridge to cool completely before using.

Ripen avocados in an air fryer

1. Wrap the avocado in foil and place in an air fryer set to 400˚F.
2. Heat for 10 minutes and remove if it has reached the desired softness.
3. Allow the avocado to cool at room temperature and then cool completely in the fridge before using.