Spooky Bats & Creepy Crawlers: Halloween Guacamole with Tortilla Chips

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Every October, I find myself craving something with a playful edge. This year, I decided to craft a guacamole that’s not just tasty but also visually startling. Shaping tortilla chips as tiny bats adds a fun, chaotic twist that both kids and adults will love.

The secret lies in how you sculpt and serve these chips, transforming a simple appetizer into a spooky spectacle. As the guacamole’s creamy depths meet the crispy, bat-shaped chips, it’s like a little Halloween magic happening at your table. You can almost hear the cackles and whispers from the shadows.

Spooky Bat-Shaped Tortilla Chips with Guacamole

This dish features crispy tortilla chips shaped like tiny bats, paired with a creamy guacamole dip. The chips are formed by cutting and baking tortillas into bat silhouettes, providing a fun, visual treat with a crunchy texture that contrasts with the smooth, avocado-based guacamole.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces tortilla wraps preferably white flour or corn tortillas
  • 2 ripe avocados halved and pitted
  • 1 lime lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • Small cookie cutter or template for bat shape

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Using a small cookie cutter or a bat-shaped template, cut out bat silhouettes from each tortilla wrap. Carefully transfer the shapes to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Bake the tortilla bats in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes until they are crispy and golden brown. Keep a close eye so they don’t burn.
  4. While the chips are baking, scoop the avocados into a mixing bowl. Add lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  5. Using a fork, mash the avocado mixture until smooth and creamy, blending all ingredients evenly. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Once the tortilla bats are crispy, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack. The chips should feel firm and crunchy.
  7. Serve the bat-shaped tortilla chips alongside the creamy guacamole in a bowl or on a platter for a festive presentation.

This Halloween, the joy is in the details—the bite-sized, spooky chips that bring a Halloween story to your plate. The combination of bright green guacamole and black bat-shaped tortillas creates a visual and flavor contrast that’s irresistible.

Resting a tray of these creepy creations on your table guarantees a lively, joyful chaos. Even with a few missteps, this recipe is quick to fix and endlessly fun to serve. It’s a simple way to make your holiday gathering memorable and a little mischievous.

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