How to Cut a Mango

Wondering how to cut a mango? Here’s a step by step guide and video that shows you the best way to cut a mango (how to dice a mango).

Video: How to cut a mango

Are you wondering the best way to cut a mango? There are lots of ways to do it, but Alex and I have a great method for how to dice a mango into perfect chunks. We use this method all the time, like when we make our mango salsa or our mango black bean chili. Learning this method changed the game for us, and we hope it will for you too! Here’s our step by step guide for how to cut a mango, including a video of me cutting a mango in our kitchen.

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How to cut a mango step by step

Step 1

Stand the mango on its side, with the stem facing away from you.

Step 2

Using a large chef’s knife, cut around the pit on one side. Start about 1/4″ from the center, following the curve of the pit.

Step 3

Repeat the same cut on the other side of the pit.

Step 4

Use a paring knife to score the mango into squares, without cutting through the peel.

Step 5

Use a large spoon to scoop between the fruit and the peel to remove the diced mango.

And there you have it: how to cut a mango in 5 easy steps!

Let us know if you try our method for how to cut a mango and tell us how it goes in the comments below.

Best chef knife & cutting boards

Alex and I are often asked about the best kitchen tools. And every time we answer, “A good sharp chef’s knife!” A good knife can drastically improve your time in the kitchen, and lasts for years (we’ve had our chef knives for 10 plus years). Here are some of the knives we recommend, as well as cutting boards and the best knife sharpener. These recommendations are perfect for outfitting your own kitchen, or great gifts for a wedding registry or someone who loves to cook!

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• 7″ Chef’s Knife — our best knife recommendation
• 10″ Chef’s Knife — our favorite large knife
• 8″ Chef’s Knife — our favorite affordable knife
• Paring Knife
• Serrated Knife / Bread Knife
• Non-Slip Wood Cutting Board (used in the video!) or Non-Slip Bamboo Cutting Board
• Non-Slip Plastic Cutting Board
• Knife Sharpener
• Drawer Knife Organizer — this is how we store our knives, and it’s even slicker than a knife block

Looking for mango recipes?

Now that you know how to cut a mango, here are some of our favorite mango recipes for you to try:

• Mango Salad with Lime
• Easy Mango Sorbet
• Mango Salsa Recipe
• Mango Black Bean Chili
• Grilled Teriyaki Mango Skewers
• Tropical Mango Quinoa Bowl
• Grilled Mango Tacos with Dream Sauce
• Mango & Shrimp Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
• 27 Mango Recipes That Bring the Tropics to You

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