How To Make Chili Powder Recipe That Is The Best

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Because it doesn’t contain any preservatives, only organic spices, and is super cheap compared to store-bought powder. You can mix it up in seconds and it will last a long time if you store it in a closed jar. Want to learn how to make chili powder? Let’s get started!

What You Need For This Recipe

If you want to make this recipe, take the ingredients mentioned below as a starting point and work from there. I’m a huge proponent of making what you like so, by all means, adjust the measurements to your liking.

How To Make Chili Powder

1. To make this seasoning recipe is easy. Measure the spices as mentioned in the recipe and put them in a bowl.
2. As I didn’t have onion powder, I put dried onion in a pestle and mortar and turned it into onion powder.
3. Stir all the ingredients thoroughly for at least a minute to make sure all the spices are blended well.
4. Taste the chili powder to see if you like the combination. Not salt enough just add little increments at a time, stir, and taste.
5. The same applies to the cayenne pepper, paprika, or cumin. Spoon and transfer the spice blend into a glass jar.
6. Store it in a cool dark place and you can use this seasoning for months. This recipe yields up to 4 tablespoons of homemade chili powder.

If you use this seasoning regularly just multiply the recipe by 2 or 3 and you will have some extra.

Homemade Chili Powder Recipe

The first time I saw an American recipe that required chili powder I was surprised by the amount of chili it contained. Four tablespoons? That cannot be good. My initial thoughts were, that this has to be a typo in the measurements.

Here in the Netherlands when you use chili powder in a recipe it means the powder version of a chili which is very hot, like cayenne pepper powder.

I had no idea that the same name was used for chili powder seasoning. After some research, I found out that chili powder in a recipe means a mix of spices that is quite mild in heat.

Looking further I also found chili spices that I could buy in the store but these are very expensive. These chili packets contain a lot of salt that overpowers the flavor of the seasoning and that is not necessary.

So it is time to create your own and I will show you how to make chili powder yourself.

See How To Make Chili Powder

Want to see how easy it is to make your chili powder? Then watch the instructional video in the recipe card below.

How To Store Chili Powder

The best way to store this seasoning is in a glass jar or an airtight container. Store the jar in a dark and cool place like your pantry or kitchen cabinet.

Serving Size Chili Powder

Check your recipe and add this chili spice mix according to the recipe. I usually add 1 to 2 tablespoons to my recipes.

Recipes To Use This Chili Seasoning With

Now that you have your homemade seasoning you can use it in a lot of great recipes. You can try it with:

• Vegan enchiladas sauce – this is such a great and easy enchilada sauce
• Shredded chicken enchiladas – enchilada sauce needs a delicious enchilada and this recipe is just that
• Turkey enchilada bowl – oh yes you want this great enchilada bowl
• White chicken chili – if you love chili try this tasty version with chicken and chickpeas.

Other Seasoning Recipes

If you love this seasoning take a look at these seasoning recipes, some even contain this seasoning:

• Taco seasoning
• Enchilada seasoning
• Burrito seasoning
• Fajitas seasoning
• Mexican seasoning
• Adobo seasoning
• Cajun seasoning
• Ranch seasoning

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How To Make Chili Powder

Mireille

Serves: 4 Prep Time: 1 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes

How to make chili powder you'll love without preservatives, organic spices and super cheap compared to store-bought chili powder spice mix.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons oregano
• ¾ tablespoon onion powder
• 1¼ teaspoons cumin
• 1¼ teaspoons garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoons cayenne pepper/chile powder

Instructions

1. Measure the spices and put them in a bowl 
2. Stir properly to make sure all the spices are blended together well
3. Spoon and transfer the spice blend into a glass jar

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Nutrition facts

Calories: 33; Fat: 1g; Carbs: 6.5g; Protein: 1.5g;

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