How to Make Chili Powder

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    6 tablespoons

  • Calories

    24 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments, Others

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

How to Make Chili Powder

Learn how to make homemade chili powder with just a handful of ingredients and a simple process using a spice grinder.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 0.75 ounce dried mild red chiles such as ancho, guajillo, or New Mexico, stemmed, seeded, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Instructions

  1. Working in batches, grind the chile peppers in a spice grinder until finely ground, about 1 minute.
  2. Stir in cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic powder and cayenne.
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Notes

  • Tips:
  • Toast peppers for a smoky chili powder. Add some smokiness to your chili powder by toasting the dried chili peppers in a dry skillet over medium heat until they are fragrant. Flip them regularly and be careful not to burn them. Cool completely before grinding.
  • Remove stems and seeds. Break open the peppers and remove the stems and seeds. Seeds are incredibly spicy, so removing them helps you control the heat level better. You can discard or save the seeds as red pepper flakes for future use.
  • Experiment with different chiles. Use a single variety of chili peppers or combine different types for a complex flavor profile.
  • Texture preference. Grinding the peppers gives you control over the overall texture of the chili powder, whether you prefer a coarse grind, fine powder, or something in between. Experiment and adjust the duration of grinding to achieve the texture that suits you. You can also throw in the Mexican oregano towards the end and pulse a few times if you prefer them finer.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 24kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 135mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1575IU (32%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 24 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 24kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Potassium 135mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1575IU 32%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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