Hot Chili Powder
Spice up your cooking with this fiery and aromatic homemade Hot Chili Powder, crafted with a blend of bold spices and toasted dried red chili peppers for an irresistible kick of heat and depth. This quick and easy recipe combines freshly ground chili powder with smoked paprika, cumin, garlic, onion, and oregano, resulting in a robust seasoning that's perfect for adding smoky heat to chili, tacos, marinades, and more. Customize the spice level by adjusting the chili seeds, and enjoy the satisfaction of creating your own spice mix free from preservatives. With just 15 minutes of effort, you’ll have a versatile seasoning blend that brings vibrant flavor to any dish while staying fresh in your pantry for months. Make this zesty chili powder your secret weapon in the kitchen today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 pieces Dried red chili peppers (such as Cayenne or Thai)
- 2 tablespoons Paprika (smoked or sweet)
- 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Oregano (dried)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper (ground)
Instructions
Begin by toasting the dried red chili peppers. Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and lightly toast the peppers for 1-2 minutes per side, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
Remove the peppers from the skillet and let them cool slightly. Once cooled, break them into smaller pieces and remove the stems and most of the seeds (you can adjust the heat level by leaving some seeds if desired).
In a spice grinder or blender, grind the toasted chili pepper pieces into a fine powder. Be cautious of the spicy particles—consider wearing a mask or covering your mouth and nose during this step.
In a small bowl, combine the freshly ground chili powder with paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the spices thoroughly until well combined. Adjust salt or other spices to taste, if necessary.
Transfer the chili powder to an airtight container and store it in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
Use this hot chili powder in your recipes to add a punch of heat and flavor. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.2 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2388 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 712 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
