15-Minute DIY Chili Powder with Dried Chiles

Name: 15-Minute DIY Chili Powder with Dried Chiles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 oz dried chiles, a mix of both red and dark chiles (see notes for different types of chiles); 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 2 tbsp cumin; 1 tbsp oregano; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp onion powder; 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:5min

Homemade chili powder with dried chiles is even more delicious than store-bought, and it's easier to make than you think! Whole dried chiles are toasted on the stovetop and blended into a powder, then mixed with dry seasonings like garlic powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Use homemade chili seasoning to make chili, season roasted vegetables, and more! Use homemade chili powder to make reader favorite mushroom enchiladas and vegan black bean butternut squash chili.

Updated at: Sat, 27 Sep 2025 04:54:47 GMT