Citrus Free Chili Powder Blend
Making your own spice blend from scratch is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off every single time you reach for it. Store-bought versions often sneak in unexpected additives, anti-caking agents, or even citric acid as a preservative — so mixing your own puts you fully in control of what goes into your food. This blend layers ancho chile powder and ground cumin as its backbone, then builds warmth and depth with both smoked and sweet paprika, a whisper of cayenne, and earthy ground coriander. Garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano round everything out so the finished blend tastes complex without any single note overpowering the rest. The whole process takes just a few minutes — you're simply combining, whisking, and sealing everything into a jar. Stored in a cool, dark spot, it stays fresh for up to six months, meaning you can batch it ahead and have a reliable, citrus-free seasoning ready for chili, tacos, roasted vegetables, or anything else that needs a bold, smoky kick.
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12 servings
- 3 tbsp ancho chile powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp fine salt
Instructions
- 1
Add the ancho chile powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, ground coriander, and fine salt to a small bowl.
- 2
Whisk or stir until the spices are evenly combined and no streaks of individual spices remain.
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