Honey 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 chili powders can be surprisingly sneaky — some brands add fillers, anti-caking agents, or even sweeteners like honey to round out the flavor, which makes label-reading a frustrating chore. This homemade version keeps things completely clean, built entirely from pure ground spices you can trust. Ancho chile powder brings a deep, earthy backbone, while smoked and sweet paprika layer in complexity that goes way beyond a one-note heat. Cumin, coriander, and oregano round everything out, and a touch of cayenne gives it just enough kick to keep things interesting. Stir it all together, pour it into a jar, and you've got a pantry staple that stays fresh for up to six months. It's the kind of thing you'll wonder how you ever cooked without.
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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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