Walnut 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. This blend layers ancho chile powder, cumin, two kinds of paprika, and a handful of warm aromatics into something far more complex and satisfying than anything sitting on a grocery store shelf. The smoked paprika brings a subtle depth, the cayenne adds just enough heat, and the coriander rounds everything out in a way that feels almost effortless. Store-bought chili powders can be a real wildcard — mystery fillers, shared processing lines, and ingredient lists that leave you guessing — so mixing your own puts you fully in control of what goes into your food. Everything here is a pure, single-ingredient spice, which means no hidden surprises and no cross-contact concerns to stress over. Stir it together in minutes, seal it in a jar, and you've got a reliable, bold blend ready to go for the next six months.
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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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