Xanthan Gum Free Chili Powder Blend
Homemade spice blends are one of those small kitchen wins that make everything taste noticeably better, and this one is built on a seriously solid foundation of ancho chile powder, cumin, and two kinds of paprika. The smoky depth from the smoked paprika plays beautifully against the warmth of cayenne and the earthy brightness of ground coriander, giving you a blend that's layered and complex without any fuss. Store-bought chili powders can be a real minefield — many contain anti-caking agents or fillers that sneak in unwanted additives, so mixing your own means you know exactly what's going into the jar. Every ingredient here is a pure, single-note spice, which is exactly what you want when you're keeping things clean and additive-free. It takes just a few minutes to whisk everything together, and once it's sealed up, you've got a reliable pantry staple ready to go for the next six months. Sprinkle it into soups, rub it onto proteins, or stir it into sauces — this blend pulls serious weight across a wide range of dishes.
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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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