Easy Homemade Chili Powder (2024)

Published: May 23, 2022 · Modified: Jan 19, 2024 by Shane Martin · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Easy Homemade Chili Powder is the perfect spice blend for adding flavor to tacos, chili, soups, vegetables, and more. No special ingredients, versatile, and so easy to make.

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: I will never again buy chili powder at the grocery store!

Making your own homemade chili powder spice mix is so easy. You essentially toss a few savory spices from your pantry into a bowl and mix. No roasting peppers in a hot pan, chopping, or deseeding anything. Ain’t nobody got time for that.

This homemade chili seasoning is super versatile. You can make it as spicy or mild as you want, not to mention cutting back or eliminating ingredients like salt if needed. And, it tastes much better than anything that’s been sitting on a shelf in a packet.

This delicious chili powder is perfect for your favorite chili recipe. It’s also great on potatoes, vegetables, or livening up veggie burgers before you grill.

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Chili Powder Ingredients

A handful of spices are all you need to make this simple and cheap homemade chili powder.

Paprika: a mellow ingredient with a hint of sweetness. It adds flavor and bright red color to recipes.
Garlic Powder: works in any recipe calling for garlic. You get the flavor without all the mess.
Onion Powder: perfect for adding rich onion flavor throughout any recipe.
Oregano: you usually see this in Italian dishes but it’s also quite common in Mexican dishes. Oregano adds an earthy flavor to recipes.
Cumin: accentuates any sweetness that’s found in recipes. It’s a must-have for enhancing savory flavors.
Smoked Paprika: unlike regular paprika, it has a smoky undertone made from uncharred, dried peppers. Smoked paprikaadds an extra layer of complexity to your dishes by giving it a delicious earthy flavor that enhances the taste as well as the aroma.
Cayenne: all you need is a pinch to add sweet and spicy heat to this spice mix.
Salt: completely optional in this recipe. I would suggest making the chili powder without it then taste and season.

Homemade Chili Powder Recipe

To make this easy chili powder recipe simply toss all of the ingredients into a bowl and mix everything together. Transfer the spice blend into a sealed container or glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.

Properly stored, this chili powder will generally last for about3 to 4 years.

Favorite Recipes Using Chili Powder

The Best Instant Pot Vegan Chili
BBQ Seitan Ribs
Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
Vegan Pumpkin Chili
BBQ Sweet Potato Chickpea Burgers

Taco Seasoning

Running low or can’t find taco seasoning lurking in your kitchen? You can use this chili powder for making delicious vegan tacos. Here are a few recipes to try:

Vegan Taco Meat
Crunchy Mashed Potato Tacos
Easy Vegan Breakfast Tacos
Chipotle Chickpea Tacos
Vegan Taco Meat
Crunchy Mashed Potato Tacos
Easy Vegan Breakfast Tacos
Chipotle Chickpea Tacos

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