Best Chili Powder Recipes

CHILI POWDER

Steps:

• Whisk paprika, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.

CHILI POWDER

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• Mix'em up.

AB'S CHILI POWDER

Steps:

• Place all of the chiles and the cumin into a medium nonstick saute pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, moving the pan around constantly, until you begin to smell the cumin toasting, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside and cool completely.
• Once cool, place the chiles and cumin into the carafe of a blender along with the garlic powder, oregano, and paprika. Process until a fine powder is formed. Allow the powder to settle for at least a minute before removing the lid of the carafe. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

TACO SEASONING (WITHOUT THE CHILI POWDER)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a sealable container; store in a cool dry place.

BEST EVER HOMEMADE CHILI POWDER

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together.
• This keeps for months on the pantry shelf.

ANCHO CHILI POWDER

Steps:

• This homemade chili powder will add a smoky depth to chili and as a dry rub for steaks. Toast the ancho chile pieces over low heat in a dry skillet until fragrant, shaking the pan so they don't scorch. Put the chiles in a mini food processor and pulse to a powder. Add the remaining ingredients and buzz again to combine.

GRILLED CORN WITH CHILI POWDER AND LIME

Steps:

• Grill corn over high heat, turning until lightly blackened in places and kernels are just tender when pressed, about 12 minutes.
• Cut each ear into 4 pieces. Transfer to a sturdy, medium-size paper bag and squeeze lime over corn. Sprinkle with chili powder and coarse salt. Close bag and shake to coat. Serve immediately from the bag or in a bowl.

HOT SPICED MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE WITH ICE CREAM DUSTED WITH CHILI POWDER

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Split the vanilla bean and add to the boiling water. Add sugar, cinnamon, espresso, and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 1 minute and add the bittersweet chocolate. Whisk until it gets thick. Add milk and simmer 1 minute. Serve immediately with a dollop of vanilla ice cream and a sprinkling of chili powder on top.
• You may make this ahead and reheat. Make sure to either whisk it or blend it in a blender to make it light and foamy before serving. (The classic Mexican chocolate was whisked with a special wooden tool called a 'molinillo'.)

MASHED CARROTS WITH HONEY AND CHILI POWDER

Steps:

• Set a steamer basket in a saucepan over 2 inches simmering water. Add carrots; cover and steam until very tender, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher. Stir in butter, honey, and chili powder; season with salt and pepper.

ANCHO CHILI POWDER SPICE MIX

Steps:

• Toast the ancho chile pieces over low heat in a dry skillet until fragrant, shaking the pan so they don't scorch.
• Put the chiles in a mini food processor and pulse to a powder. Add the remaining ingredients and process again to combine.

GEBHARDTS CHILI POWDER (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients. Store in a sealed container.

HOMEMADE CHILI POWDER

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a small container with a tight-fitting lid and shake to mix.
• Store in a cook, dark place.

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND PARSNIPS WITH CHILI POWDER

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• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss sweet potatoes and parsnips with reserved duck fat. Mix together salt, chili powder, and cinnamon. Sprinkle vegetables with seasoning mixture, and toss to coat well. Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Roast vegetables for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and toss in orange wedges and thyme. Roast, stirring halfway through, until vegetables are golden brown and tender, about 30 minutes. Drizzle with molasses.

CHILI POWDER BLEND

Steps:

• Mix all of the above ingredients together. Store in an airtight jar. Use in any recipe that calls for chili powder.

SWEET POTATO CHIPS DUSTED WITH CHILI POWDER

Steps:

• Peel sweet potatoes and discard skin. Using the vegetable peeler or a mandoline make long thin chips by peeling/slicing lengthwise from top to bottom. Place in a bowl of ice water and chill for 1 hour. Drain in a colander and layout on paper towels and pat dry.
• Combine chili powder, garlic powder, a pinch of cayenne, cumin and salt and pepper.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large pot to 375 degrees F. Fry the potatoes in single layer batches for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown. Lift chips out with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season with the spice mixture and serve immediately. Serve as an appetizer with Blue Cheese and Chives dip.
• Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, blue cheese, honey and chives in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with chives. Serve with spicy and sweet potato chips.

FIRECRACKER CHILI POWDER

Steps:

• Mix the ground dried chilies, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, black and red pepper blend, garlic powder, ground cumin, and ground nutmeg in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.

CORN CHOWDER WITH CHILI POWDER AND CRUMBLED COTIJA CHEESE

Steps:

• For the chili powder: Mix together the cumin, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, cayenne and salt.
• For the bacon: Crisp the bacon in the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels. Keep the grease.
• For the chowder: Brown the onions in the same saucepan, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle on the flour and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken stock, corn and potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer on medium-low until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in the cream and remove from the heat.
• Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with cilantro and cheese. Sprinkle with the remaining chili powder and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve with tortilla chips.

CHILI POWDER CHEESE LOGS

Steps:

• Let the cheeses stand on the counter until they're really soft.
• Mix cheese with garlic powder and pecans.
• Roll into a ball or a log, and coat with chili powder. Chill and serve with crackers.

EASIEST HOMEMADE CHILI POWDER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300ºF.
• Break the stems from all chiles, and remove the seeds.
• Transfer chiles to a baking sheet, and arrange them in a single layer.
• Place pan in heated oven.
• (The chile de árbol or cayenne pods will be toasted first, so remove them after 4-5 minutes).
• Bake the larger pods and additional 4-5 minutes, until they are well dried.
• When cool enough to handle, break them into 2 or 3 pieces each.
• Transfer pieces to a blender, and pulverize briefly, until you have powder.
• Add remaining ingredients, and blend just until combined.
• Store chili powder in a jar with a lid, for up to 3 months.

CHILI POWDER

Steps:

• Combine the whole chiles and cumin seeds in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until lightly browned and fragrant, just a few minutes; for the last minute of cooking, add the oregano.
• Cool, then grind in a spice or coffee grinder to a fine powder; add cayenne at this stage if you're using it (some cooks also put in a bit of garlic powder). Store in a tightly covered opaque container for up to several months.