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Chipotle Powder in a white bowl.
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How to Make Chipotle Powder - Homemade Chipotle Powder Recipe

Chipotle powder is a mildly spicy chili powder made from chipotle peppers, which are smoked and dried jalapeno peppers. It is perfect for adding smokiness and flavor to many dishes. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Seasonings
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: chipotle, seasonings
Servings: 36 teaspoons
Calories: 2kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

FOR PURE CHIPOTLE POWDER

  • 4 ounces chipotle peppers smoked and dried jalapeno peppers - stemmed, seeded and crushed

FOR A CHIPOTLE POWDER BLEND

  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

FOR PURE CHIPOTLE POWDER

  • Grind the chipotle peppers with a spice grinder until they are a fine powder. Store the powder in baggies or containers, or use as you wish. Keep them in a dark place, like your pantry, for freshness.
  • Makes about 1/2 cup.

FOR A CHIPOTLE POWDER BLEND

  • Combine the chipotle powder with the smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, coriander and salt. Mix well. Store in baggies or containers, or use as you wish. Keep them in a dark place, like your pantry, for freshness.
  • Makes about 3/4 cup.

Nutrition

Calories: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg