Chipotle Chili Pepper Powder

Homemade chipotle pepper powder is simple to make and packs a major kick of heat and flavor. Add chipotle chili powder to all your Mexcian and Tex-Mex dishes for tons of flavor and just the right amount of heat.

I love a nice kick of heat in my Mexican dishes. I'm a fan of both chipotle and jalapeno peppers for that reason. They add a healthy dose of heat, but it's nothing that makes me feel like the skin of my mouth is peeling off.

That's why I love this powder. It's the perfect combination of heat and the best flavor profile whether you bake or smoke your peppers!

We started making our own powder years ago and love adding it to anyhting and everything we want. We used to add garlic powder and some different herbs spices seasoning but found over time we didn't need to add any of it.

Now, we are in total control of how much heat is added to every dish.

Homemade Chipotle Chili Powder (Chipotle Chilli Powder)

This recipe is similar to my jalapeno powder recipe that I make with homemade dried jalapenos. They both have about the same level of heat so you get flavor along with a kick.

If you like recipes with a kick like this, then check out these smoked jalapenos. Smoke dried peppers have such a wonderful smoky flavor too.

Chipotle powder is a classic ingredient in almost all Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes, and this recipe makes a great addition to any of your Mexcian dinner recipes.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• It's incredibly easy to make.
• It's a classic ingredient in almost any Mexican cuisine or Tex-Mex recipe.
• It's hot but not TOO hot.

Ingredients

It doesn't get much simpler than this. This recipe only has one - ONE - ingredient.

• Chipotle Peppers: The one and only ingredient in this recipe.

Find the exact quantities for this recipe in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make Chipotle Chili Powder

This is an incredibly simple recipe to make. I'm covering the broad strokes here, but you'll find the complete instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.

1. Slice each chipotle chile and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

2. Bake at 200 degrees until completely dried.

3. Place dried chipotle in a spice or coffee grinder and grind to a fine powder.

Substitutions and Variations

• Any Hot Pepper: You can use this recipe to make powders of your favorite dried chili peppers from mild chilis to blazing hot ghost peppers.
• No Hot Peppers? Use smoked paprika or ancho chili powder (made from poblano peppers) instead as an easy substitute.

What to Serve with Chipotle Chili Powder

This hot and flavorful powder makes a great addition to any main Mexican dish like beef tacos, and they add a nice blast of heat to sides like Mexican corn casserole.

• Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Casserole
• Easy Cream Cheese Hot Mexican Corn Dip
• Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
• Air Fryer Taco Bell Taquitos

Equipment

• Knife
• Cutting board
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Coffee or spice grinder

Storage

Store this in an air-tight container in a cool, dry place for up to a year.

Tips

• Wash your hands after working with hot peppers.
• Never touch your face when working with hot peppers.

FAQ

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