Homemade Chili Seasoning Recipe

Name: Homemade Chili Seasoning
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 2 min
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon garlic powder; 2 Tablespoons ground cumin; 1 Tablespoon ground coriander; 6 Tablespoons smoked paprika; 5 Tablespoons chili powder; 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper

By Laura

Posted Oct 25, 2024

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This homemade chili seasoning recipe is better than store bought! It’s bold & flavorful with no additives or fillers (it’s gluten-free) and easy to make in 5 minutes!

a spoon taking a scoop of Homemade Chili Seasoning Recipe out of a jar labeled "chili seasoning"

I have always made chili using homemade chili seasoning. It just tastes so much more delicious than store-bought varieties (just like homemade taco seasoning), and it’s way less expensive to make your own.

Plus, if you buy organic spices you know you are only using pure spices with no additives or fillers. Seriously, I didn’t realize what was actually in chili seasoning until I had to check the labels for a friend who was visiting with severe food allergies.

I found out some store-bought brands contain flour, preservatives, and in some cases artificial food dyes! It was then that I was glad I had been making my own chili seasoning mix all along!

a spoon in a jar of Homemade Chili Seasoning Recipe

Chili Seasoning Recipe: Ingredients & Substitutions

overhead photo of the labeled ingredients in this Homemade Chili Seasoning Recipe

Spices. Ok – I’m not going to break down the amount of each spice, but I will say you can taste and adjust them to your liking. I suggest using organic spices for the best results.
Adjusting the heat. This is a very flavorful, but mild chili seasoning recipe. If you’d like to add heat, add cayenne pepper and more chili powder.
Sugar. you can leave this out of the mixture if you’d like, but I think it balances out the spices in chili very well and it does not make your chili taste sweet.

Homemade Chili Seasoning Recipe in a glass jar with a spoon

How to Make Chili Seasoning

This recipe is super simple, but as always we will walk through it step-by-step, and you can watch the video for further guidance.

Begin by combining all the spices in a glass jar.

Homemade Chili Seasoning Recipe ingredients in a glass jar before shaking

Then, shake to combine.

a hand holding a glass jar with chili seasoning ingredients inside and a lid on before shaking

a hand holding a glass jar with chili seasoning ingredients inside and a lid on after shaking to mix the ingredients

Next, label it “Chili Seasoning” so you don’t forget what’s inside! I also recommend making a note of the spice with the earliest expiration date and writing it on the jar.

Homemade Chili Seasoning mix in a glass jar with a label and a lid

How to Use Chili Seasoning Mix

Use 6 Tablespoons of this chili seasoning mix in any recipe that calls for a packet of chili seasoning.

Homemade Chili Seasoning in a glass jar being held over a pot of chili before adding.

I suggest using this homemade chili seasoning in the following recipes:

Store

Store the chili seasoning mix in a glass jar with a lid in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.

I suggest writing down the earliest expiration date on the jar, so you know how long your seasoning will last.

Homemade Chili Seasoning Recipe in a labeled glass jar

Chili Seasoning Recipe FAQS

What is chili seasoning made of?

This recipe contains garlic powder, cumin, coriander, paprika, chili powder, sugar, salt and pepper.

Can I double this recipe?

You can scale this recipe as many times as you’d like (double, triple, etc.). Just be sure to use a jar that’s large enough to hold all the spices.

Can I make this recipe spicer?

Yes, you can add 1-3 teaspoons of cayenne pepper to make it spicer.

up close overhead photo of a spoon taking a scoop of chili seasoning out of a glass jar

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