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Homemade Ancho Chile Powder Recipe
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5 from 4 votes

Homemade Ancho Chile Powder Recipe

Making your own spices is a great way to add fresh sweet fruit flavor to your cooking and it's easy to make at home. All you need is a dehydrator and some dried ancho chiles.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Course: Spices
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 4kcal
Author: Elle John

Ingredients

  • 5 each Ancho Chili or however many you want to use

Instructions

  • Start by removing the stem and seeds from the chiles.
  • Then, cut the chiles into strips and place them on the dehydrator tray.
  • Set the dehydrator to 145 degrees Fahrenheit and let the ancho chile dry for eight to 10 hours or until fully dried.
  • Once they're dry, grind the dried chiles into a fine powder using a spice grinder or food processor.

Notes

Store Ancho powder in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 4kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 331IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg