How to Make Chipotle Seasoning Mix - Recipe and Tips (2024)

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You can easily make Chipotle Seasoning Mix using ingredients in your spice cupboard. You may need to pick up ground chipotle peppers, but the other ingredients are probably already in your pantry.

How to Make Chipotle Seasoning Mix - Recipe and Tips (1)

I have been seeing Chipotle seasoned items everywhere. Maybe it is because I have had chipotle peppers on my brain, but at the store today I saw Chipotle flavored rice mix, Chipotle diced tomatoes, and Chipotle spiced beans. Instead of buying any of those things, I made a mental note to add my homemade Chipotle Seasoning Mix to rice, tomatoes, and beans. Maybe individually or perhaps altogether because combined they would make a great Chipotle rice and bean bowl for lunch.

How to Make Chipotle Seasoning Mix

What is a chipotle pepper? It is a smoked, dried jalapeno pepper. So chipotle peppers not only add heat, they add a smoky flavor. In a pinch, you can combine fresh jalapeno peppers and smoked paprika to a dish to approximate the heat and smoky flavor of chipotle seasoning. You can buy dried chipotle peppers or ground chipotle peppers. They are also commonly found canned in an adobo sauce. I like to purchase the ground chipotle chile pepper and then use it to create a homemade chipotle seasoning mix to use in recipes.

When I add chipotle seasoning to one of my recipes, I often flesh the dish out by adding fresh peppers from my garden.

I also save money making this Chipotle seasoning mix by grinding coriander from homegrown cilantro seeds and making my own seasoned salt.

Chipotle Seasoning Mix Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoonground chipotle chile pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons paprika (smoked paprika if available)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano (Mexican Oregano if available)
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions:

  1. Grind coriander, if necessary.
  2. Add the other spices to ground coriander and mix thoroughly.
  3. Store in an airtight container and use as called for in recipes.

Homemade Chipotle Seasoning Video Tutorial

The printable recipe is below, but I just wanted to share how quick and easy it is to make your own chipotle spice mix. I also share how I use it to add flavor to roast vegetables.

Recipes Using Chipotle Seasoning

Chipotle Seasoning Mix adds flavor to whaps such as this Chipotle Ranch Chicken Salad Wraps.

This Chipotle Pasta Skillet Recipe is a family favorite!

I like this spice mix so much that I have included it in my cookbooks Prep-Ahead Meals from Scratch and Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches so that I could include Chipotle seasoned recipes in my cookbooks such as:

ChipotleEgg Muffin Sandwiches page 32 ofPrep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches

Chipotle Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili page 162 ofPrep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches

Chipotle Pulled Pork Tacos page 49 ofPrep-Ahead Meals from Scratch

Broiled Chipotle Sweet Potatoes page 181 ofPrep-Ahead Meals from Scratch

How to Make Chipotle Seasoning Mix - Recipe and Tips (2)

Printable Recipe for Chipotle Seasoning Mix

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Chipotle Seasoning Mix Recipe

Homemade Chipotle seasoning made with spices from your pantry.

Course Spice

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Chipotle seasoning recipe, homemade chipotle seasoning, homemade chipotle seasoning mix

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Author Alea Milham

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon ground chipotle chile pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons paprika smoked paprika if available
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano Mexican Oregano if available
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

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This recipe was originally published on September 6, 2012. It was updated on July 2, 2018.

About Alea Milham

Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.

Comments

  1. Ann says

    My family loves this recipe! We often use it in place of taco seasoning.

    Reply

  2. Super Mom - No Cape! says

    I made up a batch of this when I made the Chipotle Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili from your new cookbook. The chili was delicious!

    Reply

  3. Michelle @ Simplify, Live, Love says

    Nice picture and great idea!!

    Reply

  4. Amanda says

    Great idea! Do you find the ground chipotle in the seasoning isle or in the international foods isle by the traditional mexican foods? Thanks so much for sharing this with Kitchen Tip Thursday.

    Reply

  5. mjskit says

    Love this seasoning mix, but then I love chipotle anything! Can’t wait to throw some of this together!

    Reply

  6. Swathi says

    I need this seasoning mix, wish you can send me some.I will make this.

    Reply

  7. Beth @ Aunt B's Kitchen says

    Thanks for sharing this one Alea. I’ve pinned it to my pantry staples board. I’m sure I’ll be suing it again and again.

    Reply

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How to Make Chipotle Seasoning Mix - Recipe and Tips (2024)

FAQs

What is Chipotle seasoning blend made of? ›

This chile-lover's delight is a blend of smoked jalapeños, dried herbs and citrus flavors. Wonderful on chicken, beef, chops, fish and vegetables. (To use, simply substitute for salt, pepper, and other herbs & spices in your recipe.)

How do you make chipotle? ›

Instructions
  1. Lay the peppers in your smoker in one layer, ideally not touching. ...
  2. Smoke the peppers at least 6 hours, but I prefer all day, like 16 hours. ...
  3. If you want, you can pull the jalapenos at any time after 6 hours and finish them in a dehydrator set on low heat. ...
  4. Store them in a bag at room temperature.
Sep 4, 2023

What is a good substitute for chipotle seasoning? ›

Top Substitute for Chipotle Powder: Smoked Paprika

Smoked Paprika has all the smoky flavor you crave, making it the best substitute for chipotle. Although it is a much milder spice than dried chipotle or even fresh jalapeños, mix in the desired amount of cayenne pepper to dial up the heat.

How do you use chipotle powder? ›

Of course, this spice is a sensational addition to chili, tacos, quesadillas and other Mexican dishes, but that's not all. The smoky heat will also fire up a cup of soup, creamy dip, batch of hummus, mug of hot cocoa or slice of pizza. Store this ground spice in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.

What makes the chipotle flavor? ›

Our namesake ingredient, the chipotle chili pepper is a dried and smoked jalapeño produced using the age-old craft of smoking them over pecan wood for several days. These intensely smoky, spicy peppers are the foundation for much of the food we serve - from our chicken, steak, and Barbacoa to our beans and vinaigrette.

How does chipotle make their ingredients? ›

The tortilla chips, rice and guacamole are among the items that are hand-made in restaurants. Other foods, such as the carnitas and barbacoa, are prepared in a central kitchen and shipped to restaurants in plastic bags. Then the bags are heated in water and the meat is hand-shredded.

What are the 7 steps of Chipotle? ›

The Food Safety Seven are Chipotle's “Top 7 Food Safety Things To Remember.” These include: work healthy, work clean, keep produce safe, cook food to correct temperatures, hold hot and cold foods at specified temperatures, maintain sanitary conditions, and call for help when needed.

What is the main ingredient in Chipotle? ›

A chipotle (/tʃɪˈpoʊtleɪ/, /tʃɪˈpɒtleɪ/, chi-POHT-lay, chi-POT-lay; Spanish: [tʃiˈpotle]), or chilpotle, is a smoke-dried ripe jalapeño chili pepper used for seasoning. It is a chili used primarily in Mexican and Mexican-inspired cuisines, such as Tex-Mex and Southwestern United States dishes.

How to make Chipotle better? ›

Here are the best Chipotle-ordering tips on the internet:
  1. Order a bowl, double everything, and get tortillas on the side. ...
  2. Don't ask for double anything until the first scoop is added.
  3. Always get taco shells on the side. ...
  4. Two proteins are always better than one. ...
  5. Give your burrito some TLC. ...
  6. Score free guac one of two ways.
Jan 9, 2023

How do I substitute chipotle powder for chipotle in adobo? ›

For each whole chipotle chile called for in a recipe, combine ¾ teaspoon chipotle powder (now widely available in supermarkets) with ¼ teaspoon red wine vinegar and ¼ teaspoon tomato paste. For every teaspoon of adobo sauce, combine 1/8 teaspoon chipotle powder with ½ teaspoon vinegar and ½ teaspoon tomato paste.

Is chipotle seasoning the same as chili powder? ›

Chipotle and ancho chile powders are dried, ground peppers—not to be confused with chili powder, which is a blend of ground chilies and other spices.

Does Chipotle seasoning have garlic? ›

Garlic adds a depth of flavor in our spicy chipotle pepper adobo, which we use to season everything from our meats to our beans and salsas.

How to make dried chipotle? ›

After the smoking process is complete and you want to store these as dried chipotle peppers, then you'll need to dry these completely. Using a dehydrator works best (125-135°F), but 10+ hours in an oven set at its lowest temperature, or 170-200°F depending on your oven (convection), will do.

What is the same as chipotle powder? ›

Smoked Paprika

Smoked paprika is a great chipotle powder substitute for those sensitive to spice. This deep red powder is commonly found in most grocery stores and is an easy swap for chipotle powder. Smoked paprika adds a warm smoky flavor and pop of color to dishes without being too spicy.

What is chipotle powder good for? ›

These hot peppers show anti-inflammatory properties both internally and externally. For external use and mixed with creams it can help with pain relief of sore joints and muscles. When it is consumed it will help with inflammation linked to conditions such as arthritis and the formation of tumors.

Is chipotle powder the same as paprika? ›

Chipotle powder has a smokiness to it and um, but it is much hotter than paprika. Smoked paprika and sweet paprika very kind of different have that red powder is to them, but they, it's more added as like that SMO ish kind of flavor has a bit of umami to it, where the Chipotle powder is typically added to be add heat.

Does Chipotle seasoning have MSG? ›

Chipotle All Purpose Seasoning | Gluten Free | No MSG | All Natural Blend | Unique and Flavorful Seasoning | 4.96 oz. Bottle.

What does chipotle paste have in it? ›

Chipotle paste is made from a purée of chipotle chillies – jalapeño chillies that have been smoked and dried. It usually includes ingredients such as onion, garlic, tomato purée, vinegar, spices, dried herbs and sugar.

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