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? ›

Chipotle seasoning a seasoning mix with a smoky and spicy flavor of chipotle peppers. It often includes a combination of dried chipotle peppers, along with other spices such as cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and sometimes a touch of brown sugar or other sweeteners to balance out the heat.

How to make chipotle from scratch? ›

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.

What is in the Southwest Chipotle Seasoning blend? ›

Spices (Sweet Chili Pepper, Chipotle Chili Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Oregano, Thyme, Cumin, Parsley, Savory, Marjoram, Bay, Basil, Rosemary, Mustard, Coriander), Garlic, Onion , Carrot, Sugar, Citric Acid, Orange Peel, Modified Food Starch, Rice Concentrate, Lime Juice Solids, Natural Chipotle Pepper Flavor, Natural ...

How is chipotle powder made? ›

Chipotle powder is made from just one ingredient: dried, smoked jalapeno peppers. They are then crushed into powder form, in pure, simplistic flavor glory.

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 do they make chipotle? ›

The smoking of jalapeños dates back centuries and was mainly used by the Aztecs, who are thought to have preserved the chilis by smoking them, a process they also used on meats. Chipotle production involves using firewood to dry and smoke the red jalapeño for six days in an open-smoker installation.

How can I own a chipotle? ›

Unfortunately, you can't own a Chipotle franchise — all Chipotles are owned and operated by the company. Learn what fast-casual franchise opportunity you should consider instead.

How many ingredients does chipotle use? ›

As a brand, Chipotle is all about “being real” – and one of the ways the company commits to doing that is through the real ingredients they use. 53 of them, to be exact. Every single item you can build and order at Chipotle is made from a selection of only 53 total ingredients, all of which are prepared fresh.

What is the same as chipotle powder? ›

Smoked Paprika

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. The substitute ratio for paprika is 1:1; use the same amount you would for chipotle powder.

Can you buy chipotle ingredients? ›

Now you can buy Chipotle ingredients directly from the chain's suppliers.

Does Chipotle seasoning have cinnamon? ›

Lawry's® Chipotle Cinnamon Rub seals in juices for intense, signature flavor: Lawry's Chipotle Cinnamon Rub blends brown sugar with premium spices including chipotle chili pepper, cinnamon and paprika for a perfect balance of sweet flavor and smooth heat to enhance any rub application.

What is ground chipotle seasoning? ›

To create the perfect chipotle chile, you actually start with a jalapeño. Once the jalapeño is ripened, it's smoke-dried, transforming it from an ordinary jalapeño to a chipotle. Chipotles have the same intense kick as jalapeños but with a deep and smoky flavor.

What is hot chipotle seasoning? ›

1 review. This recipe blends chipotle peppers and jalapeño for those that like it hot. Smokey, sweet and spicy, Mateo's hot taco seasoning will satisfy your every craving. Use for tacos, tostadas, nachos, fajitas and more.

What is pureed chipotle? ›

"Chipotles are jalapeno chiles that have been slowly dried over smoke. This puree gives an authentic mexican flavour to many dishes. Use the substitute if you can as it's just as good. From the Fresh Mex cookbook."

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.

What is chipotle as an ingredient? ›

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.

What is chipotle puree made of? ›

Chipotles in adobo are jalapeno peppers that have been smoked and dried. Then they're packed in a super flavorful adobo sauce puree made with vinegar, tomatoes, more dried chili peppers, and lots of spices.

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