Chipotle Seasoning Mix Recipe

This chipotle seasoning mix recipe is a fantastic blend of 8 seasonings and spices, including a "secret ingredient" that will surprise you! This amazing combination of spices drives the sweetness, heat, and smokiness in this all-in-one seasoning mix. Use it as a marinade, general seasoning, or dry rub - anywhere you want a smoky chipotle Tex-Mex flair!

Why You'll Love This Chipotle Seasoning Recipe

"Not only does this chipotle seasong mix taste delicious the smell is is off the charts amazing too! Only 5 minutes and 1 step (toss it all in a bowl) - it's a super simple way to really pack smoky, spicy, sweet flavor into your dish!"

Super Easy

Who knew that making your own homemade chipotle seasoning could be so simple? This chipotle seasoning proves that five minutes of measuring and mixing a few spices into a mixing bowl is not only super easy - but results in something unique and tasty!

Since it's so easy, be sure to make extra! You can store this chipotle spice mix for up to 12 months in an airtight container.

As simple as making homemade blended seasoning is, you can start experimenting in the kitchen and make your own delicious blends!

Yummy

This seasoning is so delicious it will probably become one of your top go-to seasonings. You will love the taste it will give to your dishes.

This chipotle spice mix has a sweet, smoky, and medium spice profile from the interesting yet unique spices.

Healthy

Making your own seasoning mixes at home is much healthier - you know what you are putting in it, can control the salt level, the spiciness, and there will be no "unpronounceable" ingredients (aka chemicals and preservatives).

• This chipotle seasoning is gluten free, low carb, keto, vegan, sugar free, and dairy free.
• Watching your salt intake? No problem. Feel free to remove as much or as little salt you prefer from the mix. As mentioned above, you may want to try Himalayan sea salt which is richer in minerals (not lower in salt though), or you could try potassium salt which is lower in salt..

What is Chipotle Seasoning?

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 Use Chipotle Spice

• As dry rub on beef roasts or steaks, chicken breasts or thighs, pork roasts and ribs, and just about any vegetables.
• Use as a marinade. Add about 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of the seasoning in with a 5 to 6 cloves of minced garlic, and 1/4 to 1/2 cup of worcestershire. Cover your protein and marinate your heart out.
• As a seasoning. Do you like your french fries seasoned? Why not keep a shaker of house chipotle seasoning at the dinner table. Instead of using salt and pepper on your proteins or vegetables, jazz up the meal with some chipotle seasoning.
• Use in soups and/or chilis.
• You may also season dips, sauces, and casseroles too!
• I love using this seasoning as a rub for my smoked pork shoulder that I make for company. The slow, low heat of the smoker impacts the flavor of the rub and drives the flavor much more into the protein.

What is in Chipotle Seasoning?

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Here are the ingredients you will need to make this chipotle seasoning mix:

See the recipe card for quantities.

• Kosher Salt
• Seasoning Salt - Often used for chicken, french fries, and fried foods, seasoning salt brings depth to this chipotle mix because it contains many flavorings including chili peppers, parika, and tumeric.
• Chinese Five Spice - Yep. It's our "secret ingredient"! While it's typically used in Asian cuisine, I promise that you will love it's flavor. It has a sweet, yet warm, licorice flavor with a bit of spiciness. Chinese five spice contains: star anise, cloves, cinnamon, fennel, and sichuan peppercorns.
• Chipotle Chili Powder - Is a mildly spicy seasoning made with dried and smoked jalapeno peppers.
• Smoked Paprika - Is very tame in heat due to the mild peppers used to smoke and be dried over oak fires. These peppers get very smoky in flavor, yet sweeten in time.
• Garlic Powder
• Onion Powder
• Dried Oregano - A woody perrenial plant used in Spanish and Latin American cuisines to bring earthiness.

Homemade Chipotle Seasoning Variations

• For those who would prefer only a little spice, I have found that chili powder makes a very nice substitute for the chipotle powder. It is much less smoky in flavor, but will definitely come through for those picky eaters.
• For more sweetness, add 1 tablespoon brown sugar.
• A quick way to add more spice is to use red pepper flakes.
• Need to double or triple this? No problem! Use the recipe card below to double or triple with a click of a button.

Can I substitute other dried pepper powders?

Yes, you may, but do remember that chipotle powder has a very specific taste profile. Using different dried pepper powders will result in a different taste.

How can I make chipotle seasoning mix less spicy?

To make this chipotle seasoning less spicy:

• Start by halving the chipotle powder and after finishing the recipe, give it a taste. Add more spice if needed. Remember, you can always add more but you can't take it out.
• If you used less chipotle powder, the seasoning may have less of a smoky taste. You can increase the smokiness by adding extra smoked paprika.

How can I make this seasoning mix spicier?

To add an extra punch of heat to this seasoning, here are my suggestions:

• Add more chipotle powder.
• Try a small amount of red pepper flakes (a little goes a long way).
• Add a little habanero pepper powder - that would most definitely drive that spiciness home for those who can handle it!

How to Make Chipotle Seasoning

By the way, it takes longer to find the spices in your cabinet than it does to make this seasoning. Or maybe that's just my spice cabinet? LOL! 🙂

For complete instructions, please see the printable recipe card below.

1. Add measured ingredients to a small mixing bowl.
2. Whisk spices together until thoroughly mixed.
3. Store any extras in an airtight container.

Southwest Chipotle Seasoning Tips

• When making a seasoning mix, always use the freshest seasonings, spices, and dried herbs as possible - especially if you plan on making extra to store and use later.
• If you enjoy this seasoning and want to make a larger batch: it makes approximately 6 ounces. You can double, triple, or quadruple to whatever quanitty you need. For convenience, use the ingredient multiplier in the recipe card. Store the spice mix in airtight jars or containers for up to 1 year.
• Feel free to use an aggressive amount of seasoning when you rub your proteins, as the salt content is half the amount than that of the other seasonings.

Homemade Chipotle Seasoning Storage

Store extra chipotle seasoning in an airtight container in a cool dark pantry up to 12 months.

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