DIY Dried Chiles

A simple method for making your own dried chile peppers and custom chile flakes at home. Perfect for long-term storage and adding spicy flavor to any dish.

4 servings
16 hr 15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Assorted fresh red chiles

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 150ºF. Arrange chiles in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast until thoroughly dried out (they should still be slightly pliable when warm), 12-16 hours.

    960 min

  2. 2.

    To make custom chile flakes, once cool, crush dried chiles in spice grinder or mortar and pestle.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Dried chiles can be kept indefinitely. Store airtight at room temperature.

    5 min