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.
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.
To make custom chile flakes, once cool, crush dried chiles in spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
10 min
- 3.
Dried chiles can be kept indefinitely. Store airtight at room temperature.
5 min