Welcome to Recipes and More! I'm Heysel, and today, I'm excited to show you a simple and natural way to make homemade garlic powder and onion powder. No chemicals, no fancy gadgets — just pure, delicious flavors you can create right in your kitchen. Let’s jump right in!
Why Make Your Own Garlic and Onion Powder?
Making your own powders at home is not only super easy, but it also ensures you’re using 100% natural ingredients. Plus:
No preservatives or artificial colors.
No extra plastic packaging.
It’s more affordable than store-bought powders.
You know exactly what’s going into your food!
Ingredients You’ll Need
For Garlic Powder:
1 large head of garlic (or 2 smaller heads)
For Onion Powder:
1 ½ medium onions or 2 small onions
That’s it! Just fresh, simple ingredients.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep Your Garlic and Onion
Onions: Remove the dry, toasted skin and the stem. Chop the onion as finely as possible — the smaller, the faster it will dry.
Garlic: Peel the garlic cloves carefully without getting them wet. You can press them slightly with a knife to make peeling easier. Chop the garlic finely too.
?? Tip: Use a glass container for drying because metal can heat up too much and cook instead of dehydrate your vegetables.
2. Drying Process
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Garlic: Spread the chopped garlic evenly in the glass container and bake for 1½ hours.
Onion: Spread the chopped onion and bake for 2½ hours.
Make sure they dry completely — they should be crispy and easy to crush with your fingers. If they still feel soft, leave them a little longer.
3. Blending into Powder
Once dried:
Place the garlic or onion in your blender.
Use the ice crush setting (or pulse mode) for short bursts, about 20 seconds at a time to protect your blender.
Blend until you get a fine powder.
If needed, blend in two parts to avoid overloading the blender.
4. Strain and Store
Use a fine strainer to separate any larger pieces that didn’t blend completely. The leftover larger bits can be put back in the oven for an additional 20 minutes, then blended again — no waste!
Transfer your freshly made garlic powder and onion powder into small, airtight containers. A small funnel makes this easier and cleaner!
Bonus Tip: Make a Garlic-Onion Blend!
If you have some leftover bits from both the garlic and onion, you can mix them together after re-drying them. This makes a delicious garlic-onion seasoning blend perfect for sprinkling on meats, vegetables, or bread.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Pure and Fresh: No mystery ingredients — just garlic and onion.
Cost-Effective: A small jar of store-bought powder can cost $4 or more!
Sustainable: Reuse old spice jars and reduce plastic waste.
Customizable: Make blends tailored to your taste, like adding toasted chili flakes for extra spice.
Final Thoughts
Making your own garlic and onion powder is an easy and rewarding way to stock your kitchen with high-quality, natural seasonings. Plus, your home will smell absolutely amazing while they bake!
May God bless you — happy cooking! ??
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