It is best to cut them into 1/4" or smaller pieces for ease and uniformity of drying. Next, slice each pepper in half lengthwise for smaller peppers, or into rings for thicker walled peppers. You can even make them with bell peppers for a no-heat version.
I often make crushed scorpion peppers for a crazy heat blast. I used Squash Red peppers that I grew this year, as they have a nice medium level of heat, but this will work with ANY mild or hot peppers.
#Chili flake how to#
How to Make Homemade Chili Flakes - Methodįirst, wash and dry your preferred chili peppers. And yes, that is basically all we have to do is dry some of our favorite peppers. You CAN use your oven to dry your peppers, but the process is so much smoother and easier with a dehydrator. I HIGHLY recommend using a dehydrator for this, my friends. I love the stuff served with my pizza, but as a chili pepper aficionado, I like a bit of variety. I've never understood why there isn't more crushed pepper variety. When you purchase them from the store, you're basically limited to the singular crushed red pepper flakes usually made from cayenne peppers, the same stuff you get at every pizza place across America.
And, the great thing about making them at home is, you can make any type you'd like. You can sprinkle them over anything you'd like for a nice pop of heat and flavor. See my Preserving Chili Peppers section for other methods, though homemade chili flakes are one of my favorites.Ĭhili flakes are great to have around. I usually pick many, many pounds of peppers from the garden each year and preserve as much of them as I can. I prefer my dehydrator, as it is the most foolproof method. It's surprisingly easy, and yields the freshest, most vibrant chili flakes you'll ever have.Īll you need, aside from your fresh chili peppers, is either a dehydrator or an oven. If your garden is exploding with chili peppers, a great way to preserve them is to make your own Homemade Chili Flakes. A great way to preserve your pepper harvest. They’re perfect for dashing over pizza or any other food for a bit of zing and flavor. Use your dehydrator (or oven) to make your own chili flakes at home.
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