Oven Dried Hot Peppers-Flakes Or Powder

Step 1

I cut them in half or even quarters so the flesh is open and dries out faster and more even.

Step 2

Place them on a cookie sheet that has parchment paper on it in only one layer.

Step 3

I dry peppers at 200F degrees.

Step 4

Keep an eye on them and remove those that are dry as need be so they don`t burn.

Step 5

It can take 1-3 hours.

Step 6

You can crush them to make flakes or grind them to make a chili powder.

Step 7

Use a coffee grinder or food processor once they are cooled. And grind to flakes or powder.

Step 8

Store in a glass jar out of sunlight.