Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions:

  1. Measure all the dry spices—including the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper—into a small mixing bowl, ensuring the chili powder and paprika are free of large clumps.
  2. Stir the ingredients vigorously with a whisk or fork until the color is consistent and no streaks of individual spices, such as salt or oregano, are visible.
  3. Smell the blend to ensure it has a balanced, earthy aroma; if it smells too sharp, add an extra pinch of smoked paprika to mellow the heat.