Learn how to make garlic powder to preserve this delicious pantry staple! Homemade garlic powder is an incredible zero-waste addition to your spice cabinet.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time6 hourshrs
Total Time6 hourshrs20 minutesmins
Course: How To
Cuisine: American
Keyword: can garlic powder be made at home, homemade garlic powder
Separate garlic cloves from the head. Remove papery skin.
Cut the root end off of each clove.
Chop cloves with a chef's knife or in a food processor until chopped in a mostly uniform size.
Spread garlic on dehydrator trays. Use multiple trays for large batches.
If your dehydrator has an herb setting, use that. If not, dehydrate between 100 and 110F.
Rotate trays every few hours, and gently move garlic around on trays to break up any clumps.
Dry until garlic is dry to the touch and will break/snap instead of bend (~6-12 hours).
Making Garlic Powder
Add dehydrated garlic to a high-powered blender or food processor or spice grinder and process until the dried garlic is a fine powder.
The length of time this part of the process takes will depend on the blending/grinding equipment you use.
How to Store Garlic Powder
Make sure the powder is fully cooled before putting it into an air-tight container to prevent mold.
(optional) Add 1/4 tsp of uncooked white rice to your storage containers. This will help absorb excess moisture and keep the garlic powder from clumping together.
As long as it is stored in a cool and dry place, your homemade garlic powder will be good for years.
If you make more garlic powder than you anticipate using in a year, consider freezing the extra to preserve the freshness.
Notes
If possible, place your dehydrator outside in a covered area.
Drying time will vary depending on the size of the garlic you're drying, how many trays you are drying at once, and if you rotate the trays during drying time.
If your blender doesn't have a lot of power, it's ok! You'll just need to process the dehydrated garlic longer, taking breaks to scrape down the sides of the blender and to allow the garlic powder to cool down.