How to Use chili powder in a Sentence

chili powder

noun
  • Cumin and chili powder add great spice but not a great deal of heat.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Add cumin, chili powder, oregano, and flour and cook 1 minute.
    — Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Stir in chili powder and ground black pepper.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Steam some edamame and sprinkle it with sea salt or chili powder for a tasty treat.
    — Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Add more chili powder to increase the heat and spiciness of this dish.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Spices like ground cumin and chili powder add smokiness and heat.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
  • Flavored with chili powder and cumin, add the ideal amount of heat.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Season with salt and/or chili powder.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Dressing made with lemon, chili powder, cumin, and hot sauce coats a blend of rice and red beans.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Add sausage, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Similar to cayenne, chili powder and chili oil are too spicy for mice and can be used the same way.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Maybe use ground chiles in place of chili powder, or ground coriander instead of cumin.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Sprinkle a little salt or chili powder for flavor.
    — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Stir in the chili powder, salt, paprika, and ground black pepper.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Go beyond the basic chili powder and add this superstar three-pack to your pantry.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Season one-fourth cup of labneh with garlic salt and a hint of chili powder while the sprouts are baking.
    — Lauren O'Connor, Health, 25 Dec. 2025
  • While traditional spices like cumin and chili powder bring in the flavor, cilantro and lime juice keep the dish fresh.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Cook garlic and chili powder until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    — Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Common chili spices include chili powder, cumin and paprika.
    — Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
  • These eggs get their kick from fresh jalapeño (or go hotter with Serrano pepper) and chili powder.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
  • In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt and pepper.
    — ABC News, 13 May 2026
  • The deep smokiness is anchored by the chili powder and paprika.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Jackman makes the striped pasta for his tortelli (like tortellini, but bigger) by adding chili powder to half of the dough.
    — Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Dec. 2025
  • Cayenne pepper and chili powder add heat to this combination of sesame and cheese snack sticks, corn nuts, and pumpkin seeds.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 23 June 2026
  • Cayenne pepper and chili powder add heat to this combination of sesame and cheese snack sticks, corn nuts, and pumpkin seeds.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 14 Jan. 2026
  • If not, try swapping chili powder or curry powder in for cumin since cumin is an ingredient in these spice blends.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
  • The warming spices of paprika, cumin and chili powder are used to scent the sauce and give it depth and complexity.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Remove from heat, and stir in cumin, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Just whisk together good mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt and pepper.
    — Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
  • For a milder alternative, try ancho chili powder.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026

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