Ingredients:

  • 4 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions:

  1. Combine the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, and cornstarch into a small mixing bowl, ensuring the brown sugar is broken up from any hard clumps.
  2. Whisk the mixture vigorously for 30 seconds until the powder is a uniform, chestnut brown color and no single spice stands out visually.
  3. Transfer the seasoning blend into an airtight glass jar, shake once more to settle the spices, and seal tightly.