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This article was reviewed by Ashley Crawford. Chef Ashley Crawford is a Private Chef and the Founder of A Taste of Chef Ash. Chef Ashley started in the culinary industry when she was 14. She specializes in Creole and Cajun cuisine but has experience in all culinary topics. She has been featured in ESPN and Sports Illustrated for her culinary work with athletes. There are 8 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. wikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. In this case, 91% of readers who voted found the article helpful, earning it our reader-approved status. This article has been viewed 105,925 times.
Making homemade garlic powder is a great way to use up extra garlic hanging around your kitchen. Fresh garlic powder is great way to sprinkle on a kick of savory flavor to any dish. Making your own garlic powder might seem intimidating, especially when you can just buy some at the store. But fear not; making your own garlic powder is really easy, and it will taste so much better than the commercial version.
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1 Separate the garlic cloves. Peel each head of garlic and separate all the cloves of garlic within each head. The amount of garlic powder you wish to make will depend on how many garlic cloves you use. Each head of garlic will have about 10 cloves; sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less.[1]XResearch source
For a smaller batch of garlic powder, use one head of garlic. For bigger batches, use more.
2 Peel the garlic cloves. You can use your fingers to peel away the skin on the clove, or crack open the skin with your knife. Simply place a clove on your cutting board, and lay your knife directly on top of the clove. Gently push on the knife and garlic clove to loosen and crack the skin around the clove.[2]XResearch source
You don’t want to push down too hard on the clove, because you want to keep the clove whole, and in tact so you can slice it. Use your fingers to peel off the skin away.
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3 Thinly slice each clove. Use a knife to slice off the root ends of the cloves.[3]XResearch source These ends are tough, and not necessary for flavoring. Then use your sharp chef’s knife to thinly slice the cloves of garlic. Slice the garlic cloves about ¼” thin lengthwise, or even thinner if you like.[4]XResearch source
When all the garlic cloves are sliced, place them on a baking sheet or a dehydrator sheet lined with parchment paper.[5]XResearch source
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1 Dry the garlic in an oven. You can dry the garlic in an over or a dehydrator. If you’re using an oven to dry out your garlic, preheat your oven to one of the lowest heat setting. On most ovens, this is between 150 and 200° Fahrenheit. When your oven is completely heated at a temperature between 150°F and 200°F, place the sheet of garlic into the oven and cook for about an hour and a half to two hours.[6]XResearch source
While the garlic is drying, you can check on it and stir the garlic bits around to ensure they are drying out evenly.[7]XResearch source Remove the sheet of garlic from the oven and let the pieces cool.
You'll know that the garlic is thoroughly dry when the pieces snap, break, and crumble easily in your hand.[8]XResearch source
2 Dry the garlic in a dehydrator. If you’re using a dehydrator to dry out your garlic, set the temperature to a lower setting, at about 125°F. Allow the garlic to dehydrate for about 8-12 hours.[9]XResearch source
When you remove the garlic from the dehydrator, the garlic bits should be brittle to the touch.[10]XResearch source That is when you’ll know that they are completely dried.
3 Grind the dried garlic. You can use a coffee grinder, blender, food processor, spice mill or mortar and pestle to grind up the garlic pieces.[11]XResearch source Grind the garlic to your desired consistency. Sift through the powder with your fingers and remove any large chunks. These chunks can be gathered and reground.[12]XResearch source
Grind the garlic for a shorter amount of time if you want the powder to be chunkier. Grind the garlic for a longer amount of time if you want the powder to be finer.
Allow the garlic to sit in the grinder for about 10 minutes.[13]XResearch source This will allow the garlic bits and their fumes to settle, so you don’t breathe in the harsh garlic odors.
4 Blend flavors to make a new seasoning. If you happen to have onion or chili powder, red pepper flakes, or other spices around your kitchen, consider blending you garlic powder with other flavors and powders to make a unique and robust seasoning.
This blended seasoning can be used on all kinds of food, from pizza to pasta.[14]XResearch source
5 Store your garlic. Store your garlic powder in an airtight container somewhere cool, dry, and out of direct sunlight.[15]XResearch source Mason jars are a good storage container for homemade garlic powder.
Freezing your garlic powder is also an option.[16]XResearch source [17]XResearch source
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Question Is it supposed to turn out bitter? Community Answer No. Dry the garlic for couple of days in the sunlight, then use the dehydrator for a shorter time. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 4 Helpful 11
Question Does this process make your house smell? Community Answer This will probably make your kitchen smell a bit like garlic for a while, but dehydrators have a reputation of making different areas smell like the food they're dehydrating. You might want to consider using a dehydrator outside if that's an option. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 3 Helpful 9
Question How do I clean the coffee grinder after grinding garlic? Community Answer Have a separate grinder for things like garlic or other seasonings. They aren't that expensive. Otherwise you may have to get used to garlicky coffee. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 1 Helpful 7
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Reviewed by: Ashley Crawford Private Chef This article was reviewed by Ashley Crawford. Chef Ashley Crawford is a Private Chef and the Founder of A Taste of Chef Ash. Chef Ashley started in the culinary industry when she was 14. She specializes in Creole and Cajun cuisine but has experience in all culinary topics. She has been featured in ESPN and Sports Illustrated for her culinary work with athletes. This article has been viewed 105,925 times. 11 votes - 91% Co-authors: 14Updated: March 10, 2025 Views: 105,925 Categories: Basic Cooking SkillsArticle SummaryX
To make garlic powder, start by peeling some garlic cloves and cutting them into thin slices. Then, spread the slices out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and dry them in the oven on the lowest heat setting for 2 hours. Next, grind the dried garlic into a fine powder using a coffee grinder, blender, food processor, or mortar and pestle. Finally, transfer your garlic powder to an airtight container for storage. To learn how to blend other seasonings with your homemade garlic powder, scroll down!Did this summary help you?YesNo
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"I had 3 garlic cloves just hanging in my kitchen. They'd been there for quite some time, so I decided to make my own garlic powder! I hate spending money on stuff I can make myself anyway. The price of the cloves very well makes up for the amount of powder. It's great, thank you for the article!"..." more Rated this article:
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"I had 3 garlic cloves just hanging in my kitchen. They'd been there for quite some time, so I decided to make my own garlic powder! I hate spending money on stuff I can make myself anyway. The price of the cloves very well makes up for the amount of powder. It's great, thank you for the article!"..." more Rated this article:
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1 Separate the garlic cloves. Peel each head of garlic and separate all the cloves of garlic within each head. The amount of garlic powder you wish to make will depend on how many garlic cloves you use. Each head of garlic will have about 10 cloves; sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less.[1] 
2 Peel the garlic cloves. You can use your fingers to peel away the skin on the clove, or crack open the skin with your knife. Simply place a clove on your cutting board, and lay your knife directly on top of the clove. Gently push on the knife and garlic clove to loosen and crack the skin around the clove.[2] 
2 Dry the garlic in a dehydrator. If you’re using a dehydrator to dry out your garlic, set the temperature to a lower setting, at about 125°F. Allow the garlic to dehydrate for about 8-12 hours.[9] 
5 Store your garlic. Store your garlic powder in an airtight container somewhere cool, dry, and out of direct sunlight.[15] Mason jars are a good storage container for homemade garlic powder. 
Community Answer No. Dry the garlic for couple of days in the sunlight, then use the dehydrator for a shorter time. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 4 Helpful 11 
Community Answer This will probably make your kitchen smell a bit like garlic for a while, but dehydrators have a reputation of making different areas smell like the food they're dehydrating. You might want to consider using a dehydrator outside if that's an option. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 3 Helpful 9 
Community Answer Have a separate grinder for things like garlic or other seasonings. They aren't that expensive. Otherwise you may have to get used to garlicky coffee. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 1 Helpful 7