How to Make Garlic Powder (and Granulated Garlic at Home)

Is your garlic always going bad? Here's how to make Easy Homemade Garlic Powder or Garlic Granules to keep your garlic from spoiling!

Garlic powder is made by drying fresh garlic and grinding it into a fine powder. If you stop earlier, you get granulated garlic, which has a coarser texture but is made the same way.

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Being the ultra-frugal, whole food mom that I am, there are few things in life that excite me more than saving money on real food. So when I saw an amazing deal on fresh garlic cloves at my local Costco, I jumped at it.

It was a 5 pound container of fresh garlic. That's a lot of garlic!

And while we do use a lot of garlic in this house, I was unaware of just how quickly peeled garlic goes bad. It's pretty quick. Within a week or so, my garlic was sprouting.

I figured I would just plant those cloves to grow garlic. But then I noticed some of the cloves getting shriveled and moldy.

Sigh, what is a frugal mom to do with multiple pounds of garlic that need to be used ASAP?

Make homemade garlic powder: that's what!

Turns out, granulated garlic is super easy to make yourself. Thankfully. And unlike fresh, raw, peeled garlic, it lasts a loooong time.

This is not only a great way to prevent your garlic from spoiling, but it also allows you to have garlic on hand at all times.

No more running to the store at the last minute because you used up your last clove, which saves on gas costs and those last minute impulse purchases.

Make a bunch of this homemade garlic powder instead and store it up for the future.

Garlic Powder vs. Granulated Garlic (What’s the Difference?)

Garlic powder and granulated garlic are made the same way, but they’re processed to different textures.

• Garlic powder is very finely ground and blends smoothly into recipes like sauces, dressings, and spice mixes.
• Granulated garlic is coarser, with a slightly grainy texture that works well in rubs, marinades, and dishes where you want a bit more texture.

In this recipe, you’ll first make garlic granules.
To turn them into garlic powder, simply blend the granules further until very fine.

Quick tip:
If a recipe calls for garlic powder and you only have granules, you can still use them—but the texture will be slightly different and the flavor may release a bit more slowly.

Does Making Garlic Powder Help Prevent Spoilage?

Fresh garlic can spoil or sprout over time, especially if stored improperly. Turning garlic into powder or granules is a simple way to extend its shelf life and reduce waste.

Because the moisture is removed during drying, homemade garlic powder can last much longer when stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

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Supplies You Will Need

• A sharp butcher knife
• Parchment paper
• Dehydrator or oven
• Blender or food processor

Recipe Notes

• Blend longer for fine garlic powder; stop earlier for granulated garlic
• Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place
• Use within several months for best flavor
• For help with peeling garlic, see Easiest Way to Peel Garlic.

Other Easy Homemade Pantry Staples

• Easiest Coconut Milk – no nut milk bag needed!
• Easiest Almond Milk – no nut milk bag here, either.
• Aluminum and Corn-Free Baking Powder – works great.
• Sugar-free Vegan Condensed Milk
• Powdered Sugar Substitute – works for any granulated sweetener, including low-carb, keto.
• Liquid Stevia Drops – this saves TONS of money!

Easy Homemade Garlic Powder | Granulated Garlic

See how easy it is to make homemade garlic powder in your own home! No more spoiled garlic going to waste!

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Course: Dressings, Seasonings, etc.

Cuisine: AIP, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo, Vegan, whole30

Keyword: homemade garlic powder, homemade granulated garlic

Ingredients

• fresh peeled cloves of garlic

Instructions

• If using an oven, set your oven to as low of a temperature as possible. Alternatively, get your dehydrator trays ready.
• Slice peeled cloves of garlic as thinly as possible, trying to get them all about the same thickness. The thinner you slice them, the faster they'll dry out.
• Place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet, making sure the slices don't touch each other.
• Dehydrate or bake on low until dried.
• Take dried pieces of garlic and dump them into your blender/food processor. Grind to desired texture; a more coarse grind will be like granulated garlic. A more fine grind will be like powder. Store in an airtight jar. Use in any dish calling for garlic.

Notes

• Blend longer for fine garlic powder; stopping eariler will yield granulated garlic.
• Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
• Use within a few months.
• See Easiest Way to Peel Garlic for garlic peeling tips.

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What dish would you use this granulated garlic in first?

Raia is a homeschooling, stay-at-home mom of six crazy kids. She started her blog, Raia’s Recipes, to share her love of simple, allergy-friendly baking (and chocolate). Her easy, healthy recipes prove that eating allergy-free doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive!”