Making your own Keto friendly Homemade Chili Seasoning is easier than you might think. A savory blend of flavorful spices are combined to use in your next chili recipe that is free of unhealthy additives or preservatives. Once you make your own, you’ll never want the store bought mix again.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Keto Chili Seasoning Recipe

• Perfect blend of savory spices
• Quick and easy to mix up
• Ready to use in your next chili
• Better than store bought
• No unhealthy additives or preservatives
• Sugar-free

If you’re looking for a sugar-free, preservative-free seasoning, this Homemade Chili Seasoning recipe has got you covered.  With just a handful of easy to find ingredients and just 5 minutes, you can mix up your own seasoning to use in your next batch of chili.

While you can certainly purchase ready-made chili seasoning mix in the grocery store, many of them contain ingredients that aren’t exactly Keto friendly, including sugar, wheat flour and cornstarch. But it’s easy enough to make your own, once you have the spices in your pantry.

It’s likely that you already have all 6 spices used to make this seasoning, so you won’t even have to purchase anything extra to make it. I use this mix every time I make chili and once you make it yourself, I’m betting you will be too!

🛒 Ingredients for Homemade Chili Seasoning

• Chili powder
• Ground cumin
• Smoked paprika
• Onion powder
• Garlic powder
• Cayenne pepper

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Small mixing bowl
• Whisk

🔪 How to Make Keto Chili Seasoning

Add all the ingredients together in a bowl.

Whisk until well combined.

It’s ready to use or store to use later.

☑️ Storage Instructions

Store in an airtight jar at room temperature.

🍴 Ways to Use Chili Seasoning

• This Instant Pot no-Bean Chili is one of my favorite Keto friendly recipes that I use this homemade chili seasoning in. Another favorite is my Crockpot Chili with Butternut Squash that uses butternut squash in place of kidney beans and makes an excellent substitute.
• If you’re a chili cheese dog fan, this Chili Cheese Dog Casserole really hits the spot when those cravings hit!
• You can use as a dry rub the next time you grill chicken to give it a Tex-Mex flair.
• You can also use it as a dry rub for your next pork shoulder, brisket or ribs to give them a ton of classic chili flavor.
• Add some in this Sausage Rotel Dip instead of the cumin and smoked paprika, adding even more flavor.
• Sprinkle over some scrambled eggs and add a little Pico de Gallo over the top and a sliced avocado on the side. Transform ordinary eggs into a Tex-Mex style Huevos Rancheros.

💡 Tips for Storing Chili Seasoning

• Store all homemade spices and seasonings in an airtight jar. Exposure to air can cause spices to lose their flavor quickly.
• Either label with the date you made your seasonings or you can keep a log of when you made them. This ensures you always have fresh and flavorful spices on hand.
• Keep your seasonings in a dark place like a pantry or kitchen cabinet. Just like exposure to air, direct sunlight will also affect the longevity of their flavor.
• Heat will also cause seasonings to lose their flavor quickly. It’s best to keep them in a cabinet or pantry away from any heat source like your stove or dishwasher.
• Don’t store your spices in the freezer. Spices and seasonings don’t hold up well when exposed to moisture.
• For optimal freshness, homemade seasoning blends should be used within a year.

Can you have chili powder on keto?

Absolutely, it’s very low in carbs and is perfectly fine for a low carb Keto diet.

How do I make chili seasoning from scratch?

This easy to make and Keto friendly recipe uses just 6 simple ingredients that you might already have in your pantry. Simply add them to a bowl, whisk and it’s ready to use!

What can I use if I don’t have a chili seasoning packet?

This seasoning recipe, of course! As I mentioned earlier, the traditional store bought seasoning packets typically contain at least one ingredient that’s not Keto friendly, so it’s best to make your own.

Is there a keto-friendly chili?

Definitely! My Instant Pot No-Bean Chili is my personal favorite Keto friendly chili to make.

What’s the secret to a really flavorful chili?

Besides the obvious choice of ingredients that you use, toasting the chili seasoning in the pot first is one secret to adding lots of flavor to your chili. This is an important step that’s best not to skip. What are some common mistakes making chili spice?

Using spices that have been sitting in your pantry for a while is just one mistake that some will make. It’s important to pay attention to the expiration dates on your spices because they actually do have a shelf-life that it likely much shorter than you might think.

Once you have made your seasoning mix, it’s also really important not to skip the toasting step that I mentioned above. It really helps to bring out the flavors of each spice, giving you the tastiest chili ever.

🍽️ More Homemade Keto Seasonings

• Cajun Seasoning Mix
• Everything Bagel Seasoning
• Pumpkin Pie Spice
• BBQ Spice Dry Rub
• Homemade Apple Pie Spice

*Originally published on November 11, 2018, updated on October 7, 2026 with improvements to the recipe, new photos, new recipe information and helpful tips.