Chili Lime Rub Recipe

Spice up your culinary repertoire with a homemade chili lime rub that will take your dishes to the next level! This simple yet flavorful recipe combines zesty lime with the perfect amount of heat from chili peppers, creating a versatile rub that can be used on everything from chicken and fish to vegetables and even popcorn.

Here, we’ll walk you through how to make this delicious chili lime rub, as well as provide some creative ideas for incorporating it into your cooking. Get ready to add a burst of flavor to your meals with this easy-to-make and oh-so-tasty chili lime rub recipe.

Ingredients of Homemade Chili Lime Seasoning 

Homemade chili lime seasoning is a versatile and flavorful addition to any dish.

Chili Powder ¼ Cup

This fiery spice is made from dried, ground chili peppers and often includes other seasonings like cumin, garlic powder, and oregano. The combination of spicy chili flavor with the tangy citrus taste of lime creates a unique and flavorful seasoning that can be used to enhance the taste of meats, vegetables, snacks, and more.

Kosher Salt 1 Teaspoon

This Koarse salt is renowned for its ability to enhance the taste of dishes without overpowering them. When combined with other ingredients like chili powder and lime zest, Kosher Salt adds a perfect balance of savory and tangy notes to your seasoning blend.

Lemon Zest  1 Teaspoon

The lemon zest provides a tangy kick that complements the spicy heat of the chili powder, creating a well-rounded and delicious seasoning that can elevate the taste of meats, vegetables, or snacks.

Sugar 1 Teaspoon

sugar adds a touch of sweetness to balance out the heat from the chili powder and the tanginess of the lime zest.

Cayenne Powder ½ Teaspoon

Cayenne powder is a key ingredient in homemade chili lime seasoning. Its spicy kick adds depth and heat to the seasoning, balancing out the tangy citrus flavor of lime. When combined with other ingredients such as salt,lemon zest and chili powder, cayenne powder helps create a versatile seasoning blend that can be used to enhance the taste of a variety of dishes.

Paprika ½ Teaspoon

Paprika is a key ingredient in homemade chili lime seasoning, adding depth and flavor to the blend. It contributes a rich, smoky taste that complements the tanginess of lime and the kick of chili perfectly. Paprika is not only versatile but also adds a vibrant color to dishes, making it an essential component in creating a well-rounded and delicious seasoning mix.

How To Make Chili Lime Seasoning

• Remove the seeds from whole dried chilies and toss in a blender.
• Work it till it becomes powder.
• Transfer it to a small bowl and toss all the elements. Stir thoroughly.

How To Use Mexican Chili Lime Seasoning?

Not only is this lime seasoning recipe simple to produce, but it also finds application in many other ways.

• To give mango, pineapple, watermelon, and oranges their natural sweetness a kick and flavor more intriguing, toss chile lime dry rub with them.

• Dressing a salad or salsa this way—adding a sour and fiery kick to cucumber salad, fruit salad, and sweet salsas like this mango salsa—is fantastic.
• Over conventional corn on the ear or Mexican street corn (vegan elote), corn.
• Grill or roast vegetables including cauliflower, carrots, sweet potatoes, and more for a fiery and flavorful kick. You might also roast mango or fruit and eat it.
• Store this Mexican lime spice on hand for several days when you wish to grill and top kebabs, tofu steaks, and other dishes.
• To provide extra depth in thick, sour guacamole, sauce, or crema produced from avocado. You could even toss it on avocado toast.
• Over salted foods including popcorn, chips, roasted chickpeas (or nuts or seeds), and so on.
• For the edges of glasses, like this Virgin Bloody Mary.

How To Store Chili Lime Dry Rub ?

You have to ensure the lime zest dries out. At least three months should pass in a cold, dark environment for the jar of homemade tajin, or chile lime spice. This might be a kitchen cupboard or your wardrobe.

Final Words 

Add a burst of flavor to your dishes with this zesty chili lime rub recipe. Perfect for grilling or seasoning your favorite meats, this versatile rub is sure to elevate your cooking game. With just the right balance of heat and citrusy tang, this chili lime rub will tantalize your taste buds and impress your family and friends. Give it a try and take your culinary creations to the next level!