40 habenero chiles

  • wearing gloves, halve habaneros, remove seed cores, and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet
  • bake at lowest oven setting until peppers are dried and break instead of bending, 4-8 hours
  • let cool to room temperature before storing in a glass jar
  • wearing gloves and a mask, grind with a mortar and pestle to make chile powder

yield: 30g of chile powder
source: https://www.chefsresource.com/faq/how-to-dry-habaneros-in-the-oven/