Which Chili Peppers Are Used in Chili Powder?

Chili powder is a popular seasoning used worldwide, and different regions use different peppers to make theirs, along with other spices. When you’re making chili, you’re most likely to use a jar of Mexican-style chili powder, which often includes cayenne peppers, New Mexico chilies, chipotle peppers, ancho peppers, and/or chile de arbol peppers. Spanish chili powder often includes Aleppo peppers, which Caribbean mixes use piri piri peppers and Korean chili powder features gochu peppers.