Onion Powder

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Keeps for 2-3 years but loses potency over time. Check for clumping or off-odors as signs of moisture exposure.

Use about 1 tablespoon onion powder to replace 1 medium fresh onion

Add early in cooking for milder flavor, or at the end for more pronounced onion taste

Combines well with garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper in seasoning blends

Toast lightly in a dry pan before using to intensify flavor

Ground beef and meatloaf mixtures

Soups, stews, and gravies

Salad dressings and dips

Dry rubs for grilled meats

Roasted vegetables and potatoes

Scrambled eggs and omelets

Using too much—onion powder is concentrated, so start with less than you think you need

Confusing with onion salt, which contains added salt and requires recipe adjustment

Adding to high-heat oil where it can burn quickly and turn bitter

Storing near moisture or heat, which causes clumping and flavor loss