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7 Best Substitutes For Onion Powder

Renee' Groskreutz
If you're out of onion powder or can't find it in a store near you, one of these 7 options is likely the best onion powder substitute for your needs.
5 from 3 votes

Ingredients
  

  • Fresh Onions - 1 small onion for 1 t onion powder
  • Onion Flakes - 1:1 ratio
  • Garlic Powder - 1/2 t for 1 t onion powder
  • Onion Puree - 3 T for 1 t onion powder
  • Scallions/Leeks - 3 T chopped for 1 t onion powder
  • Shallots - 2 to 3 minced shallots for 1 t onion powder
  • Onion Salt - 3 to 4 t for 1 t onion powder

Instructions
 

  • Replace onion powder with one of our 7 recommended options. 
  • Use one of the above ratios when substituting for onion powder in a recipe.
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