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Substitute Garlic powder for Fresh garlic

What fresh garlic does in a recipe: Aromatic base; flavor intensity depends on cut and cook time.

Garlic powder

per 1 fresh clove

US1/8 tsp garlic powder
Metricunder 1 g
Pantry stapleBaking-safe ✓VeganDairy-freeGluten-freeEgg-freeNut-freeSoy-freeAlcohol-free

Dried garlic is concentrated flavor.

What changes: No bite or freshness

Best for: Slow-cooked dishes

More options: all 3 Fresh garlic substitutes

Common questions

What is the ratio for substituting Garlic powder for Fresh garlic?
per 1 fresh clove — US: 1/8 tsp garlic powder. Metric: under 1 g.
Why does Garlic powder work as a Fresh garlic substitute?
Dried garlic is concentrated flavor.
What changes when you use Garlic powder instead of Fresh garlic?
No bite or freshness

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