Crushed Garlic Substitutes

Out of crushed garlic? These are the swaps that actually work, with conversion ratios for any recipe size and notes on how each one changes the result.

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What to use instead of crushed garlic

  • Garlic Powder

    Ingredient swap

    1 tsp crushed garlic (about 1 clove, 3 g) = 1/8 tsp garlic powder

    Garlic powder is dried and far more concentrated, missing the fresh pungency of crushed cloves. Use it in dry rubs and long-cooked sauces; reach for crushed garlic when raw bite matters, as in dressings and garlic bread.

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  • Garlic

    Produce swap

    1 tsp crushed garlic = 1 medium clove (about 3 g)

    Crushing your own from whole cloves gives the freshest, sharpest flavour and lets you control the texture. Jarred crushed garlic is milder and more acidic from the preservative; use it for speed in cooked dishes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I substitute for crushed garlic?
There are 2 workable substitutes for crushed garlic, depending on what you have on hand and which property of crushed garlic matters most for your recipe. The closest swap is usually 1 tsp crushed garlic (about 1 clove, 3 g) = 1/8 tsp garlic powder. Each option below lists the conversion ratio for any recipe size, plus notes on how the swap changes the texture, flavour, rise, or browning.
Will substituting crushed garlic change how my recipe turns out?
Yes, every swap trades one property for another: fat content, moisture, acidity, or protein. The notes on each substitute describe what changes in texture, flavour, rise, or browning, so you can choose the swap that matters least for your recipe. Open the crushed garlic converter
How do I measure crushed garlic accurately?
Weighing in grams is more reliable than scooping cups, especially when a substitute has a different density from what the recipe expects. The crushed garlic converter on this site converts between cups, grams, ounces, tablespoons, and teaspoons, so you can scale a recipe up or down without losing the ratio. Open the crushed garlic converter

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