Best Substitutes for Fresh Garlic
Garlic powder is the most common pantry swap — just use far less since it’s more concentrated.
Best overall swap
Garlic powder
1/8 tsp powder per 1 clove fresh garlicMilder and sweeter than fresh — great when you’re out or need a smoother sauce texture.
All Substitutes for Fresh Garlic
Garlic powder
1/8 tsp powder per 1 clove fresh garlicMilder and sweeter than fresh — great when you’re out or need a smoother sauce texture.
Granulated garlic
1/4 tsp per 1 clove fresh garlicCoarser than powder with a slightly more robust flavor.
Jarred minced garlic
1/2 tsp per 1 clove fresh garlicConvenient and close in flavor, though slightly less pungent than freshly minced.