Homemade Fajita Seasoning
Homemade Fajita Seasoning is a bold blend of spices that adds smoky, zesty flavor to chicken, beef, or veggies, and of course, perfect for sizzling fajitas!
A FIVE MINUTE BLEND
Whether you forgot to pick up a packet or seasoning or you just like the idea of making it yourself, this recipe for Homemade Fajita Seasoning is definitely the perfect blend of spices. You can make it in minutes and use it for so many dishes! You don’t have to use it just for fajitas either, try using it for tacos, grilling, sautéing, or even stir-fried foods (meats and veggies!) This is a great way to control the flavors in your food and really customize it to your liking!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Any of your favorite fajitas recipes of course! Air Fryer Steak Fajitas, Chicken Fajitas (or Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas), Sheet Pan Beef Fajitas and Chicken Fajita Casserole. Or go off the beaten path a bit and use it in Arroz Con Pollo or Chicken Tostadas or Tater Tot Enchilada Bake!
Certainly. For a smokier taste, they can use smoked paprika. The cayenne pepper is optional since I know some folks are sensitive to it. I think that is a huge benefit to making it yourself is that you can adjust the flavors to suit your preference. Not a huge fan of cumin? Just use less – etc.
While the cayenne pepper can be adjusted to bring more heat, I don’t feel like this is a super spicy blend of spices. It’s just the right amount of spice and flavor to create the perfect mixture to use on your fajitas.
You can keep the seasoning in a tight sealed container for up to 6 months. Make sure to check the expiration date of the seasonings. Using fresh seasonings will help this homemade mixture last longer.
You would use about 3 Tablespoons of this seasoning to substitute a packet of store-bought seasoning.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- chili powder – some chili powder can have different heat levels. The one I used is great value and it is a mild chili powder. If you want this spicier, you can find the hotter chili powder.
- ground cumin
- paprika – for a bit of smokiness, try smoked paprika!
- coarse kosher salt – you can use regular salt if that is all you have
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- oregano – Mexican oregano is wonderful in this if you can get your hands on it.
- cayenne pepper– optional ingredient for a little added heat
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE FAJITA SEASONING:
Place all the ingredients into a lidded container.
Shake or stir until fully combined.
MORE HOMEMADE INGREDIENTS:
- Homemade Taco Seasoning
- Homemade Dry Onion Soup Mix
- Homemade Ranch Seasoning
- Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Homemade Everything But The Bagel Seasoning
- Homemade Apple Pie Spice
- Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup
- Beau Monde Seasoning
- Homemade Ranch Dressing
- Homemade Bisquick
- Homemade Velveeta
- Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce
Homemade Fajita Seasoning
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chili powder
- ⅛ cup ground cumin
- ⅛ cup paprika
- 2 Tablespoons coarse kosher salt
- 1 Tablespoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon onion powder
- 1 Tablespoon oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into a lidded container.
- Shake or stir until fully combined.
Notes
- Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
- 3 Tablespoons of this seasoning equals one packet of store-bought seasoning.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
The Country Cook is my go-to for all recipes. I am so glad to have found you! I love this seasoning mix and super easy to make. Very tasty too! Thank you so much ♥♥♥♥♥
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