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Homemade fajita seasoning is a flavorful blend of spices crafted with paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder.
This combination of flavorful herbs and spices is perfect for fajitas with chicken, shrimp, or pork.
Ingredients in Fajita Seasoning
Fajita seasoning is similar to taco seasoning but is a bit bolder. Preparing your own seasoning mixes allows you to adjust the ingredients according to your tastes, and we like the flavor better than store-bought.
The recipe below is a blend of chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and other basic pantry spices.
Smoked paprika is different from regular or sweet paprika. It has a very smoky fragrance and will give the fajitas an extra boost of flavor. A pinch of sugar helps caramelize the meat or veggies as they cook.
Substitutions & Variations
The best thing about making seasoning mixes is that it allows you to unleash your creativity. Add more ingredients or subtract others to bring as much or as little heat or complexity as you desire. Consider adding or substituting oregano, celery salt, cocoa powder, turmeric, coriander, or chipotle powder.
Other Uses For Fajita Seasoning
- This spice mix can be used as a rub for beef, fish, or chicken.
- Make chicken, steak, pork, or shrimp fajitas or tacos.
- Stir it into a marinade for a boost of flavor.
- It’s a great addition to homemade chili, soups, and rice.
- Stir extra seasoning into refried beans, guacamole, or sprinkle over corn on the cob.
Storage
This fajita seasoning will last up to 6 months. Store it in a tightly covered jar to ensure the herbs and aromatics retain their oils.
Fajita Favorites
Fry up an onion and a handful of bell peppers and stir in a tablespoon of fajita seasoning for a dinner!
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Fajita Seasoning
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar optional
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, salt pepper, and cayenne pepper, and whisk together.
- Store in a spice jar or an airtight container.
- To use fajita seasoning, combine 1 pound of meat and 1 ½ tablespoons of seasoning mix (or more to taste). Grill or cook in a cast iron skillet with sliced onions and bell peppers.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Pantry, Seasonings, Spices
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For just my husband and I, I use 1/2 of this recipe. I make up three or four more batches and store them in small baggies. I always have a some ready instead having to gather everything again and measure.