Homemade Fajita Seasoning
With just a few simple ingredients from your pantry, you can whip up a delicious fajita seasoning that will bring the flavor of your favorite restaurant right to your kitchen. Whether you’re cooking for one or a crowd, this homemade fajita seasoning is sure to make your meal extra special!
Enjoy the fresh taste of chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and oregano – not to mention a little bit of salt – to make a seasoning that will have everyone asking for seconds. So go ahead and give this recipe a try; you’ll be glad you did!
Making your own spice blends has its advantages – it is much better for your wallet than buying a pre-made blend from the store, plus you can be sure that all of the ingredients you use are fresh and of the highest quality. There’s no monosodium glutamate (MSG) in this homemade version! So ditch those overpriced store-bought blends and try your hand at making your own delicious fajita seasoning! Your taste buds will thank you for it.
Another bonus is that you can customize your own blend of spices and get creative with the flavors.
And the best part? There are no added preservatives or food additives that might be in store-bought blends. You can make your own fajitas perfectly healthy and delicious, just the way you like them! So go ahead and give homemade fajita seasoning a try.
Ingredients
To make your own homemade seasoning mix, you need the following basic spices:
- Chili Powder
- Smoked Paprika
- Cumin
- Granulated Garlic
- Salt
Directions
Mix the ingredients until they are well blended. Store the seasoning in an airtight container for up to six months.
Tips
- Chili powder will vary in flavor depending on where it’s from.
- Be sure to grab quality spices for your seasoning. This ensures optimum flavor. Cheaper seasonings often lack flavor and quality, making the seasoning taste weak and lacking.
- You can use regular paprika in place of smoked paprika, but I highly suggest smoked paprika as it adds a delicious component to the mixture.
- Fine sea salt is my favorite when it comes to this seasoning, but any salt that isn’t coarse salt is great. Coarse salt might make it too salty, so proceed with caution if using it. Remember, you can always add more salt, but you cannot take any away.
How do I use fajita seasoning?
Fajita seasoning is a great way to add flavor and depth to your dish. You can either sprinkle it directly onto meat or vegetables before cooking, or you can make a marinade by combining the seasoning with oil and lime juice. You can also add a teaspoon of fajita seasoning to your favorite chili recipe or mix it into guacamole or salsa for an extra zing. Whatever you use it for, homemade fajita seasoning is bound to make all of your dishes taste amazing!
You can use this seasoning to make Chicken Fajitas, steak fajitas, shrimp fajitas, and more!
Fajita Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tablespoon Cumin
- 1 Tablespoon Granulated Garlic
- 1 ½ teaspoons Salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir until fully combined.
- Store in a sealed jar or dish in the pantry for up to 6 months.
Notes
- Chili powder will vary in flavor depending on where it’s from.
- Be sure to grab quality spices for your seasoning. This ensures optimum flavor. Cheaper seasonings often lack flavor and quality, making the seasoning taste weak and lacking.
- You can use regular paprika in place of smoked paprika, but I highly suggest smoked paprika as it adds a delicious component to the mixture.
- Fine sea salt is my favorite when it comes to this seasoning, but any salt that isn’t coarse salt is great. Coarse salt might make it too salty, so proceed with caution if using it. Remember, you can always add more salt, but you cannot take any away.
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