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A spice bottle with a label that reads Fajita Seasoning and filled with brown spice next to a measuring spoon full of the spice.
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Homemade Fajita Seasoning

This homemade Fajita Seasoning recipe adds great flavor to fajitas and more! Create restaurant quality meals in your home kitchen with this made from scratch spice mix.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Seasoning Mix
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex Mex
Servings: 8 tablespoons
Calories: 7kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste

Instructions

  • Add all the spices to an airtight container, like a mason jar. Shake well to combine. Store in a cool, dry place.
  • Use 1 to 2 tablespoons of fajita seasoning per pound of meat. Can be used as a dry rub or mix with equal parts olive oil for a wet rub. Delicious with shrimp, chicken, pork, or beef.

Notes

This recipe yields just shy of 8 tablespoons or ½ cup. Store in an airtight container and use within 3 to 4 months for the best flavor.
How to Use Fajita Seasoning
Use 1 to 2 tablespoons seasoning per pound of meat.
  • Fajitas - I use this homemade fajita seasoning for my Steak Fajitas, Skillet Chicken Fajitas, and Chicken Fajita Quesadillas.
  • Dry Rub - Pat the meat dry with paper towels, drizzle the meat with a little olive oil and then sprinkle the Fajita Seasoning over all sides before cooking on a grill or in a skillet.
  • Wet Rub - Combine equal parts Fajita Seasoning and olive oil for a wet rub that will have a paste-like consistency. Smear it all over your meat before cooking.
  • Marinade - Mix with equal parts olive oil and add the juice from a lime or lemon and pour the marinade over chicken or beef in a zippered plastic storage bag. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours before cooking on the grill or stove. Shrimp is more delicate and should not be marinated in a citrus juice based marinade for longer than 30 minutes.
  • Vegetables and Potatoes - Toss vegetables or potatoes with olive oil and a little Fajita Seasoning before roasting or sautéing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1teaspoon | Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 365IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg