Homemade Fajitas Seasoning Recipe that tastes just like your favorite restaurant is easy to make at home. It’s one of those spice mixes that you won’t just use for fajitas but on so many things because the flavor that it imparts just cannot be beat.
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Why this Fajita Seasoning Recipe is a Keeper
If you would like to know what is in the food you make, then this recipe is for you. No fillers, no preservatives, simply good seasonings to add flavor to your food. Find out more. Replace your fajita packet in your favorite Instagram, Pinterest or Facebook recipe.
- 5 Minutes: It takes no time but adds so much flavor to, beef, chicken, shrimp or fish, or veggies.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry.
- Adaptable: This is so much more adaptable than any store-bought fajitas seasoning packet. Can make it to fit the picky taste of your family. Making your own fajita seasoning allows you to make tender food that improves bite after bite.
If you’re looking for more seasoning recipes, try these Homemade Seasoned Salt, French Fry Seasoning and Pizza Seasoning.
What is the difference between Fajita Seasoning and Taco Seasoning?
There are many similarities between taco seasoning and fajita seasoning. However, taco seasoning has more chili powder and oregano than traditional fajita seasoning.
Ingredient Notes to Make Fajita Seasoning Mix
You need just a few simple ingredients for this fajita seasoning recipe. It only takes minutes.
- Cornstarch: This anticaking agent will help your blend for hardening.
- Chili Powder, Cumin and Paprika add all the flavor.
- Sugar: Just a little sweet to balance the other flavorings. Of course, you could omit this.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for this Popular Recipe
You can make this recipe your own personal blend by doing some of the following.
- Citrusy twist: Add a teaspoon of lime zest for a brighter flavor.
- Smokier situation: Double down on the smokiness with a chipotle chili powder and smoked paprika combo.
- Tex-Mex twist: Add a teaspoon of ground coriander for an extra layer of complexity.
Special Equipment Needed for this Fajitas Seasoning Recipe
- Spice Jar: These are ideal for storing your fajitas seasoning. They are airtight.
Pro Tip
Briefly toast your cumin and coriander seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant. This releases their essential oils, intensifying the flavor in your seasoning. Just be careful not to burn them!
How to Make Fajita Seasoning
I have made fajitas ever different way using this recipe. It is great as a topping or as a marinade for any type of meat. You may also like to use it for tacos or it is a huge hit that everyone loved for just adding extra flavor to everyday dishes.
These are the basic steps for making fajita mix recipe. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Mix Together Homemade Fajita Seasoning
First, combine one tablespoon cornstarch with one teaspoon each of kosher salt, paprika, cumin, and sugar. Then mix in one fourth teaspoon of onion powder, garlic powder and cayenne pepper in a small bowl, then mix the seasoning to combine. Finally, store in an airtight jar.
Best Fajita Seasoning Recipe FAQs
Store your seasoning in a cool, dry place, dark pantry or cabinet away from direct sunlight and heat. Heat and humidity can break down the spices over time.
This is great to marinate your chicken fajita or use as a shrimp fajita seasoning or even as a steak fajita seasoning.
This is a typical amount for fajitas. You can use anywhere from 1 tablespoon to 3 tablespoons of fajita seasoning per pound, depending on the recipe and your personal preference.
Do spices really go bad? The flavor can definitely lose their flavor, find out more spice facts.
Expert Tips for Making This Fajitas Seasoning Recipe
- Recipe Can be Doubled: Of course, make more, even triple and have it on hand when you need it. Store in an airtight container.
- Add Dried Oregano: A sprinkle of Mexican oregano is wonderful in this marinade. Cilantro is also a wonderful addition.
- Juice: Squeeze if fresh lime juice adds some zing. Citric acid gives a nice kick to the authentic mexican flavor.
- Variation tip: Feel free to add any spices that you enjoy it is great for sauces, soups, poultry etc. Make low sodium by adding a salt substitute.
- Smoked: Elevate your fajita seasoning with a pinch of smoked sea salt or smoked paprika. This makes it so much better than a store bought mix.
- Heat: Crushed red pepper flake or chili flakes will add great flavor and some heat to the fajitas.
What to use this Fajitas Seasoning on
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- Stir to combine.
- Store in an airtight jar.
Christina’s Notes
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- Recipe Can be Doubled: Of course, make more, even triple and have it on hand when you need it. Store in an airtight container.
- Add Dried Oregano: A sprinkle of Mexican oregano is wonderful in this marinade. Cilantro is also a wonderful addition.
- Juice: Squeeze if fresh lime juice adds some zing. Citric acid gives a nice kick to the authentic mexican flavor.
- Variation tip: Feel free to add any spices that you enjoy it is great for sauces, soups, poultry etc. Make low sodium by adding a salt substitute.
- Smoked: Elevate your fajita seasoning with a pinch of smoked sea salt or smoked paprika. This makes it so much better than a store bought mix.
- Heat: Crushed red pepper flake or chili flakes will add great flavor and some heat to the fajitas.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
Nutrition
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This recipe is my personal adaption of an ethnic-inspired recipe. It is not intended to be an authentic recipe. I’ve recreated this recipe because I enjoy the flavors and I want to encourage my readers to expand their tastes and try new flavor combinations. The recipe, ingredients, and processes may have been adapted to make the recipe accessible to the average American. I have provided links to authentic versions of the recipe in the post above. I encourage you to visit these pages and learn more about the traditional version(s) of this recipe.
How much of this recipe do I need to use for any recipe that I work with?
It depends on the recipe. Use as normal for what the recipe calls for or to taste.
Thanks for this recipe! I love making my own spice mixes.
Yum! This is a great seasoning to have on hand. Great recipe, thanks!