This Easy Fajita Seasoning recipe is great to have on hand! Amazing flavor with ingredients that you control! Makes a great gift as well for the foodies in your life too! Love making your own seasoning mixes? Make sure to check out my Cajun Spice Mix, Taco Seasoning, and Homemade Apple Pie Spice recipe.
Fajita Seasoning
I love making my own seasoning mixes at home. It allows me to control the level of saltiness, spiciness, etc. Today I’m sharing my Easy Fajita Seasoning Mix and I can’t wait for you to try it!
So here’s the cool thing about this easy homemade fajita seasoning recipe (or any homemade spice mix for that matter)… Say you make it, and you’re like, “Whoa! Too spicy for me!” All you need to do is cut back on the cayenne or eliminate it entirely. Too salty? Cut back on the salt. It’s so easy to customize this seasoning mix to your liking and really get that perfect flavor for your family.
I do suggest making it once the way I have it written and then feel free to make adjustments from there. My feelings will not be hurt in the slightest 🙂
What Meat Can I Use with Fajita Seasoning
I have used this particular blend of spices for flavoring all sorts of meats and veggies. Chicken, steak pork, peppers, onions, anything really. It adds so much delicious flavor!
Fajita Seasoning Also Makes a Great Gift Idea
Not only do I love making this easy seasoning for at-home use, but it makes a great gift as well. This homemade fajita seasoning mix recipe fits perfectly into 4 ounce jars. I use Ball Smooth Jars for gift giving. They’re super cute! Decorate the lid or wrap some twine around the jar and you’ve got a great little gift for the foodies in your life. (It would make a great stocking stuffer for Christmas!) Super easy and something they will totally use and enjoy.
Why Make Fajita Seasoning Mix at Home?
The other great thing about making your own seasoning mixes is that it’s a great way to use up all those spices you’re storing in your cabinets. I don’t know about you, but when I pull out a jar of garlic powder and the “powder” is more like a rock, I feel like I’ve wasted some money. Making my own seasoning mixes gets me to use up those spices that I buy.
What Is In Homemade Fajita Seasoning
- chili powder
- kosher salt
- paprika (smoked paprika is also great!)
- sugar (optional)
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- cayenne pepper
- cumin
- cornstarch
Please note that the corn starch is optional. It helps to thicken the juice, creating a slurry. It is not for flavor.
Now that I’ve got us all craving fajitas….what kind is your favorite? My boys would both pick chicken but I’m all about the steak fajitas – yum! I love making fajitas and serving them on these cast iron fajita skillets. It’s like a restaurant experience at home!
Let’s get started!
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How To Make Fajita Seasoning
Fajita Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika (can use smoked paprika if you prefer)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar optional
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, needed only if you're not using the seasoning right away
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients together in a small bowl and whisk to combine
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Sprinkle on meat and vegetables while cooking. Use as you would a package mix.
- This mix can also be used as a rub. Apply to meat and/or vegetables at least an hour before cooking.
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Marilyn Jourden says
i just printed your taco and fajita seasoning recipes. Do you add water to the meat and seasoning mixture as you do with the store bought seasoning packets? if so how much water per lb. of meat?
Thanks.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I do! I usually add 1/4 to 1/2 cup.
Laura Shaffer says
This was great. I had doubts about the sugar and corn starch but it’s right on. I didn’t have smoked paprika (just regular) but I did have smoked salt which added a little something.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Awesome! So glad you gave it a try Laura!
Denisa says
How much would u say is equivalent to a store bought packet? For use in soups and such? ?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
About 2 tablespoons!
Jody says
Very tastey! I love that I can control the amount of sodium unlike pre-made store bought mixes.
Cheryl Green says
Hi Trish, First I want to say that I have made several of your recipes and keep coming back to find more. Thank you for all your inspiration and ideas. Second, I have a question about this Fajita Seasoning recipe; Do I use the entire amount for one recipe? I am just a little confused as it says serves 20 in the description. Thank you in advance.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much! I use a couple tablespoons per pound of meat. Hope that helps!
Heather says
Very good recipe. Had all the stuff for fajitas but no seasoning packet. Was gonna just use some taco sauce as I have done in the past but found this recipe and very glad I did. I used everything as said but I did leave out the sugar and didn’t have corn starch so used a little less of whole wheat flour and the taste was really good. My father and daughter loved it. Thank you.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks so much Heather!
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
This is such a good recipe to have on hand, thank you!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Lori! We use it A LOT 🙂