Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe - Recipes From A Pantry (2024)

Posted on12/04/202318/05/2023Updated on18/05/2023

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You will love this easy Homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix recipe that is fragrant, ultra flavorful, and made with 7 ingredients you already have in your pantry. It transforms the most regular Mexican recipe something that is face-plant worthy. This homemade seasoning is also a fun and affordable edible gift.

Suitable for vegan, gluten-free, low carb, Keto, Paleo, Whole30 diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.

This super easy Homemade Fajita Seasoning recipe is fragrant and ultra flavorful. Similar to taco seasoning, this go-to spice mix will become a favorite to convert regular Mexican recipes into something face-plant worthy.

It’s perfect for chicken fajitas, steak fajitas, and shrimp fajitas. And these Pork Tenderloin Fajitas and my easy Chicken Fajita Salad. Basically, it’s a must for any and all things fajita!

I love, love, love the awesomeness that is Fajita seasoning mix. Now, let’s get real. You can totally buy it in-store or online.

But trust me when I say making it at home is worth it. It’s simple and fresh, versatile, and it tastes so good.

You can easily whip it up yourself with 7 everyday ingredients you probably already own in your spice cupboard.

And, customize this fajita mix by adding in extra herbs and spices to your taste. Yeap, making it at home means that you make it exactly how you like it.

Related Link => Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas.

This fajita seasoning recipe is super affordable and highly adaptable, so you can mix and match herbs and spices to suit your taste. Just like this awesome Poultry Seasoning and my easy Italian Seasoning. #homemadeforthewin

Why Make This Recipe

• It’s So Easy! – This is as easy as measuring a few tablespoons of spices and mixing them together before storing. And it all takes under 5 minutes with no spice grinder in sight and making your own fajita seasoning tastes better than store bought.
• It’s Customizable – Fajita seasoning mix starts with a Mexican base of cumin, paprika, and chili to which you add other aromatics and flavors.
• It’s Better Than Takeout – Use it to whip up your very own restaurant-worthy takeaway Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas or Instant Pot Steak Fajitas at home, or make your favorite fajita recipe with skirt steak, beef, shrimp, or chicken.

Ingredient Notes

There are a few basic ingredients in Homemade Fajita Seasoning, which include:

• Paprika
• Ground Cumin
• Garlic Powder
• Onion Powder
• Chili Powder
• Dried Oregano
• Salt

However, everyone has their own little variations. So for my version, I love adding smoked paprika and ground coriander. Use this as a base recipe, but feel free to adapt to your taste with spices like:

• Chipotle Powder
• Cayenne Pepper
• Black Pepper

Ready to make this fajita spice blend? Gather your ingredients and I will show you…

How To Make Fajita Seasoning

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

1. Measure out all the herbs and spices into a mixing bowl.
2. Mix with a dry spatula or whisk and store in an airtight spice jar or mason jar (if you make a large quantity) for up to 6 months.

Expert Tips

Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe.

• Use fresh spices for the best flavor and longest-lasting spice blend.
• Go easy on the seasoning. Start with less than you think you need and add more to taste.
• Feel free to add a teaspoon more or less of herbs or spices to your taste.
• This makes an awesome spice rub and works great on chicken, pork, and shrimp.

Delicious Variations

• Make A Marinade – Allow the meat or veggies to marinate for 30 minutes or so before cooking in a skillet, Instant Pot, Air Fryer, or oven.
• Make a paste. Sometimes it is easier to mix the fajita seasoning with some oil and make a paste before rubbing it on meat, etc.
• Make It Spicy – Add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to add some heat.
• Make It Salt-Free – Eliminate the salt to use with a low sodium diet.
• Add Citrus – Lemon or lime zest will give the seasoning a bright citrus flavor.

Prep And Storage

• Prep Ahead –Make a jar of spice mix to keep on hand.
• Store –Store in an airtight container or jar in a cool, dry location for 3-6 months.

Related Link : Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas.

FAQs

Serving Suggestions

• Instant Pot Steak Fajitas
• Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
• Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas.
• Instant Pot Chicken Tacos.
• Salmon Tacos.

More Recipes You May Like

There are soooo many amazing seasoning blends you can make at home! Try any or all of these awesome seasoning recipes;

• Stone House Seasoning.
• Jamaican Curry Powder.
• Poultry Seasoning Mix.
• Greek Seasoning.
• Steak Seasoning.
• Creole Seasoning.
• Shawarma Seasoning Spice.
• Blackened Seasoning.
• Tuscan Seasoning.
• Homemade Spice Blends Seasoning.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 0 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

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