Name: Homemade Fajita Seasoning
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp paprika; 2 tbsp ground cumin; 2 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp onion powder; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1 tsp ground coriander (optional, but I love it); 1 tsp salt

Guys, today we are whipping up another go-to staple spice mix. And that would be this super easy Homemade Fajitas Seasoning Mix recipe that is fragrant, ultra flavorful and can convert the most regular Mexican recipe something that face-plant worthy.

What Is Fajita Seasoning

I love love love the awesomeness that is Fajita seasoning. Now, let’s get real. You can totally buy it in-store or online. But trust me when I say it is worth it since you can easily whip it up yourself, with 7 everyday you probably already own in your spice cupboard. And it tastes soooooooooo good.

Related Link => Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas.

Of course you can add in extra herbs and spices to your taste. But making it at home means that you make it exactly to your taste. It is super affordable and highly adaptable so you can mix and match herbs and spices to your taste.

Fajita starts with a Mexican base of cumin, paprika and chili to which you add other aromatics and flavors. Please don’t get stressed about making your own homemade spice mix from scratch.

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. #easypeasy right?

Use it to whip up your very own restaurant-worthy takeaway Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas or Instant Pot Steak Fajitas at home.

What Is In Fajita Seasoning

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

This homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe is a great spice mix to have in your kitchen store cupboard. It vibrant, flavorful and soooo easy to make in less than 10 minutes!! Perfect for adding Mexican flavors to all sorts of dishes like fajitas, casseroles and makes an affordable edible gift. Click through to get this awesome Fajita mix Recipe!! #fajitaseasoning #fajitasseasoning #fajitaspicemix #spiceblends #spicemixes #homemadespices #DIYspiceblend #spices #mexicanspices #seasoning #fajitamix

How To Make Fajita Seasoning

Measure out all the herbs and spices into a mixing bowl.
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.

Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe Tips

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

Vary spices. Feel free to add a teaspoon more or less of herbs or spices to your taste.
Start with less. Go easy on the seasoning, start with less than you think you need and add more to taste.
Awesome spice rub. This makes an awesome spice rub and works great on chicken, pork and shrimps.

Marinate meats. Allow the meat or veggies to marinate for 30 minuets 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 on meat etc.
Suitable for various diets. This is suitable for vegan, gluten-free and low carb diets.

How To Use Fajita Seasoning

Well as the name implies you use it to season meats and vegetables for making Fajitas. But feel free to use it for other everyday dinners. Such as:

soups
nachos
Mexican-inspired casseroles
quesadillas
egg bakes
fajita salads
roasted vegetables

Recipes You Can Use Fajita Seasoning Mix With

Homemade Fajita Seasoning Substitute

Don’t have Fajita seasoning mix to hand? Worry not, there are a few substitutes you can do.

Related Link : Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas.

First thing is to see which of the herbs and spices you have and simply use a mix of what you have and flavor your food. Alternatively, you can scan through your spice cupboard and see what other spices or blends you have (that you like) and use that.

You could also use a simple mix of garlic powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and salt as a start and go from there.

Homemade Fajitas Seasoning Mix For Gifting

And this Homemade Fajitas Seasoning Mix recipe makes for a super unique DIY gift. Mix up a couple of batches, decant into cute spice jars, add a ribbon and a label and hand out to all your foodie friends.

Fajitas Seasoning Weight Watchers Points

There are 0 Blue Plan SmartPoints in this Homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix. Yaye!

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