Fajita Seasoning Recipe

If you want to bring bold Tex-Mex flavor into your kitchen with almost no effort, this fajita seasoning recipe is exactly what you need. Made with simple pantry spices, this homemade blend delivers smoky, savory, mildly spicy flavor that transforms chicken, beef, shrimp, and vegetables into restaurant-style fajitas. The texture is fine and fragrant, making it easy to coat meats evenly while creating rich flavor in every bite. Best of all, this easy seasoning mix comes together in just 5 minutes and keeps beautifully for future meals.

Ingredients

For the Fajita Seasoning

• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

How to Make Fajita Seasoning Recipe

• Prepare the spices: Gather all the spices and measuring spoons before starting. This helps ensure accurate measurements and an evenly balanced seasoning blend.
• Combine the ingredients: Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to a small mixing bowl.
• Mix thoroughly: Whisk the spices together until the mixture is completely combined and evenly coloured. Break up any small clumps with the back of a spoon if needed.
• Transfer to a jar: Spoon the fajita seasoning into a clean airtight spice jar or container. Seal tightly to preserve freshness and flavor.
• Use and enjoy: Sprinkle 2 to 3 tablespoons of seasoning over 500g of chicken, beef, shrimp, or vegetables before cooking for delicious homemade fajitas.

Tips for the Best Fajita Seasoning

How do I make the seasoning less spicy?

Reduce or completely omit the cayenne pepper for a milder seasoning blend that still keeps plenty of smoky flavor.

Can I make this seasoning salt-free?

Yes, simply leave out the salt and season your fajitas separately during cooking. This works especially well for low-sodium diets.

Why does homemade seasoning taste fresher?

Freshly mixed spices have stronger natural oils and aromas than many pre-packaged seasoning packets, giving homemade blends deeper flavor.

How can I make the flavor smokier?

Swap regular paprika for smoked paprika to create a richer, slightly smoky fajita seasoning perfect for grilled meats.

What is the best way to coat meat evenly?

Toss sliced meat with a little olive oil before adding the seasoning. This helps the spices stick evenly and creates better flavor during cooking.

Serving Suggestions

• Use with chicken, steak, shrimp, or roasted vegetables
• Sprinkle over sheet pan fajitas before baking
• Stir into sour cream for a quick fajita dip
• Add to taco meat for extra smoky flavor
• Mix into rice or roasted potatoes

Storage

Room Temperature

Store the seasoning in an airtight spice jar in a cool, dry cupboard for up to 6 months for the best flavor.

Refrigerator

Refrigeration is not necessary, but you can store it in the fridge if your kitchen is warm or humid.

Freezing

Freezing is not usually needed for dry seasoning mixes, but the blend can be frozen in a sealed container for up to 1 year.

Nutrition

• Calories: 18 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 3g
• Protein: 1g
• Fat: 1g
• Saturated Fat: 0.1g
• Sodium: 295mg

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredient brands and portion sizes.

FAQs

Fajita Seasoning Recipe

Recipe by Milli RoseCourse: SeasoningCuisine: Tex-MexDifficulty: Easy

Servings

8

tablespoons

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Total time

5

minutes

Calories

18

kcal

Easy homemade fajita seasoning made with smoky spices, garlic, onion, and paprika for bold Tex-Mex flavor.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chili powder

• 1 tablespoon paprika

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin

• 2 teaspoons garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

• Gather all spices and measuring spoons before starting.
• Add chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to a small mixing bowl.
• Whisk thoroughly until the seasoning mixture is evenly blended and no clumps remain.
• Transfer the fajita seasoning to an airtight spice jar or container.
• Use 2 to 3 tablespoons seasoning per 500g meat or vegetables for fajitas.

Notes

• Adjust cayenne pepper for more or less heat.
• Store in a cool, dry cupboard away from sunlight.
• This seasoning also works well in tacos, burritos, and grilled vegetables.