Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe
Making your own homemade fajita seasoning is another step towards controlling ingredients in the things you eat! So easy to do with simple spices that you have in your pantry.
This fajita seasoning beats the store-bought packets that have added preservatives and additives. Plus you can customize the flavor by adding more or less of some ingredients. This homemade fajita seasoning is low sodium and gluten free!
I love making homemade seasoning blends because they taste much better than the store-bought packets. Plus, this fajita seasoning recipe is so easy to make, there’s really no reason not to make it yourself!
Everyone loves fajitas there are so many ways to make fajitas: in a skillet, grill, crockpot, oven and my favorite – in the instant pot!
When you make your own spice mixtures, you save money and know what is in each batch. This recipe is also significantly better than store-bought fajita seasoning, making it the perfect addition to your spice cabinet.
This seasoning is great with chicken, steak, pork or for any kind of meat and even vegetables!
Homemade seasonings also make great gifts!
Ingredients for Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe
- 1 Tbsp. Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Paprika or Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
The ingredients can be doubled, tripled, etc. to make a larger portion.
Detailed Steps for Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe
Measure out the individual ingredients and add them to a bowl.
Mix the ingredients well.
Add the seasoning to an airtight container. I also like this spice jar for storing the seasoning.
This recipe makes about 3 tablespoons of seasoning, which is enough to season about 2 pounds of chicken or steak. Good for about 1.5 pounds of meat plus peppers and onions.
You can scale the recipe up as needed.
Enjoy
Enjoy the wonderful satisfaction of making your own homemade fajita seasoning with spices found in your pantry. Fajita seasoning without additives and preservatives and fillers and plus gluten free!
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Try some of my other homemade seasoning recipes:
Some of my canning recipes:
- Zucchini Relish
- Peach Salsa
- Peach Jalapeno Bourbon BBQ Sauce
- Roasted Tomato Sauce
- Peach Pepper Jelly
- Bread and Butter Pickles
- Spicy Garlic Dill Pickles
- Dill Pickles
- Cucumber Relish
- Green Chili Peppers
- Pickled Radishes
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Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe
Making your own homemade fajita seasoning is another step towards controlling ingredients in the things you eat! So easy to do with simple spices that you have in your pantry.
This fajita seasoning beats the store-bought packets that have added preservatives and additives. Plus you can customize the flavor and sodium level and this homemade fajita seasoning is gluten free!
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika or Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
- Measure out the individual ingredients and add them to a bowl.
- Mix the ingredients well and add to airtight container.
- This recipe makes about 3 tablespoons of seasoning, which is enough to season about 2 pounds of chicken or steak. Good for about 1.5 pounds of meat plus peppers and onions. You can scale the recipe up as needed.
Notes
Can double, triple, etc the recipe to make more at a time. I like these jars (smaller jar and spice jar) for storing the seasoning.
