Fajita Seasoning

This fajita seasoning is easy to make at home with a few simple seasonings and spices! It’s the perfect way to add flavor to so many meals and last for months in the pantry.

Other ways I love to elevate taco Tuesday is with this taco seasoning!

Homemade Fajita Seasoning

Homemade fajita seasoning isn’t just for steak fajitas! It’s a dry rub blend of tasty herbs and spices when combined create a mouthwatering seasoning for shrimp fajitas or pork, and chicken recipes like grilled chicken and chicken fajita bowls!

This homemade dry spice blend of bold flavors adds so much flavor to meat! It’s an ideal seasoning to use along with steak fajita marinade or try it with these easy crockpot chicken fajitas!. Tex Mex night just got a whole lot more delicious!

Fajita Seasoning Ingredients

You may find that taco seasoning and fajita seasoning are very similar! The main difference is that taco seasoning contains oregano, however, the main elements are the same.

• Chili powder: Adds a spicy, bold taste that pairs well with Mexican dishes.
• Ground cumin: An earthy taste that balances well with the other spices.
• Paprika: I used regular paprika, for a smokier flavor add smoked paprika.
• Kosher salt: I like Kosher salt when cooking, if you are using table salt start with half the amount.
• Garlic powder: A flavorful addition to any spice blend.
• Onion powder: Adds a savory onion taste without overpowering like an actual onion might.

Substitutions and Variations

Add as little or as much as a particular spice as you’d like. Make it spicy or mild, salty or tame. It’s up to you!
Some alternate ingredient options could be:

• Oregano
• Sugar
• Turmeric
• Cayenne
• Chipotle powder
• Coriander
• Celery salt
• Cocoa powder

Homemade vs Store-Bought Dry Rub Mixes

Oh, what’s not to love about making dry spice mixes right at home! Packages of spice mix can come with an abundance of additives and preservatives we can’t even pronounce. That, plus a whole lot of sodium. When you make it yourself, not only is it much healthier, but it’s also a way to save money. You can control the amount of spice and salt you add, which means you can season it to your liking.

Having jars at the ready means saving time. The more you think about it, the more you’ll realize there really is no benefit to buying it from the store over making it from scratch.

How to Use Fajita Seasoning Mix

Having a jar of DIY fajita seasoning alongside jars of other spice mixes is one of the smartest moves any home chef can make. It’s a way to avoid all of the added sodium and preservatives in a store-bought mix and can be used in so many recipes! Try it in:

• Fajita veggies
• Steak and potatoes
• Sheet pan chicken fajitas
• Fajita salad

Storing Fajita Seasoning

The beauty of making your own seasoning mixes from scratch is that they last for months! You can keep this fajita mix in a tight lid jar for up to 6 months stored in a cool dry area. Chances are you’ll have used it on many things by then. You can mix up a new batch and replace it in minutes.

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