Homemade Fajita Seasoning

Homemade Fajita Seasoning features a bold blend of spices that you may already have in your kitchen now! Store-bought seasoning blends just can’t compare to this mouthwatering mix of brown sugar, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, and more.

Why We Love This Fajita Seasoning Recipe

Fajita seasoning is a delicious blend of dried herbs and spices made from pantry staples you probably already have on hand. There’s no need to make an extra trip to the store when you can make this seasoning blend at home!

Turning Fajita Seasoning into a Marinade

When you are ready to use your fajita seasoning, whisk together 1 tablespoon of fajita seasoning with 3 tablespoons of canola oil, 1 tablespoon of low-sodium soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice until well incorporated. You can marinate shrimp, chicken, or steak with this mix!

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How to Store

I tend to find that store-bought spice blends tend to go stale and lose their flavor and aroma pretty quickly, but no such worries with this homemade fajita seasoning! Make sure the spices and herbs you are using have a good shelf life and store the mix in a cupboard in an air tight container and it will be good for up to 4 months.

To check if your spice mix is still good to use, grab a little between your fingers and rub. If it has a strong aroma you are good to go!

Serving Suggestions

Use homemade fajita seasoning to add flavor to your steak, chicken, or shrimp.

More Homemade Seasoning Recipes To Try

• Italian Seasoning Recipe
• Creole Seasoning
• Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
• Homemade Herbs de Provence Recipe
• Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
• Blackened Seasoning Mix

Recipe Card

Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe

4.62 from 104 votes

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Total: 5 minutes mins

Servings: 12 tablespoons

Author: Becky Hardin

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This homemade fajita seasoning is quick and easy to prepare and will make your fajitas sing! A delicious blend of fresh herbs and spices, this authentic mix is so much better than store bought!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• ▢ 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• ▢ 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• ▢ 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• ▢ 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary

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Instructions 

• Stir all the ingredients together. Store in an airtight container. If wanting to make fajitas, see the next steps.
  3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
  
• Whisk together 1 tablespoon Fajita Seasoning with 3 tablespoons canola oil, 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce and 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice until well incorporated. Spread over fajita meat: chicken, skirt steak, flank steak or shrimp and marinate (refrigerate 1-8 hours to marinate). Cook as desired.

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Becky’s Tips

• Makes 3/4 cup
• Keep seasoning in an airtight container or jar, in a moisture-free environment, up to 4 months.

Calories: 17kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 392mgPotassium: 27mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 220IUCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make Fajita Seasoning Step by Step

Mix the Spices: Stir 3 tablespoons of dark brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of ground cumin, 2 teaspoons of kosher salt, 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon of dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon of dried rosemary together. Store in an airtight container.