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.
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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.
Fajita seasoning has a more subtle flavor compared to taco seasoning. Taco seasoning generally contains chili powder. That’s not to say you can’t use this spice blend for your tacos, though!
While there are some crushed red pepper flakes in this recipe, it’s definitely not what I’d consider a spicy seasoning blend. You can always add more or less red pepper flakes to adjust the heat.
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
5-Star Review
“This is a great recipe! My husband said he wanted us to use this all the time now instead of store bought!” – Karen B.
Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe
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Ingredients
- 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
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.
Nutrition Information
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.
Great recipe, better then store bought and economical to make yourself.
This is a great recipe! My husband said he wanted us to use this all the time now instead of store bought!
Why is dried oregano listed twice? Once for one teaspoon and a second time for half a teaspoon. Is one supposed to be another spice?
Hi Becky. I am making this now and I realized that dried oregano is listed twice- 1 tsp and then a few ingredients down as 1/2 teaspoon? Is this a misprint? How much should I add? Thanks for info !
Becky, I noticed that there are two listings for oregano, is this correct?
You list Oregano twice (1 tsp and 1/2 tsp) is this correct or should on be a different spice?
This seasoning was delicious. Homemade is so much better than store bought because you can control what’s in it! Can’t wait to use it again!
Thanks, April! Great to hear you love it!
Sounds perfect!! I think I have everything on hand, so I will have to make it! Love this seasoning on so many things!
Enjoy, Kristyn!
Homemade is always the best, especially when store bought seasonings have so much junk in them. I and making this soon, thank you!
Thanks, Lauren! Enjoy :)
I love this. I prefer to make my own spice mixes.
Thanks, Laura!