Fajita Seasoning Mix

This homemade fajita seasoning is the perfect blend of Mexican spices. It’s simple, quick, and easy to make.

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The BEST Fajita Seasoning Mix Recipe

This homemade fajita seasoning is so simple. It comes together easily and quickly. In under 5 minutes, you can have homemade seasoning that tastes better than store-bought.

This recipe is as simple as adding all of the ingredients to a bowl and mixing to combine. No extra work is needed.

Homemade fajita seasoning adds a lot of flavor and color to whatever you want to add it to.

I like adding it to chicken, shrimp, and beef. It makes an excellent base for marinades or can be sprinkled directly on your meat or vegetables.

What’s in Fajita Seasoning?

• smoked paprika
• ground cumin
• garlic powder
• cayenne pepper
• dried oregano
• onion powder
• salt
• ground black pepper

How to use Fajita Seasoning Mix

Chicken - combine 2 tablespoons of fajita seasoning with ¼ cup olive oil, ⅓ cup lime juice, and ¼ cup water. Add to a resealable bag with chicken breast.

Marinate for 30 minutes to 12 hours. Grill or bake in the oven. 

Shrimp - combine 2 tablespoons of fajita seasoning, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ cup lime juice, ¼ cup orange juice. Add to a resealable bag with shrimp.

Marinate for 15 minutes. Do not marinate longer. The citrus juices will begin to cook the shrimp. Grill or saute in a skillet. 

Beef - combine 2 tablespoons of fajita seasoning, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon of oil with flank steak.

Marinate 1 hour to 12 hours. Grill or bake in the oven. 

Vegetables - combine 2 tablespoons of fajita seasoning and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add to a resealable bag with vegetables.

Marinate for up to 24 hours. Grill or roast them in the oven.

how to make fajita seasoning

Detailed instructions and measurements to make Homemade Fajita Seasoning are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a jar or mixing bowl. 
2. Mix thoroughly to combine. 
3. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Homemade Fajita Seasoning Tips & Tricks

Make sure your spices aren’t expired. The older your spices are, the less flavor they will have.

Be sure to store it in an airtight container. It will stay fresh longer.

Make sure to store it in a cool, dry place like your pantry.

Fajita Seasoning Recipe FAQs

Fajita Seasoning Easy Substitutions

You can adjust the spices to your preference. You can also omit the salt entirely if you want a salt-free seasoning.

How to store Fajita Seasoning Mix

Homemade fajita seasoning needs to be stored in the pantry (or other cool, dry place) in an airtight container. It will stay fresh and last much longer by storing it in a cool, dry place out of the direct sunlight and heat. It will last up to 6 months when stored properly.

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Homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix

This homemade fajita seasoning is the perfect blend of Mexican spices. It's simple, quick, and easy to make.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Total Time 5 mins

Course Seasoning

Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex

Servings 4 tablespoons

Calories 13 kcal

Protein 1 g

Ingredients

  

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• 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

 

• Combine all of the ingredients in a jar or mixing bowl.
• Mix thoroughly to combine.
• Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix

Serving Size

 

1 tablespoon

Amount per Serving

Calories

13

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

1

g

2

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Sodium

 

294

mg

13

%

Potassium

 

70

mg

2

%

Carbohydrates

 

2

g

1

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

1

g

1

%

Protein

 

1

g

2

%

Vitamin A

 

722

IU

14

%

Vitamin C

 

1

mg

1

%

Calcium

 

23

mg

2

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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