Homemade Fajita Seasoning
Skip the store-bought packet and make this flavourful fajita seasoning with spices you likely already have. It's smoky, savoury and just a little spicy—perfect for chicken, steak, shrimp or vegetables.
Prep time
5 min
Cook time
No cook
Serves
About ¼ cup
Ingredients
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- 1 tbspchili powder
- 2 tspground cumin
- 2 tspsmoked paprika
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- 1 tsponion powder
- 1 tspdried oregano
- 1 tspsalt
- ½ tspfreshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tspcayenne pepper, optional
Ingredients
- 1 tbspchili powder
- 2 tspground cumin
- 2 tspsmoked paprika
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- 1 tsponion powder
- 1 tspdried oregano
- 1 tspsalt
- ½ tspfreshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tspcayenne pepper, optional
Instructions
Method
- 1
Add all the ingredients to a small bowl or jar and stir until evenly combined.
- 2
Use immediately or transfer to an airtight jar and store in a cool, dry cupboard for up to six months.
- 3
Give the seasoning a quick stir or shake before using.
How to Use It
- 1
Use approximately 2 tablespoons of seasoning for every 1 pound (450 g) of chicken, beef, shrimp or vegetables.
- 2
Cook the meat or vegetables in a little olive oil, sprinkle with the seasoning and add a small splash of water—about 2 to 3 tablespoons. Toss everything together and continue cooking until evenly coated and flavourful.
Melissa's Notes
This recipe makes approximately four tablespoons, enough to season about 2 pounds of meat or vegetables.
For a milder blend, leave out the cayenne pepper.
Regular paprika can replace smoked paprika, although the flavour will be a little less smoky.
If you prefer to control the salt in your meal, reduce or omit it from the blend and season the finished fajitas to taste.
Nutrition Information
Per ¼ tsp
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
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