Fajita seasoning is a zesty, Mexican-style rub for tacos, fajitas, and more. You can make your fajita spice blend at home with just a few simple spices.
Fajita seasoning can be used as a marinade for steak and chicken fajitas, sprinkled on grilled veggies, shrimp tacos, or quesadillas.
Why You'll Love Homemade Fajita Seasoning
- It's easy to make your own DIY fajita seasoning - it's a simple blend of spices and herbs that saves well in the pantry and can be used in so many ways!
- This blend is delicious on fajitas, tacos, vegetables, and more!
Fajita Seasoning FAQs
Fajita seasoning typically includes a mix of chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne. It might also include Mexican oregano, salt, and sugar.
Homemade fajita seasoning keeps for 6 months in the pantry. I recommend storing it in a glass jar or container in a cool, dry place.
If you don't have fajita seasoning, you can substitute it for taco seasoning, a chili powder blend, or even Cajun seasoning.
To make a marinade from fajita seasoning, combine 2 tablespoons of fajita seasoning with ¼ cup olive oil and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Whisk till fully combined.
Mexican oregano is grassier and more floral, while Mediterranean oregano has an anise flavor. Just check the bottle at the store; most grocery stores sell both. If you can't find Mexican oregano, no problem; Mediterranean will work too!
Fajita Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients and blend in a food processor or blender for 30 seconds or until ingredients are combined in a powder form.
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