Our homemade fajita seasoning recipe is easy to make and will help you bring authentic Mexican flavors to your dinner table. Whether you’re making chicken or steak fajitas, reach for our seasoning blend; it’s so much better than the store-bought variety!
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You can even use it to make fish or shrimp fajitas (my personal favorite). You’ll find many uses for our homemade seasoning blend.
Made with simple ingredients, this recipe is well-balanced and fine-tuned to take Taco Tuesday to the next level. Your family may even start asking for Fajita Fridays!
Fajitas are a staple in Tex-Mex restaurants in South Texas and anywhere there’s a Mexican community. They’re one of those dishes that make everyone second-guess their dinner choice when they see a sizzling plate making their way through the dining room.
If you love Mexican food, make sure to try our Chicken Fajitas and Chicken Quesadilla recipes.
Ingredients
Gather the ingredients to prepare our Homemade Fajita seasoning recipe. Culinary professionals call this the “Mise en Place,” which means “everything in its Place.”
Setting up your ingredients not only helps speed up the cooking process but also ensures you have all the necessary ingredients on hand to make the recipe.
Can I change up the recipe?
Absolutely. You can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your personal preference. For a milder version, leave out the cayenne pepper. If you want to kick up the heat, add more cayenne or extra chili powder.
We used smoked paprika to add a little smoky flavor to the blend, but you can use sweet paprika if you prefer. If you’re watching your salt intake, you can cut back on the amount of salt or eliminate it completely.
To add a citrus note, add lemon or lime zest to the seasoning. For added flavor, add dried bell peppers to the mixture.
Are you looking for a marinade? Add two tablespoons of olive oil and a tablespoon of lime juice or lemon juice to the spice mix to make a fajita marinade. It’s a great way to kick up the flavor of beef fajitas.
How to Make Fajita Seasoning
Follow along with my simple step-by-step instructions to learn how to make Fajita seasoning in your home kitchen.
- Add the Chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper seasonings to a small bowl.
- Mix to combine the seasoning blend.
Our fajita seasoning will take your fajitas to the next level of deliciousness. I like to make a big batch, so it’s always on hand. You can even use this at your backyard barbecue as a dry rub seasoning.
How to Store
Store fajita seasoning in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 months.
Recipe FAQs
You can leave the sugar out of the fajita seasoning if you prefer. It does balance out the flavors, but it’s not a deal breaker if you leave it out. Just an FYI, sugar is a flavor enhancer, the same way salt is. That’s why it’s included in many seasoning blends.
Is fajita seasoning the same as taco seasoning?
They’re similar, but not identical. Fajita seasoning usually has less chili powder and more emphasis on cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic for a smoky, savory profile.
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Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika or sweet
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar optional
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
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Instructions
- Add the chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper seasonings to a small bowl.
- Mix to combine the seasoning blend.
Notes
Use 1 to 1½ tablespoons per pound. Can I make it without salt?
Yes, leave the salt out and season to taste later. How long will it keep?
Up to 6 months in an airtight container stored in a cool, dry place. Can I make a big batch?
Absolutely! Just multiply the ingredients and store it for quick meals.
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