Whip up your own homemade Fajita seasoning in minutes! With chili powder and smoked paprika, adds a fresh and flavorful kick to any dish. It’s fresh and free from additives and perfect for making Chicken Fajita Casserole and Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas.

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I love making homemade fajita seasoning mix to have on hand in my spice drawer. This spice blend is smoky, savory, and just a little bit spicy, giving your dishes that authentic taste without the additives you might find in pre-packaged blends.

Why I love this seasoning

I love being able to adjust the flavors to my liking. I want it spicier? I can add more chili powder. I prefer it smokier? I add more smoked paprika!
The flavors are so much more vibrant compared to store-bought mixes.
No hidden additives or preservatives. Just pure spices.

Ingredients

chili powder
smoked paprika
cumin
granulated garlic
salt

Step by step

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir until fully combined.
Store in a sealed jar or dish in the pantry for up to a month.

Tips for best results

I use American chili powder, as its flavor can vary based on its origin.
It’s important to use high-quality spices to ensure the best taste. Lower-quality spices can be less flavorful, making the seasoning taste dull and lacking depth.
While you can substitute regular paprika for smoked paprika, I recommend using smoked paprika because it adds a wonderful smoky flavor to the mix.
I prefer fine sea salt for this seasoning, but any non-coarse salt will work well. Coarse salt can make the seasoning overly salty, so be careful if you decide to use it.

Variations

Feel free to customize this seasoning to match your taste and play with the recipe. Add cayenne pepper for a spicy kick or a bit of brown sugar if you prefer some sweetness. You can also try incorporating dried oregano, garlic powder, or onion powder for additional layers of flavor.

Ways to use fajita seasoning

There are so many tasty ways to use your fajita seasoning other than traditional chicken or steak fajitas:

give chicken breasts or thighs, beef, shrimp, or tofu a flavorful boost by rubbing the seasoning onto them before grilling, sautéing, or baking or adding to some oil and a little lime juice creating marinades
sprinkle the seasoning over potatoes before roasting for a tasty and aromatic side dish that everyone will love
use it to lightly season veggies after roasting or steaming
enhance the flavor of your soups or stews by adding a spoonful of seasoning, it would be very tasty in chicken tortilla soup, turkey chili, or taco soup

Storage

Keep your homemade fajita seasoning fresh by store it in an airtight container or jar in a cool, dry place, like your pantry. It should stay fresh and flavorful for up to a month. Make sure the storage is tightly sealed to prevent moisture from causing clumping or loss of potency.

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