Homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix for Authentic Tex‑Mex Flavor

A good homemade fajita seasoning makes a big difference in your dishes. This simple spice blend is delicious on chicken, steak, pork, and vegetables, and it takes only minutes to prepare.

Homemade Fajita Seasoning

We love fajitas and wanted a homemade seasoning as good as our favorite Mexican restaurant’s. Making your own blend lets you control salt, heat, and other flavors so it matches your tastes perfectly.

Most of these spices are pantry staples, so you can mix a fresh batch whenever you need one. It really only takes about five minutes to put together.

This seasoning is excellent on our Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas and works equally well for grilled steak, roasted vegetables, or pork. It’s an easy way to add bright, Mexican-inspired flavor to weeknight meals.

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Homemade Fajita Seasoning

By Sandy Clifton

A good homemade fajita seasoning will make a big difference in how your recipe turns out. This blend is delicious on chicken, steak, pork, and vegetables.

Prep: 10 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 4 oz

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder (mild)
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
• ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• ¼ teaspoon Cayenne
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Corn Starch
• ½ teaspoon Tajin (optional) a Mexican seasoning blend with lime

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or a 1-cup mason jar with a lid.
• Shake or stir well to blend evenly.
• Store in a cool, dark place. For convenience, make a double batch to keep on hand.

Notes

I recommend making a double batch so you have seasoning ready for future meals.

Nutrition

Calories: 10 kcal

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Spices

Cuisine: Mexican

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