Fajita Seasoning

Fajita seasoning. Better than store bought, this classic seasoning features the unique combination of cumin, paprika, red chili powder, and oregano. Apart from the traditional fajita, there are plenty of ways to use this spice mix, in soups, stews, and so on. An incredible mix to enjoy restaurant-worthy dishes at home!

The perfect seasoning can make or break a dish. And in this case, we are talking about the classic Tex- Mex cuisine. The right combination of spices is what makes it so popular and delicious.

Fajita seasoning made with an amazing combination of cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano and cayenne pepper. It’s very similar to taco seasoning mix, but with plenty of ground cumin.

How To Make Homemade Fajita Seasoning

This seasoning is basically a simple mix of spices that you may already have in your pantry. The key spices include ground cumin, paprika and dried oregano. You’ll also need red chili powder and cayenne pepper. If you are after a mild version of this spice mixture, half a teaspoon is all you need for a little extra heat. However, if you love spicy fajitas, feel free to add more red chili powder or cayenne pepper. And lastly, two simple ingredients that are big on flavor, onion powder and garlic powder. Combine everything together, and you have an amazing spice mix to add to your favorite fajitas.

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Yield: 1/2 cup

Fajita Seasoning

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Homemade classic fajita spice mix to make your favorite fajitas!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. Combine together ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, red chili powder and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
2. Store in an airtight container. 

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 20Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 0mgSodium 15mgCarbohydrates 4gFiber 2gSugar 0gProtein 1g

The nutritional data is for information purposes only

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