Fajita Seasoning – A Beautiful Mess

You will love this easy Fajita Seasoning recipe. Use it when making chicken, steak, shrimp, or veggie fajitas. You will never have to buy pre-made seasoning again. This Fajita Seasoning has a mild spicy and sweet taste that can be adjusted to suit your taste. I am so excited to share my Homemade Fajita Seasoning recipe with you!

Related: Taco seasoning, Italian seasoning, chili seasoning, Cajun seasoning.

Fajita seasoning ingredients

• Chili powder
• salt
• Paprika powder
• sugar
• Onion powder
• Garlic powder
• Cumin powder
• Cornstarch

When choosing a container to store my homemade spice mixes, I 4 oz jar with bamboo lidIf you are using the same containers, you can double this recipe to make a nearly full jar like the one pictured.

Fajita Seasoning Recipe

Prepare ingredients: Measure each spice into a mixing bowl.

Stir gently to mix or seal container and shake.

Store in an airtight container.

Tips on how to make it

• You can customize this recipe to suit your diet by reducing the salt (or eliminating it) if you’re on a low-sodium diet, removing ingredients you may be allergic to or dislike, or adjusting the spiciness level.
• The cornstarch in this recipe helps the spice mix completely coat the protein and veggies. It’s not essential if you want to leave out the cornstarch, but I find it useful to have it.
• To use this seasoning, place it in a shallow bowl and mix it with protein and vegetables before cooking.
• When I make fajitas, I like to add lime juice, homemade guacamole, sour cream, and homemade queso.

Why homemade seasonings are the best

• The best ingredients – Homemade condiments, what’s in them (and what’s not)? do not have If you’re avoiding sugar, dairy, and gluten, making your own seasonings is a great idea, and you can even use all-organic spices if you prefer.
• Unlimited Supply – If you make fajitas often like we do, relying on store-bought seasoning packets can be a pain. This way you always have what you need and can always make more if you run out.
• Great taste – This recipe tastes amazing. It’s so tasty and the whole family loves it.
• You can adjust the level of spiciness – This recipe, when made as written, is what I would consider “mild.” It’s flavorful and Some It’s spicy, but not too spicy (my kids always let me know if they think something is too spicy.) When I’m cooking just for myself, I use this seasoning, plus add some red pepper flakes and chili powder for a little extra heat.

Shelf life

Homemade spices will keep in your pantry for 1-2 years. For maximum freshness, use them within 6 months. This goes without saying, but the fresher the spices you use, the longer they will last, so if this is a concern for you, avoid using spices that have been sitting in a drawer for years.

How much seasoning is in each bag?

If you are using a recipe that calls for “one packet” of store-bought fajita seasoning, you may be wondering how much of your homemade mix equates to “one packet.” This recipe is equivalent to one packet of seasoning.

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