Published on 01/22/23

Our Fajita Seasoning recipe uses a simple blend of simple Mexican spices to ensure that your fajitas have all the traditional flavors. Use this seasoning blend on steak for our delicious chili lime steak fajitas or in your next batch of fajita veggies. And be sure to check out our cilantro lime sauce complete with sour cream and zesty lime juice to get the full fajita experience.

Fajita seasoning ingredients in a shallow bowl with a golden spoon.

Quick And Easy Homemade Fajita Seasoning

Quickly make up your own fajita seasoning using stable cupboard spices. We love to make our own homemade fajita seasoning mix for the cost savings and the ability to make a big batch for future uses. Plus, the flavor of the store-bought versions just aren’t as fresh. And if you’re planning out your weekly menu, be sure to add our Chili Lime Steak Fajitas or Steak Fajita Bowls. They’re to die for.

What Is In Fajita Seasoning

chili powder – The main ingredient in this blend, which we love for its aromatic and savory flavors.
kosher salt – Just a bit to enhance all the flavors. Adjust the amount of salt to your liking.
paprika – This is one of the milder spices that has an almost vegetable-like flavor.
onion powder – Classic notes of onion with a slight roasted flavor.
ground cayenne pepper– Medium spiciness level with a smokey flavor.
ground cumin – A warming nutty flavor.
dried oregano leaves – A pungent flavor that pairs perfectly with the other spices.
ground black pepper – Just a little bit goes a long way.

How To Make Fajita Seasoning

Pre-measure all of your fresh spices for your fajita mix. Use this as an opportunity to double the recipe if you want more on hand to use at a later date.

Small bowls, each with a measured spice required for the fajita seasoning; chili powder, kosher salt, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, ground cayenne pepper, ground cumin, dried oregano leaves, ground black pepper.

Place all of the seasonings in a small bowl.

All of the ingredients in a shallow bowl with a gold spoon.

Lastly, mix all of the ingredients together until there is a uniform blended color throughout the bowl.

Recipe Tip:

Hold on to empty spice jars to use as containers for your homemade blends. Or pick up a small jar from your local grocery store. Just be sure to wash, rinse, and dry them thoroughly and add a new label with the new spice blend name.

All of the seasoning ingredients mixed thoroughly together with a golden spoon.

Now the fun part. Cooking! Use your cast iron skillet and this seasoning blend to whip up veggie fajitas using vegetables like red onion and bell peppers. Or toss it on skirt steak, chicken or shrimp to yield full flavored, authentic fajitas. Use this seasoning on our Chili Lime Steak Fajitas and get ready to have a new favorite weeknight menu item.

The fajita seasoning sprinkled over sliced bell peppers, onions, and red onion in a cast iron skillet.

Fajita seasoning thoroughly coating sliced bell peppers, onion, and red onion in a cast iron skillet.

Recipe FAQs

storage – Store in an airtight jar in a dry place like a spice cabinet or pantry for up to 6 months.

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