Homemade Fajita Seasoning

Try out this DIY fajita seasoning mix recipe which is made from 9 easily available ingredients and is great for tacos, quesadillas, grilled meats or anything fusion.

Fajita seasoning has close culinary ties to Mexican and Texan cuisines where the fajita cooking style was developed. It later gained traction in the 1960s and 1970s in restaurants around the Texas and Mexican border. 

The demand for fajita seasoning has increased over the years with the rise of Mexican and Texan cuisines in the United States, and now in Tex-Mex fusion cuisines.

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Spice up your cooking with fajita seasoning

Secrets to perfect fajita seasoning mix is choosing the right ingredients. There are different versions and variations to fajita seasoning with cumin, chili powder and garlic powder, onion powder and paprika being the main five. 

This 9 ingredient recipe is made from ingredients readily available in your pantry and can be prepared in large batches. You can forget tearing those store-bought single serving fajita seasoning packets once you make this.

Customize the fajita seasoning by increasing or reducing the chili powder and paprika based on your spice tolerance. Some creative ways to use fajita spice blend is in rice, soups, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, pastas, stir-fry or try out our chicken fajita rice bowl. Enhance these dishes with fajita seasoning by incorporating this versatile spice mix and cooking from scratch to table.

Ingredients

• Chili powder: Chili powder imparts a vibrant red color to the spice blend and has a smoky and pungent aroma which blends well with the other spices.
• Ground cumin: Ground cumin has a much warmer and earthy flavor profile which adds a slightly bitter edge to the seasoning which balances out the sweetness in our ingredients.
• Paprika: Paprika is usually mild and sweet with a hint of peppery flavor. It has a rich aroma which adds to the overall aromatic profile of the seasoning. Smoked paprika can also be used to impart a more smoky flavor.
• Garlic powder: Garlic powder is a versatile spice used in many seasoning blends. It has a savory and umami flavor which complements the overall taste of the final dish. It is also convenient as it eliminates peeling and chopping fresh garlic.
• Onion powder: Onion powder has a sweet and savory flavor which complements each other. It contributes to the overall fragrance of the spice blend.
• Dried oregano: Dried oregano has an earthy and herbaceous flavor with a slightly bitter undernote.
• Cayenne pepper: Cayenne pepper contributes spiciness and a pungent flavor with a reddish hue.
• Sugar: Sugar adds a touch of sweetness to the seasoning which can help balance out the heat from other spices.
• Salt: Salt brings out the flavor in other ingredients when mixed with proteins or vegetables.
• Corn starch (optional): Corn starch works as a thickening agent as well as it helps create a coating when applied to meat or vegetables.
• Black pepper (optional): Black pepper can contribute added mild heat to the seasoning.

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