Fajita Seasoning Recipe
Learn how to make homemade fajita seasoning in minutes using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Ditch the packet of unrecognizable ingredients.
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl or an airtight container, stirring or shaking to combine.4 teaspoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Store in airtight container. Makes about ⅓ cup.
- When ready to use, use 2 teaspoons of seasoning for each pound of meat. (So, for two pounds of meat, use 4 teaspoons of seasoning). Rub seasoning onto meat to adhere. Cook as desired (grill, sauté, broil).
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Notes
- Add lime: For added flavor, a squeeze of fresh lime juice can be added when preparing your meat.
- Recipe variations: If you're watching your sodium intake, decrease the amount of salt added. Brown sugar can be omitted or replaced with coconut sugar. If it seems too spicy, decrease the amount of cayenne pepper.
- To make a marinade: Mix 2 tablespoons of fajita seasoning with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic, to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5teaspoon | Calories: 9kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 479mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 317IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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