Homemade Fajita Seasoning

This homemade fajita seasoning is so easy to make, tastes much better than store-bought mixes, and can save you a lot of money! It also allows you to control the amount of spiciness in the mixture.

I stopped buying store-bought spice mixes a long time ago for these reasons: I always forgot to pick up the right seasoning at the grocery store, and then I realized how easy it is to make my seasoning blends at home. I once read the list of ingredients on a store-bought packet and couldn’t understand why they added so many extra ingredients that I could not pronounce!

So, I started making my own spice blends. Sometimes, I toast the spices and grind them using a pestle and mortar, but this fajita seasoning recipe is even simpler. I will provide you with the right ratios to make a jar of homemade and great-tasting fajita seasoning in the easiest way possible.

This fajita seasoning is great to be used with chicken, meat, seafood, tofu, and veggies and can even be added to soup.

How to Make Fajita Seasoning

You will need a few basic ingredients, and I added some completely optional extras, but they add a lot of flavor to the seasoning.

Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Must Add ingredients:

• Chilli powder
• Ground cumin
• Paprika (smoked or not)
• Ground black pepper and salt

optional extras (recommended):

• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Cayenne powder
• Oregano (preferably Mexican oregano)

Measure out the spices and put them in a bowl, then give them a good stir. And that’s it, your fajita seasoning is now ready to be used.

You can easily double or triple this recipe, depending on how much seasoning you need. I make a big batch and always have enough seasoning on hand. Store in an airtight jar for as long as you’d like.

More Fajita Seasoning Tips

• You can double or triple the amounts below to make a bigger batch of fajita seasoning.
• You can reduce or increase the amount of salt. The salt in this recipe is moderate, so if you are watching your salt intake, you can reduce it or increase it if you want it a bit saltier.
• If you want a spicier fajita spice mix, add more paprika and cayenne. You could also add red chili flakes.
• Feel free to add more dried herbs if you like dried parsley or cilantro.
• If you’re looking to make tacos, I have a taco seasoning recipe that you can follow!

Cute Little Jars

I have different kinds of jars in my cupboard. Some jars are reused (jam and pickles jars), some are thrifted, and the rest are bought. Here are my favorite kinds of jars that you can use for storing homemade seasonings:

These are the weck jars in my pictures. I use them all the time, and they’re my favorite!

I also have these quilted ball jars that are supposed to be used for storing jelly, but I find them perfect for spices.

Fajita Recipes

So now you’re ready to make fajitas using your homemade fajita seasoning. Below are links to different fajita recipes that you’re going to love!

• Easy Cheesy Chicken Fajita Casserole
• Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
• Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas
• Instant Pot Steak Fajitas
• Instant Pot Fajita Rice
• Sheet Pan Baked Chicken Fajitas

More Homemade Seasoning Recipes

• Stone house seasoning (my fav!!)
• Taco seasoning (similar to this one, but also different!)
• Middle Eastern Baharat spice blend
• Pumpkin pie spice