Fajita Seasoning Recipe

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This easy fajita seasoning recipe mixes pantry spices in 5 minutes or less. Shake it together and use on chicken, steak, shrimp, or veggies.

The fajita seasoning mix being lifted from the small bowl.

Skip the packets and make your own fajita seasoning recipe at home in 5 minutes or less.

This quick homemade spice blend combines chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a few pantry staples in one mixing bowl. 

Store the leftovers in a jar for later, and you’ll have a flavorful spice blend for all your favorite proteins. 

Use this seasoning mix on chicken, beef, steak, or shrimp for easy, restaurant-style fajitas any night of the week. It’s my absolute favorite to sprinkle on some steak fajitas, and it also tastes amazing on easy shrimp tacos.

How to Make Fajita Seasoning

All of the different spices separated on a small plate.
Whisk all spices together in a small bowl.
An aerial view of the spice blend in a bowl.
Use on your favorite meats or vegetables.

How much seasoning should I use per pound of meat?

I recommend using about 2 heaping tablespoons of this fajita seasoning per pound of meat, which is roughly the same as one store-bought seasoning packet.

If you prefer a milder flavor, start with 1 ½ tablespoons, cook, then taste and sprinkle on a little more if needed.

Fajita seasoning recipe on a metal spoon.

Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe

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Author: Kimberly Vargo
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 5 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar, (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder

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Instructions
 

  • Place all in the ingredients into a small bowl and whisk to combine. Store in a dry, airtight container for up to 6 months.
    1 tablespoon chili powder
    2 teaspoons paprika
    1 ½ teaspoons salt
    1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar
    1 teaspoon onion powder
    1 teaspoon garlic powder
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder

Notes

  1. The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of 1 tablespoon.
  2. Use about 2 heaping tablespoons of this fajita seasoning per pound of meat.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 17kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 0.5gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 727mgPotassium: 72mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 945IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg

*2/21/26: Post updated/streamlined. Recipe didn’t change.

Meet Kimberly

Hi, I’m Kimberly Vargo! Comfort food is at the heart of everything I make like easy dinners and sides to desserts, cocktails, and condiments. A lot of my inspiration comes from old family recipes, personal favorites, and vintage cookbooks.

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  1. 5 stars
    PERFECT! I added a little cayenne, since I didnt have chiptole and just ran out of chili powder. It worked out great because we’d rather add spice to a meal in other ways, than to start out with a super spicy dish. I saved the rest in a jar and plan to use with your fajita recipe again (which was also great!) Thank you!

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