Want to know what’s in the fajita seasoning you’re using for ‘fajita Fridays’? Well, then, you best make this recipe.

It’s packed with all the traditional fajita flavors: cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes. And unlike store brought it doesn’t contain fillers or artificial preservatives.

Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe

This seasoning works with any kind of fajita, or try it on our Blackstone Crunchwraps.

Ingredients you’ll need

• Chili powder
• Cumin
• Garlic powder
• Black pepper – ground
• Salt
• Cayenne pepper
• Red pepper flakes

Equipment you’ll need

• Jar – with a lid so you can shake all the ingredients together.

Why make my own?

The great thing about making your own rubs or seasoning is that you have control over what goes into them. Tweak it to find the perfect balance for your family. If the little ones are not so keen on spice, go easy on it. If its just the two of you and you love spice, amp it up.

It’s also a great way to increase the kid’s spice tolerance by sneaking in just a little bit more cayenne to each batch.

How long will it keep for?

This seasoning keeps well, so you can make a big batch and it will last around six months. I do suggest, though, that you check the expiry dates on your spices/herbs prior to making it, to ensure they all have that much shelf life in them.

A wee tip: I always write the date on the bottom of my jar when I make my own blends cause time flies, and six months is done and dusted before you know it.

Can I make changes?

Why not!

• Add smoked paprika for more of a smoky flavor.
• Add oregano for some herby flavors.
• Leave out the salt if you prefer to salt the meat itself beforehand.

How to make fajita seasoning

Add all the ingredients to a lidded jar and give it a good shake to combine.

It’s also a good idea to give it a good shake before each use. Herbs and spices are made up of different-sized pieces, and the smaller particles tend to settle to the bottom over time.

Try making more of our homemade rubs and seasonings

• The Best Homemade Salmon Seasoning
• 11 BBQ Rubs You Can Make At Home
• 7 Delicious Dry Rubs for Pulled Pork
• 5 Best Smoked Chicken Rubs

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The Best Homemade Fajita Seasoning

Fajita seasoning with chili, cumin, cayenne, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

Course Rub/Seasoning

Cuisine Tex-Mex

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 7 tablespoons

Author Rosalie Bradford

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 4 tsp ground cumin
• 4 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp black pepper ground
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

• Place all the ingredients in a lidded jar and give it a good shake to combine.