Fajita Seasoning Recipe

We love making homemade seasonings blends. They taste so much better and I know exactly what I am adding to the blend. I can easily add more of a seasoning or remove it. They are easy to make and easy to store.

All it takes is about 2 to 3 tablespoons per pound of meat and your fajitas will turn out amazing. I love being able to give my family homemade seasoning and it really only takes minutes to make. You might also like to try our steak seasoning recipe.

Ingredients

• Chili powder – Check out these The Best Chili Powder Substitute if you are out.
• Cumin – If you are out, you might have one of these Substitute for Cumin.
• Garlic Salt – You can substitute with garlic powder. You may just need to add in ¼ teaspoon of salt

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How to Make Fajita Seasoning

• Step 1 – Gather all the ingredients – Combine everything in a small bowl. Stir to combine.

• Step 2 – Store Properly – Store in an airtight container like a mason jar.

• Step 3 – How to Use – Use 1 tablespoon spice mix for every 1-2 pounds of chicken.

What to Serve Fajita Seasoning on?

There are many ways to use this Fajita Seasoning. Yes, it is great when you are making steak fajita’s or chicken fajita’s. But I have used it in many other ways and it came out so amazing.

• Soup – If you are making a taco soup or a enchilada soup, add this seasoning. It gives it so much flavor. You may even add in corn starch so the sauce will be thicker.
• Marinate – Add a dry rub to your chicken breast, chicken thighs, shrimp, skirt steak and use this fajita seasoning. Before placing your meat on the grill marinate you meat in this amazing dry rub. Let the meat sit in the fajita marinade for about 20 minutes before placing on the grill.
• Roast Vegetables – Spice up your veggies and sprinkle a tablespoon or two on your vegetables before putting in the oven.
• Rice – We have even used the seasoning to add flavor to Instant pot White Rice Recipe.

How Much Fajita Seasoning to Use?

It really depends on the recipe and the size of the batch that you are making. But usually we use 1 tablespoons per 1 pounds of meat to make fajita.

You can adjust the amount of seasoning you add to your dish as you are cooking. I love the flavor of this seasoning, so I usually add a bit more.

The Best Chicken Fajita Seasoning Recipe

Simply use 2 Tablespoons of fajita seasoning mix instead of a seasoning packet.  I usually mix this seasoning with some olive oil and your meat of choice. This creates a great marinade recipe for your meal.

You can easily use this recipe to create homemade spice chicken fajita mix or a great steak fajita seasoning recipe.  This fajita seasoning tastes great on all types of meat so use it often.  We love to use it Chicken Fajita Quesadillas Recipe.

What is the difference of Fajita Seasoning vs Taco Seasoning?

My homemade fajita seasoning recipe has more chili powder in it than my taco seasoning recipe.  I think that the additional chili powder gives it more of a tomato and smoky flavor. It is the perfect flavor that I love on my favorite fajita recipes. Taco seasoning also has oregano in it giving it a slight different flavor.

The additional chili powder also gives the meat a nice reddish color. It looks beautiful with the sautéed bell peppers and onions that is generally served with Easy Grilled Chicken Fajitas Recipe or Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the fajitas and top with sour cream for added flavor.

Can I Use Fajita Seasoning in place of Taco Seasoning?

The short answer is yes.  Since these seasonings are similar, you can use fajita seasoning in place of taco seasoning if you’re currently all out.  They both have a great Mexican flavor that can be used in many recipes.

If I am out of Fajita Seasoning Packets or Taco Seasoning, I usually just use what I have. The ingredients are very similar and no one will know the difference.

How to Store Fajita Seasoning

Storing you Fajita Seasoning is easy to do. Once you have mixed the spices together, place in a spice jar or a mason jar. Make sure to place in cool, dark, dry place in an area that you can see it to use.