5 from 30 votes
5-Minute Homemade Fajita Sauce
This 5-Minute Homemade Fajita Sauce blends fajita seasoning, fresh lime juice, water, neutral oil, and optional brown sugar into a tangy and versatile sauce. It serves well as a marinade for proteins or vegetables, providing a balanced flavor that can be thickened by simmering. The combination of spices with lime juice offers a bright, savory profile suited for fajita dishes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
68 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons fajita seasoning see note
- 4 Tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 4 Tablespoons water
- 2 Tablespoons neutral oil
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, add all of the ingredients and whisk or stir until completely incorporated together. Or, shake them together in a jar until combined.
- Use as a marinade for proteins or fajita veggies. To thicken for a condiment, simmer for 3-4 minutes, or cook with fajita veggies to coat. If not using immediately, store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Notes
- This recipe yields about half a cup of sauce before simmering, suitable for marinades or condiments.
- The fajita seasoning blend combines cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, smoked paprika, black pepper, and kosher salt; adjust to taste if using homemade seasoning.
- You may increase salt or seasoning on your proteins or vegetables separately to enhance overall flavor.
- Store unused sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2TBSP
Calories
68kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Sodium
102mg
(4%)
Potassium
18mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.5g
(1%)
Vitamin A
125IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2TBSP | |
| Calories | 68kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.