Fajita Seasoning Mix
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
4 tablespoons
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Calories
24 kcal
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Cuisine
Mexican
Fajita Seasoning Mix
Description
Fajita Seasoning Mix includes a blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika (sweet or smoked), and garlic and onion powders, rounded out with sugar, cayenne pepper to taste, and salt. This combination builds the characteristic smoky and mildly spicy flavor essential for traditional fajitas. Cayenne allows adjustment of heat level to preference, and sugar can be omitted for less sweetness.
The mix is stored in an airtight container to preserve its aroma for up to six months. It is ideal for marinating up to four pounds of meat, adding brightness and depth. When making chicken fajitas, the seasoning is combined with lime juice and fresh cilantro to coat chicken pieces, which are then cooked until crispy and served with peppers, onions, and tortillas.
This seasoning offers versatility to customize spice levels and can be used for various fajita-style dishes or as a general Tex-Mex flavor base.
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 2 teaspoons paprika (see note 1)
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (see note 2)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- cayenne pepper to taste (see note 3)
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper to taste (I like 1/2 teaspoon), and salt to taste (I like 1 teaspoon). Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use either sweet or smoked paprika depending on desired smoky flavor depth.
- Sugar is optional; omitting will reduce sweetness in the blend.
- Adjust cayenne pepper amount to control the heat level or omit entirely for no spice.
- Store the seasoning in a sealed container in the pantry for up to six months to maintain freshness.
- Marinate meats with the blend combined with lime juice and cilantro for at least 30 minutes to develop flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 24 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2teaspoons | |
| Calories | 24kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1098IU | 22% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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