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Fajita Seasoning Mix
This recipe is a homemade fajita seasoning blend combining chili powder, cumin, paprika, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. It creates a balanced, flavorful spice mix to season meats like chicken, beef, or shrimp for fajitas. The well-rounded seasoning imparts a smoky, slightly spicy, and savory profile when used in cooking.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
4
tablespoons
Calories:
24 kcal
Cuisine:
Mexican
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 24
% 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.