Fajita Seasoning Recipe
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
19 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Tex-Mex
Fajita Seasoning Recipe
Description
The recipe combines common dried spices in specific quantities to achieve a mixed seasoning that layers heat and aroma suitable for fajitas. Key ingredients include chili powder for warmth, garlic and onion powders for pungency, cumin for earthiness, oregano for herbal notes, and paprika for color and mild flavor. Salt enhances the overall taste, while cayenne pepper is optional to adjust spiciness levels.
Mixing all ingredients thoroughly ensures even seasoning when applied to meats or vegetables. This blend can be scaled up and stored in the pantry to use as needed, saving time and providing consistent flavor with homemade ingredients. The recipe is straightforward and versatile, appropriate for a variety of cooking needs beyond fajitas.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt can be smoked
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- cayenne if you like it spicy, optional, ½ teaspoon
Instructions
- Mix the spices together in a small bowl. You can double or triple the recipe and keep the extra on hand for later.
- Store the seasoning mix in a jar in your pantry for up to a year.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 19 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 tablespoon | |
| Calories | 19kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 617mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 854IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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