Are you wondering how to make homemade fajita seasonining mix? Here is the only recipe you will ever need! This chicken fajita seasoning recipe is flavorful, easy to make, healthy, and it comes together in no time!
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Have you tried chicken fajitas at restaurants? I have been seeing them nowadays at many different restaurants, and they always look and smell so delicious! They look amazing, presented sizzling on a skillet, with lots of delicious tortillas.
Do you know the secret of what makes those fajitas smell and taste so irresistible? The secret is the Chicken Fajita Seasoning! It is an amazing combination of herbs and spices, and it makes the chicken and veggies served as a part of chicken fajitas meal truly irresistible.
The best thing about this diy chicken fajita seasoning recipe is that you can use it on other dishes too! You can use it as steak fajita seasoning, or veggie fajitas seasoning, it is both delicious and versatile!
Many people ask if chicken fajitas seasoning mix is the same as Taco Seasoning. While both use similar combination of spices, the fajitas seasoning mix is less spicy. It does not contain red pepper flakes, and we use even less chili powder and black pepper in it. Think of it as a milder older sibling of the taco seasoning.
And if you like to make your own seasonings, check out Rotisserie Chicken Rub, How to Make Italian Seasoning, Pork Carnitas Seasoning and Unique Edible Gifts.
There is no reason to buy a fajita seasoning packet if you are thinking about making steak fajitas, or shrimp fajitas, or veggies fajitas. You will spend too much money on a seasoning that might not be to your liking. Instead, make your own homemade fajita seasoning that will contain the exact ingredients that you want, and that will make your dinner amazingly delicious.
What Is In Fajita Seasoning?
This amazing spice mix contains a few different spices, including paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, Mexican oregano, salt, black pepper and chili powder.
You may already have all the spices in your pantry, and you can make this amazing seasoning in just a few minutes.
What Recipes To Use It In
Which recipes can you use this seasoning in? You can use it in veggie fajitas, steak fajita, chicken fajita, shrimp fajita and more. And while it is different from Taco Seasoning, you can definitely replace taco seasoning with it in some recipes.
– The Best Instant Pot Whole Chicken Recipe, one of my most popular recipes, this whole chicken recipe uses Rotisserie Chicken Rub to add tons of flavor. For a different twist on this recipe, use this amazing seasoning mix to make Instant Pot Whole Chicken Fajitas.
– Instant Pot Shredded Beef Tacos, use this fajitas seasoning mix to flavor your beef tacos that you can make in the Instant Pot.
– Low Carb Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Recipe, for a slightly milder salsa chicken, use this delicious seasoning mix in this recipe.
– Keto Roasted Turnips, roasted veggie fajitas are amazing! Just replace the spices used in this recipe with this amazing homemade fajitas seasoning mix, to make these amazing roasted turnips.
– Steak Tacos, sprinkle the delicious steak in this recipe with the seasoning mix, to take the steak tacos to the next level.
How To Make Fajita Seasoning
Even if you are new to cooking, this recipe is very simple to make! Take a look at the spices that you need to use in this recipe:
1. Paprika
2. Mexican Oregano
3. Ground Cumin
4. Onion Powder
5. Garlic Powder
6. Kosher Salt
7. A pinch of Cayenne Powder
8. A pinch of Ground Black Pepper
All you need to do with them is measure them out correctly, by using measuring spoons. And once you measured all the spices, mix all the spices together in a mixing bowl.
And that’s it, your amazing chicken fajitas seasoning mix is ready for use! Literally, this should not take you longer than 2 minutes to make! And look how amazing it looks:
Questions and Answers
What is Mexican Oregano? Mexican Oregano is a spice that is actually different from Greek Oregano that we use in Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe, Greek Salad Recipe, Best Greek Grilled Chicken Recipe, and many others. Make sure to buy the spice that says Mexican Oregano, when making this recipe.
Can you use Greek Oregano instead of Mexican Oregano in this recipe? If you only have Greek oregano on hand, go ahead and use it. As these are different spices, you will get a different spice mix, and it will still be delicious.
Can you only use onion powder in this recipe, and not garlic powder? You definitely can. If you don’t like garlic powder, or don’t have any on hand, just skip it, and only use onion powder.
Can you add more chili powder to this recipe? You definitely can. If you like your fajitas spicier, add more chili powder.
Delicious Dinner Menu
Looking to make dinner that includes this delicious seasoning mix? Here are the recipes to help you:
– Healthy Fish Tacos With Pineapple Salsa, sprinkle this delicious seasoning on the fish for fish tacos. It will take the tacos to the next level!
– Pineapple Salsa Recipe, amazing fruity salsa to go with the fish tacos.
– Instant Pot Black Beans Recipe, these easy black beans are perfect served with the fish tacos.
– Instant Pot Rice Recipe, another very easy side dish that you can make in the Instant Pot. It is perfect to serve it with tacos, fajitas and more.
– Guacamole Recipe, a perfect guacamole to serve with tacos.
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Best Fajita Seasoning Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ tbsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Mexican Oregano
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin ground
- 2 tsp Salt
- ⅛ tsp Ground Black Pepper
- ⅛ tsp Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
Measure with measuring spoons all the spices in the recipe, including paprika, Mexican oregano, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Ground Cumin, Kosher Salt, Ground Black Pepper and Chili Powder.Put the spices in themixing bowl , and mix the spices together. Use the spice mix to make:Instant Pot Whole Chicken Recipe Steak Tacos Instant Pot Carnitas Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Instant Pot Shredded Beef Tacos .
I have been looking for a fajita seasoning for a long time and so happy I came across this recipe, we use it all the time now. Thank you!
Fajitas are my favorite! I definitely need to make this so I can enjoy them with less effort
This mix looks amazing! Why don’t I make my own mix?? Will definitely give it a go!
Need to start making my own- so easy!
This spice blend/mix is what I was looking for. Thanks for the recipe and explanations.
Love how easy and flavorful this is! Just perfect for fajitas and so tasty.
I made chicken fajitas with your spice mix and it tasted just like my favorite Mexican restaurant!
So easy to put together and I love how I can control how much salt to add too! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
So tasty and delicious! Flavor is so amazing and very yummy. We love this seasoning and it was such a big hit!
Thanks so much for such an easy DIY spice blend! It tasted great – we added it to season our taco filling this week! I’ll never go back to the store bought blends again!
This is so easy and bursting with flavors. Thanks.
love this seasoning mix, always have it prepped and in our pantry!
Perfect for steak and chicken fajitas. I love having this seasoning on hand, so delicious and very tasty. Can’t wait to use this seasoning again!
This worked perfectly on my shrimp fajitas! Definitely gonna be my go-to fajita seasoning from now on!
This fajita seasoning was so easy to make and tasted way better than store bought! I used it to season refried beans this evening and it was delicious!
Enjoyed this on fajitas for dinner last night and it does not disappoint! So easy and adds so much flavor! My whole family loved it!
I knew it should have chili powder in it but the recipe itself does not list it as an ingredient. I just sprinkled it on top of my chicken after I put it in the ipot. Hope this works😊
Why is chili powder listed several times in the article, as an ingredient, but is not actually listed in the recipe?
Oh yum! Such a delicious homemade seasoning mix. I love the use of all those spices. So easy too.
Great blend! I have a sheet pan shrimp fajita recipe that this will work wonderfully with! Thanks for the recipe.
Just tried it with some stir fried chicken! Absolutely delicious!
This is our new go-to fajita mix! Perfection.
I love making a big batch of this so that I can season my chicken, steak, or shrimp with it when I make tacos.