Homemade Fajita Seasoning features a bold blend of spices that you may already have in your kitchen now! Store-bought seasoning blends just can’t compare to this mouthwatering mix of brown sugar, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, and more.

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Why We Love This Fajita Seasoning Recipe

Fajita seasoning is a delicious blend of dried herbs and spices made from pantry staples you probably already have on hand. There’s no need to make an extra trip to the store when you can make this seasoning blend at home!

Turning Fajita Seasoning into a Marinade

When you are ready to use your fajita seasoning, whisk together 1 tablespoon of fajita seasoning with 3 tablespoons of canola oil, 1 tablespoon of low-sodium soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice until well incorporated. You can marinate shrimp, chicken, or steak with this mix!

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How to Store

I tend to find that store-bought spice blends tend to go stale and lose their flavor and aroma pretty quickly, but no such worries with this homemade fajita seasoning! Make sure the spices and herbs you are using have a good shelf life and store the mix in a cupboard in an air tight container and it will be good for up to 4 months.

To check if your spice mix is still good to use, grab a little between your fingers and rub. If it has a strong aroma you are good to go!

Serving Suggestions

Use homemade fajita seasoning to add flavor to your steak, chicken, or shrimp.

What’s the difference between taco and fajita seasoning?

Fajita seasoning has a more subtle flavor compared to taco seasoning. Taco seasoning generally contains chili powder. That’s not to say you can’t use this spice blend for your tacos, though!

Is fajita seasoning spicy?

While there are some crushed red pepper flakes in this recipe, it’s definitely not what I’d consider a spicy seasoning blend. You can always add more or less red pepper flakes to adjust the heat.

a jar of Homemade Fajita Seasoning with a spoon next to it.

More Homemade Seasoning Recipes To Try

5-Star Review

“This is a great recipe! My husband said he wanted us to use this all the time now instead of store bought!” – Karen B.

Recipe Card

Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe

4.62 from 104 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 12 tablespoons
Author: Becky Hardin
homemade fajita seasoning in a jar
This homemade fajita seasoning is quick and easy to prepare and will make your fajitas sing! A delicious blend of fresh herbs and spices, this authentic mix is so much better than store bought!
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Ingredients 

  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary

Instructions 

  • Stir all the ingredients together. Store in an airtight container. If wanting to make fajitas, see the next steps.
    3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
    A bowl of Homemade Fajita Seasoning on a marble table.
  • Whisk together 1 tablespoon Fajita Seasoning with 3 tablespoons canola oil, 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce and 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice until well incorporated. Spread over fajita meat: chicken, skirt steak, flank steak or shrimp and marinate (refrigerate 1-8 hours to marinate). Cook as desired.

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Becky’s Tips

  • Makes 3/4 cup
  • Keep seasoning in an airtight container or jar, in a moisture-free environment, up to 4 months.
Calories: 17kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 392mgPotassium: 27mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 220IUCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make Fajita Seasoning Step by Step

Mix the Spices: Stir 3 tablespoons of dark brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of ground cumin, 2 teaspoons of kosher salt, 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon of dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon of dried rosemary together. Store in an airtight container.

A bowl of Homemade Fajita Seasoning on a marble table.

Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Sheila
Sheila
October 7, 2024 7:12 pm

We used to buy packets of seasoning for our fajitas. Didn’t have any tonight so came upon this recipe and gave it a try. It is delicious!! We won’t go back to commercial seasoning.5 stars

Hugh Tyler
Hugh Tyler
July 19, 2024 2:30 pm

How much seasoning per pound of chicken? Thamks!4 stars

Samantha Marceau
July 19, 2024 2:47 pm
Reply to  Hugh Tyler

Hi Hugh, we used 1 tablespoon per pound, but you can always use more if you prefer!

Angie
Angie
July 16, 2024 5:07 pm

Fabulous seasoning. I have been making large quantities and storing in an air tight container. My family loves this seasoning on grilled peppers and onions without the main meal being fajitas. It is a staple seasoning in our house now!5 stars

Kristi McWhirter
Kristi McWhirter
July 15, 2024 4:10 pm

Tasted more like stir-fry than fajitas, might try this without the soy sauce and cut down the brown sugar.2 stars

Samantha Marceau
December 11, 2023 8:22 am

Hi Aubrey, we’re sorry to hear this recipe wasn’t quite to your tastes!

Shirley
Shirley
August 14, 2023 11:13 am

I will never buy seasoning packets again.
This was amazing.5 stars

Samantha Marceau
August 16, 2023 3:25 pm
Reply to  Shirley

Thanks so much for your kind words, Shirley!

Debbie
Debbie
March 14, 2023 1:44 pm

Great recipe, better then store bought and economical to make yourself.5 stars

Karen Bevis
Karen Bevis
March 10, 2023 6:16 pm

This is a great recipe! My husband said he wanted us to use this all the time now instead of store bought!5 stars

Jeff
Jeff
September 28, 2019 1:32 pm

Why is dried oregano listed twice? Once for one teaspoon and a second time for half a teaspoon. Is one supposed to be another spice?

Jennifer Fulk
Jennifer Fulk
September 20, 2019 7:12 pm

Hi Becky. I am making this now and I realized that dried oregano is listed twice- 1 tsp and then a few ingredients down as 1/2 teaspoon? Is this a misprint? How much should I add? Thanks for info !5 stars