Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe

Course: Spice

Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: tablespoons

Calories: 17kcal

Author: Becky Hardin - The Cookie Rookie

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.
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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Notes

Makes 3/4 cup
Keep seasoning in an airtight container or jar, in a moisture-free environment, up to 4 months.

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