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Easy To Make Homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix

By Jody Smith

One recipe we make a lot in this house is chicken fajitas (because it’s so quick and tasty).  Of course what makes it so delicious is the fajita seasoning. Why buy fajita seasoning mix when it’s so simple to make your own? I bet everything you need is already in your pantry! I like to make up 3 or 4 batches at a time and have it on hand ready to go anytime I need it, for long term use I recommend a glass container rather than a plastic bag. Homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix is part of the Nesting Skills Series of recipes.

Homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix

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So next time you want to make fajitas don’t run to the store and buy one of the pre-made packets. It will literally only take a few minutes to whip this together and there won’t be any weird preservatives or high amounts of salt in it!

Homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix

Ingredients:

2 tsp. Chili powder
1 tsp. Paprika
½ tsp. Onion flake
½ tsp. Garlic powder
¼ tsp. Cayenne pepper
¼ tsp Cumin
½ tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. Cornstarch

Why the cornstarch? This thickens the mixture as it cooks so it coats the meat more like a sauce, it can be omitted if you prefer.

Directions:

1. Whisk all ingredients together
2. This batch is good for 1- 1 ¼ lb. of meat- chicken or beef strips.
3. To use add dry mixture to 1/3-1/2 cup of water and pour over your cooked chicken or beef strips, bring to a boil and let it cook down a bit
4. If using this mixture as rub leave out the cornstarch

The great thing about make your own mixes is that you can adjust the recipes to suit your own tastes. So kick up the heat if that’s how you like it! Or omit the Cayenne if you don’t!

Making fajitas? You may also want to serve this recipe for Individual 7-Layer Dip

The Nesting Skills Series is all about making your own home-made versions for various store-bought products. You can see all the posts in the Nesting Skills Archive here.

  About Jody: I am a Florida girl through and through living the semi-country, small town life.  I am making my way through it with my amazing hubby, 2 beautiful kids, 2 of the best Dachshunds to ever walk the face of the earth, massive amounts of coffee and a whole lot of Jesus.  I homeschool, craft, cook, scrapbook, garden, raid the thrift shops, snap 1,000’s of photos, and read when I can grab a spare minute (which is rare). You can find me blogging at Simply Southern Sunshine.

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Filed Under: In the kitchen Tagged With: Homemade, Homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix, Nesting Skills Series

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Comments

  1. Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says

    June 9, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    I love this. I never wold have thought to make my own before, but I totally want to after reading this. It sounds awesome.

  2. Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says

    June 9, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    I love how simple and easy this is. I need to go this and get my fajita on! We love fajita night!

  3. Patrice M Foster says

    June 9, 2015 at 7:22 pm

    I have never heard of Fajita seasoning with your recipe simple to make the mixture of seasoning must try.

  4. kungphoo says

    June 9, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    Very nice recipe.. we like to eat fajitas on a regular basis.. we will give this a try..

  5. Michelle Hwee says

    June 9, 2015 at 9:42 pm

    How cool! I never thought about making my own before. I will definitely be trying this one out. I love fajitas and so does my family!!

  6. christina aliperti says

    June 9, 2015 at 10:51 pm

    This sounds great, I will be trying it this week. I prefer homemade over the store bought packets.

  7. Elizabeth O. says

    June 10, 2015 at 5:38 am

    We love Fajitas! This looks really simple. Thanks for sharing.

  8. Shaney Vijendranath says

    June 10, 2015 at 6:39 am

    Definitely trying this. I love learning new recipes especially when it comes to seasoning. It makes such a big different in taste!

  9. April G says

    June 10, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    Yum. I love creating my own mixes. They often taste much better than the store blends without the extra sodium too!

  10. Liz Mays says

    June 10, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    You’re absolutely right! I need to stop buying it and just make it. How easy and it’s going to taste awesome too.

  11. Tammy says

    June 10, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    Oh wonderful!! I was wanting to make some fajitas this weekend and now I have a recipe for the seasoning. Thanks for sharing.

  12. CourtneyLynne says

    June 10, 2015 at 10:29 pm

    Ok this just sounds all sorts of delicious!!!! I’m a fajita lover! They were my favorite food as a kid and they still are in the top 5 today. Might have to try this out!

  13. Dhemz Apdian - Dias says

    June 11, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    wow, simple as that?! that’s really awesome…thanks for sharing the recipe!

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