Make your own flavorful Fajita Seasoning Mix in 5 minutes! This simple recipe will yield the equivalent of 2 packets of store-bought mix.
Today I want to share a very easy and QUICK way to add a great tasting seasoning mix to your spice rack! We love fajitas, whether we get them at a Mexican restaurant OR we make them at home.
Fajitas are basically pan-seared meat (my favorite is chicken), onions and peppers, BUT the spices used make all the difference in the great FLAVOR of those wonderful ingredients!
That’s where this recipe comes in handy. The recipe I am sharing with you today makes the equivalent of 2 packets of fajita seasoning mix. It’s EASY! Here’s how to make fajita seasoning mix.
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What Ingredients Will I Need?
To create the fajita seasoning mix you will use garlic powder, cornstarch, salt, onion powder, paprika, cumin, chili powder, sugar and cayenne red pepper.
The recipe (as written below) will yield the equivalent of two fajita seasoning packets found in local grocery stores. Of course, this amount can be doubled or tripled to suit your needs.
We don’t have homemade fajitas too often, so I find that having just enough of the mix around to make a couple meals of fajitas is the right amount for us.
Measure all of the spice mix ingredients into a small bowl.
Stir the spices very well to break up any clumps that may have formed. Cornstarch will be the primary ingredient with a few “clumps”.
Storing The Seasoning Mix
Pour the combined fajita seasoning mix into a spice jar or other airtight container. I use my old ones for this after cleaning them out and drying them.
TIP: Insert a funnel into the mouth of the jar because it makes it very easy to pour the spice mixture into the jar without spilling anything.
Label the jar and store it in your pantry for up to 6 months (for best flavor). Add more spice mix to the jar, as needed.
Using The Fajita Seasoning Mix
When you make your fajitas using your favorite recipe, this handy homemade fajita seasoning mix will really come in handy to provide lots of authentic flavor!
Basically, you will pan-sear about 1 pound of meat (beef, chicken, etc.) in a very hot, oiled skillet, then add the veggies you will be using.
Traditionally these include sliced onions and bell pepper slices (green or multi-colored bell peppers). We have also seen tomato chunks added as well.
After these have cooked through, sprinkle the fajitas with 3 Tablespoons of the seasoning mix and ¾ cup of water and continue cooking, stirring well to combine everything.
As the fajitas and sauce cook, the sauce will thicken slightly and coat the fajitas with a yummy sauce. Heat through and then serve. Shown below are two different servings of fajitas (from what we ate at restaurants we’ve visited)
No matter how you cook fajitas for those you love, I hope you enjoy the convenience of having this easy to make fajita seasoning mix around to add great taste to the dish!
Thank you for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a wonderful day.
Looking For More SEASONING MIX Recipes?
You can find ALL of my recipes in the Recipe Index, which is located at the top of the page. I have a variety of homemade spice mix recipes to choose from, including:
- Homemade Cajun Seasoning
- How To Make Allspice
- Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
- Simple Seasoning Salt
- How To Make Italian Seasoning
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- 4 teaspoons corn starch
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1½ teaspoons onion powder
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Measure all ingredients into a small bowl. Stir until combined and lump-free.
Transfer fajita seasoning mix into a small spice jar or other airtight container. Label jar.
Store in pantry up to 6 months for best flavor. Enjoy! (See NOTE section below for how to use).
NOTE: This recipe will yield the amount of fajita seasoning mix found in 2 packets of mix (in the stores). To use with fajitas (equal to 1 seasoning packet): First, Cook meat, onions and peppers in hot oil in a large skillet until browned and tender. Add 3 TABLESPOONS FAJITA SEASONING MIX + ¾ CUP OF WATER TO THE FAJITAS. Continue to cook- the sauce will thicken slightly and coat the fajitas. Once thickened, heat through, then serve as desired.
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