Fajita Seasoning

An easy homemade fajita seasoning using simple herbs and spices.

FAJITA FRIDAY

Yeah, so I made that up, but there is such a thing as Taco Tuesday so why not Fajita Fridays?

Fajitas are such a fun thing to eat. The fillings all laid out in bowls or platters, so you can help yourself and pile them high.

How much you fill them depends on how brave you are and perhaps how much of a mess you are likely to get into.

FAJITA SEASONING

Fajita seasoning is argubaly the most important part of the fajita.

Without that kick and warmth from the seasoning, they just wouldn't be something special to be savoured.

You can of course buy sachets of seasoning in a supermarket, but you could also make your own.

HOMEMADE FAJITA SEASONING

Homemade fajita seasoning is easy to make and once it's made you can keep it in a jar or tub until you need it again.

It's a mixture of spices, dried herbs and salt.

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE FAJITA SEASONING

Scroll down for a full printable recipe and tips on using fajita seasoning.

• paprika
• salt
• onion granules
• garlic salt

• cumin
• cocoa powder
• dried oregano
• dried basil

• chilli powder 
• this is the ingredient you may want to think about. If you want it mild just add a little, but to have a really hot kick, add more chilli.
• mix well
• store in tub or jar

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TACO SEASONING AND FAJITA SEASONING

To be honest, there really isn't much difference between taco seasoning and fajita seasoning. You can swap them about.

It seems to be a very slight difference. Onion and garlic is added to fajita powder, but when you make tacos, you cook your main ingredient with fresh onions and garlic.

Don't worry about it, you can use this spice mix for both.

Scroll down for more ideas on how to use this spice mix.

HOW TO STORE FAJITA SEASONING

You can make a batch of fajita seasoning and keep it for up to 6 months.

If you will be using it within a few weeks, just keep it in a small tub, but if you are keeping it for longer it is best kept in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid.

Make sure the tub or jar are completely dry before adding the spice mix.

Once you have made it, to keep it in best condition store it in a dark, cool cupboard, away from heat.

This recipe makes a small batch of spice, enough for one or two families meals, but you can scale the recipe up and make a bigger batch.

use this seasoning on Sheet Pan Vegetable Fajitas

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10 IDEAS FOR USING FAJITA SEASONING

Fajita seasoning doesn't just have to be used on fajitas, it's a great spice blend to use in other dishes to perk up the flavour.

1. Mixed into vegetables or tofu before cooking, to add to fajitas
2. Mixed into soya mince to add to tacos
3. Sprinkled over quesadilla fillings
4. Sprinkled on corn on the cob
5. Added to salsa to give it a kick
6. Added to pasta sauce for more flavour
7. Added to pizza sauce when you are making homemade pizza
8. Sprinkled on vegetables before roasting them
9. Added to homemade spicy bean burgers mixture
10. Add it to coleslaw for a kick

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Yield: 6-8

Author: Jacqueline Meldrum

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Fajita Seasoning

An easy small batch of homemade fajita seasoning using simple herbs and spices.

Prep time: 2 MCook time: Total time: 2 M

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp onion granules
• 1 tsp garlic salt (or powder)
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp chilli (you can add more or less)

Instructions:

1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
2. Decant into a tub or glass jar until you need it.
3. Keep in a cool, dark cupboard.
4. Sprinkle on your fajita filling before cooking.
5. Enjoy!

Notes:

You can make a batch of fajita seasoning and keep it for up to 6 months.
If you will be using it within a few weeks, just keep it in a small tub, but if you are keeping it for longer it is best kept in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid.
Make sure the tub or jar are completely dry before adding the spice mix.
Once you have made it, to keep it in best condition store it in a dark, cool cupboard, away from heat.

Calories
7.76

Fat (grams)
0.31

Sat. Fat (grams)
0.05

Carbs (grams)
1.29

Fiber (grams)
0.58

Net carbs
0.70

Sugar (grams)
0.19

Protein (grams)
0.40

Sodium (milligrams)
656.66

Cholesterol (grams)
0.18

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