This homemade fajita seasoning mix recipe is perfect for marinading chicken or steak, making a dip, or seasoning veggies. It is also paleo and whole30 compliant AND so good you are sure to be hooked in no time!
After a week of Whole30 I decided that the best part of the food challenge, hands down, was giving me a reason to make my own spices. I cook with a lot of spices and making my own go-to blends is always on the to-do list, but somehow never makes it quite to the top. Before I started Whole30 though, {read why I decided to do it, and it is probably not what you think,} I knew that I was going to have to put together a much of my own seasonings because the premade blends I usually use had many off limits items gracing the ingredient list.
First up on the list was fajita seasoning. I was born and raised in Texas so we never go too long in our house without bring in those bold flavors of the south. I did some reverse engineering, along with a little trial and error and the results blew me away. I might never use store bought again.
The seasoning mix is a combination of several bold flavored spices like chili powder, cumin, oregano, and paprika. And when they are combined it is pure perfection.
The recipe is easy, just measure everything out into a bowl and stir it all together to make sure it is evenly combined throughout. I like to store mine in a mason jar because it is pretty and I can just leave it out on the counter to season anything and everything, but you can use any old air tight container you have laying around.
You will use about 2 tablespoons of this mix in place of one package of store bought fajita seasoning or about 1 tablespoon to 1 pound of meat.
Don’t let your imagination stop there though. You can use this seasoning in many awesome ways:
- Mix with olive oil and use as a marinade for meat.
- Mix with mayo for a Paleo or Whole30 approved dip. {Homemade mayo}
- Use to season veggies you are grilling or sautéing.
- Use in ground meat to give great flavor.
I also have plenty more recipes coming your way where I use this fajita seasoning mix, and 3 more must-have homemade seasoning recipes so make sure you follow me on Pinterest or Facebook to hear when they are released!
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Fajita Seasoning Mix {Paleo, Whole30 Compliant}
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tsp parsley
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together and store in a mason jar or other air tight container
Recipe Notes:
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Don’t forget to grab the recipe for Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix here! It is also Paleo and Whole30 approved.
Amanda Sullivan says
I did the math for 1/4th the recipe. I’ll share just in case someone else needs the math. Not taking any claim, not my recipe.
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon parsley
Tara says
So helpful! Thank you for taking the time to do this!
Jan says
I humbly suggest you replace the parsley with Mexican oregano.
Emily Pinga says
Could you please let me know how spicy this seasoning is? Mild? Medium? Thank you.
Kimber says
I would classify it as mild but I did grow up in Texas! I think it has a great flavor, and depending on how much you use it can be strong, but it is not spicy. Hope that helps!
Heather says
This was really good, but if you have someone with tree but allergies, leave out the cumin.
Adrienne says
Best fajita mix ever and you can add it to so many other things (like sour cream or plain Greek yogurt as a dip). I have made this recipe and put them into small herb jars for gifts – they make great teacher/school personnel gifts!! One year I didn’t make it and the principal and multiple teachers asked if I would make it again next year. A total hit of a recipe!