Fajita Seasoning

By Lidey Heuck

Published Jan. 18, 2024

Fajita Seasoning
Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
Total Time
10 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Rating
5(66)
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Whether you use it to spice up a bowl of popcorn, season roasted potatoes or, of course, as a dry rub for steak, chicken, pork or shrimp in Tex-Mex dishes, fajita seasoning can wear many hats. This simple blend, made with common herbs and spices, will last about a year in the pantry and can be tweaked to your liking. Just before using, add a little freshly grated lime zest for some bright citrus flavor.

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Ingredients

Yield:¼ cup 
  • 2teaspoons chili powder 
  • 2teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1teaspoon onion powder
  • 1teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
  • ⅛teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more to taste 
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Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

38 calories; 1 gram fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 7 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 84 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, sugar, salt and cayenne in a small bowl and mix well with a fork until combined. Transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 1 year.

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GFJeff

Mexican oregano if you can find it. Much more authentic taste.

Peter

And how much do we use? Seems strange to leave that out.

RobS

I use Ancho Chili powder and Chipotle powder instead of Cayenne and regular Chili powder. it gives it a smokey flavor.

B

This was delicious!!

Denise

Thank you for a very good fajita seasoning. I used Tablespoons for measuring and keep it a jar for many uses like fish tacos and fajitas. It’s very well balanced and easy!!

Peter

And how much do we use? Seems strange to leave that out.

Merla

If you use the packages of fajita spice mix they contain about 2 tablespoons.

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