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Here’s how to make your own Fajita seasoning from scratch for a delicious flavour and no hidden ingredients. It’s super easy, can be used in so many dishes and keeps for up to a year!
I have been making my own Fajita Seasoning for a while and I have so many recipes with this flavour on my website and in my books, I thought it was time to share the simple homemade blend so you can do it too!
I noticed that a lot of pre-mixed seasoning from packets contained a lot of ‘filler’ ingredients and very high salt levels.
Knowing what actual spices go into a fajita mix, I realised I could just spend a few minutes making a batch of my own.
It means fresher, tastier ingredients, nothing hidden in there, and also saves money.
Chicken Fajitas (or Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas on busy days) are often on a weekly rotation in our house because it’s probably my kids’ number one meal of choice, it’s important to me that we’re dialling down the preservatives where possible.
There are loads of other Mexican-style recipes that this works in too (see below for some suggestions).
This recipe makes about 3 tablespoons of Fajita Seasoning (approximately 30g), and because it’s so easy, I simply replenish with another batch when the jar is getting low as we do use lots of it.
Why you’ll love this Easy Fajita Seasoning recipe
⭐️ Make ahead of time, stores for ages
⭐️ Customise your own heat up or down
⭐️ Big flavours, small ingredient list
Sarah’s notes
It was perhaps the first proper batch I made of Fajita Seasoning that I realised how much of this flavour we enjoyed in our dinners at home, from my newer recipes of Chicken Fajitas Potatoes and Air Fryer Mexican Chicken, to old favourites like Chicken Fajita Pasta and Mexican Rice & Chicken (and not forgetting Halloumi Fajitas for meat-free days.)
Turns out I am always thinking of ways to make some kind of fajitas!
I also have plenty of similar flavoured recipes in both my first and second recipe books, What’s For Dinner and What’s For Dinner in One Pot, too!
We have tested this fajita blend recipe numerous times and I should say that for this it’s best to use fresh spices, NOT any from dusty jars at the back of the cupboard that are a year or two out of date (just me that keeps finding these?!)
It really does make such a difference to the end product.
Homemade Fajita Seasoning Ingredients
- Chilli powder – 1 tablespoon per batch.
- Paprika – 1 teaspoon.
- Cumin – 1 teaspoon.
- Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon.
- Onion powder – ½ teaspoon.
- Ground coriander – ½ teaspoon.
- Dried oregano – 1 teaspoon.
- Salt – ½ teaspoon.
- Black pepper – ¼ teaspoon.
- Cayenne for extra heat (optional) – ¼ teaspoon.
How to make Fajita Seasoning from scratch
1. Measure out your spices in the full recipe below, and put them into a bowl together.
2. Give it a good mix, then store in an airtight container or jar.
Storing
In a cupboard Store the spice mix in an airtight glass jar for up to a year.
Recipe Tips
Make sure your spices are fresh
It’s always best to use fresh spices, NOT any from jars at the back of the cupboard that are out of date. It really does make such a difference to the end product.
Heat
You can add a little cayenne to spice the seasoning up if you like. I have added ¼ tsp to this blend, but feel free to add more of less (or not at all) according to your preference.
Quantity
This recipe makes about 3 tablespoons (30g) of Fajita Seasoning. If you go through it quickly, simply double (or treble) the ingredient amounts.
This Fajitas seasoning can also be used in…
Dump & Bake
Chicken Burrito Rice {Dump & Bake}
Beef
Mexican Lasagne
Slow Cooker Chicken
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Under 30 minutes
Beef Burritos Recipe {30 Minute Meal}
FAQ
My tried-and-tested homemade Fajita mix is made up of chilli powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, ground coriander, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, with a small optional amount of cayenne.
It’s been tested lots of times to get just the right blend of flavour and warmth. It’s delicious!
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Easy Fajita Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Chilli powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Ground coriander
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne for extra heat, Optional
Instructions
- Measure: Measure your spices into a bowl together and mix thoroughly.
- Store: Pop the blend into an airtight container and store in a dry place for up to a year.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation. Nutritional values are per portion unless otherwise stated.
This post was originally published on April 29, 2026 and updated later to make improvements.
