Seasoning builder

Build your own fajita seasoning

Adjust six flavor dials and get a measured spice blend with a chili-and-cumin backbone — no pre-made packet required.

Your blend

A gently warm, deeply smoky, well-salted fajita blend with a chili-and-cumin backbone.

  • Chili powder1 tbspShop
  • Ground cumin1.75 tspShop
  • Smoked paprika1.75 tspShop
  • Garlic powder1 tspShop
  • Onion powder0.5 tspShop
  • Mexican oregano0.75 tspShop
  • Kosher salt2 tspShop
  • Cayenne pepper0.25 tspShop
  • Citric acid or lime powder0.25 tspShop
  • Black pepper0.25 tspShop

Mix, then store airtight up to 6 months. Some links may earn FajitaRecipe.com a commission if you buy through Amazon, at no extra cost to you.

The anatomy of a fajita blend

Every good fajita seasoning rests on chili powder and cumin. From there, paprika (smoked, if you want depth) adds color and roundness, garlic and onion powder build savoriness, and Mexican oregano brings a floral, slightly citrusy note that its Mediterranean cousin can’t. Salt, cayenne, dried-citrus brightness and a touch of sugar are the levers you actually taste-test. This builder keeps the backbone fixed and scales the rest to your sliders.

Mix everything well and store it airtight, away from light and heat, for up to six months. Use about 1 tablespoon per pound of protein.

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