Homemade Fajitas Seasoning
Homemade Fajitas Seasoning is a delicious blend of freshly ground peppers and spices. This recipe takes less than 5 minutes and is easy to have on hand for all Tex-Mex meals. One batch makes 3 (1 ounce) packets, or approximately 6+ tablespoons of seasoning. Vegan (free of chicken bouillon).
Servings 18 teaspoons
Calories 7kcal
Cost $2.50
Equipment
- spice grinder or blender
Ingredients
- 2 whole Guajillo peppers see below for substitutions
- 2 whole Chiles de Arbol
- 2 tsp whole coriander seeds = 1½ tsp ground
- 1 Tbsp paprika preferably Spanish
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp oregano, dried preferably Mexican
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin, ground
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
Instructions
- Remove the tops from the dried peppers.. Add peppers (and pepper seeds) to a blender or spice grinder along with the coriander seeds. Be careful handling peppers and wash hands thoroughly after cutting.
- Pulse/blend on medium speed until finely ground, 45 to 60 seconds.
- In a medium bowl, combine ground peppers with remaining ingredients and whisk until well mixed.
Storage and Use:
- Pour fajita seasoning into a clean storage jar. Keep in a cool pantry for up to 1 month. Shake before use if needed.
Notes
- Substitute 3 Tbsp of chili powder for the dried Guajillo and Arbol peppers. If using chili powder, store for up to 3 months.
- This recipe has a mild to medium heat profile. For a hotter fajita mix, add in some cayenne pepper or use an additional Arbol chile.
- Mexican Oregano is more robust than Mediterranean Oregano and has brighter notes of citrus. It's available in spice stores, online, and in many grocery stores with the global foods.
- The finished color of the fajita seasoning will depend on the color and freshness of ingredients used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tsp | Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.5g | Sodium: 128mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.8g