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Fajita Seasoning Recipe! {Simple Homemade Mix}

April 7, 2015 By Heidi 5 Comments

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This easy Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe Mix is so yummy… and so frugal!  Take your fajitas to the next level this week!

Fajita Seasoning Recipe

Have you ever wondered why fajita seasoning was so expensive?  So did I… and I could not think of one good reason! 😉  So skip the expense of store bought fajita seasoning, and make this delicious and Easy Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe instead!

In addition to saving money, there are so many additional benefits to making your own DIY Seasoning Recipes at home.  For one, you can use better ingredients and those better ingredients are so worth it.  The improved flavor is truly life changing.  Plus, I love how you can make minor changes to this recipe to change up the flavors.

Trust me, once you’ve made this Best Fajita Seasoning Recipe, you will never want to use store bought fajita seasoning again!

I personally use this recipe almost every week and I think you’re going to love it too…

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Fajita Seasoning Recipe

This Easy Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe is so yummy... and frugal!
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 1 Serving
Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Salt
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 tsp Corn Starch
  • ¼ tsp Cumin
  • 1½ tsp Sugar
  • ¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper
  • ⅛ tsp Cayenne Pepper

Instructions

  • Mix ingredients thoroughly
  • Store in a mason jar or use immediately
  • To make Fajita’s, use 3 tbsp of Fajita Seasoning Mix and add in 1/3 cup of water. Stir thoroughly.
  • Cook 1 lb. of thinly sliced chicken in 1 tbsp of olive oil.
  • Stir in fajita seasoning mix with water, and bring to gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve with grilled onions and peppers on soft flour tortillas. Enjoy!

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Comments

  1. Chelle says

    January 20, 2022 at 5:10 pm

    Have you ever used it on the meat and veggies, or would you only add it to the meat?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      January 21, 2022 at 1:22 pm

      Hi Chelle,

      I’ve honestly only ever used this seasoning with meat. If you do try to cook it with veggies, please let me know how it goes.

      ~ Heidi

      Reply
  2. Kyra Pinelli says

    February 21, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    Just made for dinner!! DELISH!!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 22, 2016 at 12:14 pm

      You’re very welcome, Kyra… so glad you enjoyed it! It’s definitely a family favorite here. 😉

      Reply
  3. Elizabeth Fure y says

    October 26, 2015 at 6:42 am

    going to try this thanks for sharing

    Reply

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