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This Easy Fajita Seasoning Recipe Mix is so yummy… and so marvelously frugal! Use it to take your chicken fajitas to the next level this week!

Be sure to also try this irresistible Homemade Taco Seasoning!

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Easy Fajita Seasoning Recipe Mix

Have you ever wondered why fajita seasoning was so expensive?

So did I… and I could not think of one good reason! 😉 So do yourself a favor and skip the expense of store bought fajita seasoning.

Instead… make this refreshingly delicious Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe!

Christy writes: "This is really good seasoning!!"

In addition to saving money, there are so many additional benefits to trying Make Your Own Seasoning Recipes at home.

For one, you can use better quality 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 customize the flavor. For instance, you can adjust the heat level with just one simple change.

I also love how you can give this fajita seasoning as a fun little Gift in a Jar for your foodie friends!

So go ahead and give your fajitas the flavor upgrade they’ve been craving.

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 Mix Ingredients

It takes just a few simple ingredients to make an outrageously delicious fajita seasoning mix!

First check in your cupboards and pantry, then add these ingredients to your next grocery list…

Paprika
Chili Powder
Garlic Salt
Onion Powder
Ground Cumin
Sugar
Red Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
Corn Starch

Save money when you buy Bulk Spices from Sam’s Club or Costco.

That’s it. Just 9 simple ingredients are all you’ll need to make this dreamy fajita seasoning mix.

How To Make Fajita Seasoning

It’s so much easier to make your own homemade fajita seasoning than you think!

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Measure out all ingredients, and place in small bowl.

2. Whisk together until well combined.

3. Transfer to an old spice jar or mini mason jar, and you’re done.

That’s it!

See… I told you this was going to be EASY!!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

How Do You Make Fajita Seasoning Less Spicy or More Spicy?

Mild Fajita Seasoning: Leave out the Cayenne Pepper.

Medium Fajita Seasoning: Make this just as is.

Hot and Spicy Fajita Seasoning: Increase the Cayenne Pepper to 1/4 teaspoon.

How To Use Homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix

There are so many tasty ways to use this homemade fajita seasoning. Here are just a few tantalizing chicken recipes to get you started…

Fajita Seasoning Reviews

Here’s What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Fajita Seasoning Mix…

Traci writes: “We never buy the store bought stuff. So easy!”

Christy writes: “This is really good seasoning!!”

Kim writes: “So easy! Love it!”

Heather writes: “Definitely better than store bought!”

Serene writes: “Homemade is SO much better, I always have it on hand!”

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Fajita Seasoning Recipe

Do yourself a favor when you skip the expense of store bought fajita seasoning, and make this refreshingly delicious Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe instead!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

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!

Course: Entree

Cuisine: Mexican

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