Fajita Seasoning

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Skip the store-bought packets and make your own homemade Fajita Seasoning! It’s incredibly simple and can be mixed together in minutes (and you can reduce or omit the salt and the sugar if you want to).

This versatile spice blend is great on fajitas, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and more! The best part: It lasts for ages, so go ahead and make a double batch.

What is fajita seasoning made of?

Fajita seasoning is a blend of chili powder, salt, paprika, sugar, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and a bit of cayenne pepper.

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You can find ALL of these spices at Walmart in their newly expanded spice line. These high-quality spices are priced at just $.98 each and they are perfect for grilling, cooking, baking, and seasoning. They are also kosher.

I included salt and sugar in my Fajita seasoning, but you can reduce or omit them as you see fit.

If you buy Fajita seasoning in a packet, it might contain ingredients such as maltodextrin, modified corn starch, caramel coloring, and yeast extract. Why not skip all that and just add flavor?

Is there a difference between taco seasoning and fajita seasoning?

Taco seasoning contains a higher proportion of chili powder, as well as the addition of oregano and red pepper flakes, to give it more of a punch, whereas fajita seasoning is more subtle in flavor and softer on the palate.

What spices do you put in quesadillas?

Fajita seasoning, of course! For every individual 8-10 inch quesadilla, add ½ teaspoon of fajita seasoning mix to your fillings of choice.

What is good in a quesadilla?

For a basic quesadilla, add shredded chicken or sliced steak, black beans, onions, peppers, tomatoes, corn, and pepper jack cheese, along with the fajita seasoning. If you would like a vegetarian version, omit the meat and substitute rice and beans instead. Fresh herbs are always a nice addition and a dollop of sour cream when serving will round out all the flavors.

How do you make quesadillas in the oven?

Coat one side of your tortillas with cooking spray. Lay coated side down on an ungreased baking sheet, top with seasoned filling of choice, top with another tortilla, and coat with cooking spray. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and filling is warmed through. Cut into wedges.

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Fajita Seasoning

Skip the store-bought packets and make your own homemade Fajita Seasoning! It's incredibly simple and can be mixed together in minutes (and you can reduce or omit the salt and the sugar if you want to). This versatile spice blend is great on fajitas, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and more! The best part: It lasts for ages, so go ahead and make a double batch. 

Course Pantry

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 10 servings

Calories 5 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons Great Value chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Great Value ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Great Value paprika
• 1 teaspoon Great Value salt
• 1 teaspoon Great Value sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Great Value garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Great Value onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Great Value cayenne pepper

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Instructions

1. In a small bowl, stir chili powder, salt, paprika, white sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne and ground cumin together. Store in an airtight container.

Recipe Notes

Adapted from All Recipes.

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