Homemade chicken fajita seasoning recipe! This fajita seasoning for chicken is packed full of flavor and will give your food an amazing aroma and taste. It's made with few ingredients and is quick to make with less than 5 minutes hands-on time. Let me show you how to make the best fajita spice mix.
Best Chicken Fajita Seasoning Recipe
The best fajita seasoning! This homemade chicken fajita seasoning recipe is so good. It is perfect on chicken and can be used in many recipes.
This seasoning for fajitas uses a few simple pantry ingredients to create this power-packed spice blend. It smells and tastes amazing.
If you are looking to make your own homemade fajita seasoning, this is the best fajita spice mix that is tried and trusted. It makes use of natural ingredients and does not contain artificial colors or preservatives.
It takes 5 minutes to make this chicken fajita seasoning recipe, and it can be used on any part of the chicken. This DIY spice mix can also be used on other food like vegetables, fish, beef, shrimp, etc.
It's a healthy seasoning blend that is sure to take your chicken from bland to amazing.
No heavy tool is required to make this recipe for chicken fajita seasoning.
Related: BBQ chicken rub
Tools
Measuring spoons
Mixing bowl
Spice jar or airtight container
What is Chicken Fajita Seasoning Made of
For this homemade chicken fajita seasoning, you'll need these 7 ingredients:
Paprika
Cumin
Chilli powder
Garlic powder
Onion granules
Cayenne pepper
Sugar
How To Make Chicken Fajita Seasoning
Here's how to make fajita seasoning for chicken:
Dry the mixing bowl and measuring spoons.
Measure all the ingredients into the bowl. Mix till well combined.
For a smooth blend, pour the mix into a dry mill and blend (This step is optional and not necessary but it makes the mix well combined and gives a smoother texture).
Label and store in an airtight spice jar or container.
How To Use
Use fajita seasoning on chicken. It can also be used on other poultry like turkey, duck, vegetables, beef, fish, and shrimp. You can use this fajita spice mix on any type of chicken including chicken thighs, legs, chicken breast, wings, and whole chicken.
Use a tablespoon of this seasoning per 1 kg (2lb) of chicken.
Here are some recipes you can use in:
Chicken drumsticks in air fryer
Air fryer potato cubes (recipe on airfryervibes.com)
Air fryer vegetables
Dry rub chicken wings
How To Store
Pour the fajita seasoning in an airtight spice container, label with name and dates, then store it in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.
It can be stored for up to a year depending on the expiry date of the ingredients used. Use the nearest expiry date of the ingredients to determine what expiry date to label the mix. For example, if the chili powder used has the nearest expiry date and expires in 6 months, and garlic has the longest expiry date and expires in 12 months, the spice blend expiry date should be labeled as 6 months.
I recommend mixing in small batches so it's not stored for too long and retains its freshness.
How To Season Chicken For Fajitas
Wash and pat the chicken dry then add to a bowl.
Add the fajita seasoning, and lemon juice to the chicken and mix till well combined.
Cover with clingfilm and put in the fridge to marinate for 60 minutes or more.
Cook accordingly.
Tips
- Dry all tools before use.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to suit your taste. If you want the blend to be spicy, add a bit more.
- Store seasoning in an airtight container and also keep away from sunlight.
- Don't pour directly over steam from the spice jar to avoid moisture getting into the jar.
- Make in small batches to avoid storing for too long and to keep freshness.
Frequently Asked Questions
They make use of similar ingredients but Taco seasoning makes use of more chili powder and also doesn't have acidity, while fajita seasoning uses more cumin so taco seasoning is spicier than fajita seasoning.
A good substitute is taco seasoning.
No, it's not however if you would like it to be spicy, you can add more cayenne pepper or habanero powder.
No, you don't. You can leave it out of the ingredients if you wish.
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Peri Peri seasoning
Italian seasoning
Cajun seasoning
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Chicken Fajita Seasoning Recipe
Equipment
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Spice container
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Chili powder
- ½ tablespoon Ground Cumin
- ½ tablespoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion granules
- ½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper pepper or to taste
- 2 teaspoons Sugar optional
Instructions
- Here's how to make fajita seasoning for chicken:Dry the mixing bowl and measuring spoons.
- Measure all the ingredients into the bowl. Mix till well combined.For a smooth blend, pour the mix into a dry mill and blend (This step is optional and not necessary but it makes the mix well combined and gives a smoother texture).
- Label and store in an airtight spice jar or container.
Notes
- Dry all tools before use.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to suit your taste. If you want the blend to be spicy, add a bit more.
- Store seasoning in an airtight container and also keep away from sunlight.
- Don't pour directly over steam from the spice jar to avoid moisture getting into the jar.
- Make in small batches to avoid storing for too long and to keep freshness.
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