Fajita Seasoning Mix Recipe
One of our staple meals in Fajitas. They are a really simple meal – and most times we used left over meat for our fajitas. We have used chicken, steak and even turkey for our fajitas. For me, the secret to the fajita is in the seasoning. I use a simple mixture of spices, adapted from a recipe I found on food.com.
The next time you are thinking about making fajitas, try making your own seasoning. I promise you won’t go back to the prepackaged. Remember, it is incredibly forgiving- so try adding your own twist.
Fajita Seasoning Mix 
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
Mix all ingredients together.
To use:
Coat your meat and vegetables lightly with olive oil - then coat with the dry mix to prepare for cooking. Tip: for your fajitas shells - dip them in water before you place them in the hot pan or grill, it acts like a steamer and keeps the shells soft. (don’t use this tip if you microwave, use the oven etc).
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thanks for the recipe! any idea how long this seasoning will last in the cupboard?
I would assume forever since all of the ingredients that are used last forever as well. Spices are nonperishable but I usually toss out the old in 2 years and buy new just so they are super fresh.
too funny! This is on our weekly menu for Thurs. night! I also use a similar recipe. I will def. try your this time. YUMMY!
Oooh! I’ve been wanting to make my own seasoning. Those prepackaged ones have so much gross stuff in them! This is perfect. And the pictures are gorgeous!
My hubby will love this!
These look yummy! I am a horrible cook though, so of course I need more info.
Do you cook the meat first? I see everything is on a baking sheet. Do you just put it all in the oven? For how long?
My husband would love these!
Hey Bethany, that is actually a griddle in the middle of our stove
So you can saute your meat and veggies on the stove in wok or large pan. Saute until the meat is done and the the veggies are cooked thru. You can add some oil if you use a pan. Since we use the griddle, we typically do not.
Let me know if I can answer any other question.
My husbands “specialty” is fajitas. The secret ingredient is Tony Charere’s seasoning!
ha I happen to be making fajita’s tonight
yum!! i luv fajitas