Who needs to buy Fajita or Taco seasoning mix? Did you realize it’s super easy and inexpensive to make yourself if you already have the following ingredients in your pantry?
I find seasoning mixes often too hot and spicy for my tastes so this is a perfect way to adjust how spicy you want your mix to be. So feel free to add more or less depending on what you like.
Use this fajita seasoning instead of Old El Paso Fajita Seasoning Mix. You can make it as tame or spicy as you like by adjusting the amount of chili powder and cayenne.
Sprinkle this seasoning on fajita veggies, soy taco “meat”, Soy Curls, tempeh, roasted potatoes, roasted vegetables and more.
Faijita Seasoning Mix
Ingredients:
2 tbsp cornstarch
2-4 tsp chili powder
2 tsp sea salt (fine)
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp granulated sugar (or raw sugar)
1 tsp roasted cumin
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Directions:
Combine in a bowl and whisk together. Store in a glass jar or airtight container.
Uses:
Sprinkle 1-2 tbsp of this mixture over your veggies as you stir fry them for fajitas. Also great to use for flavoring potatoes, roasted vegetables, tofu scramble, soy curls and more.
Additional Tips:
I really like the smoked flavour of the smoked paprika. If you don’t have it or don’t like it you can omit it or add more chipotle or chili powder. I just find it adds so much flavor without adding a lot of heat.
I like making my own spice mixes but I’m curious to know why you added salt and sugar to this one?
Because most seasoning mixes will have them in it. You have to balance the flavours and sweetness and salt enhance the spices together.
Hi, I live in Israel and have never seen chili powder or smoked paprika. Do you have any suggestions for substitutions, or perhaps a place to buy them online?
Thanks
Hi Veronica,
This fajita seasoning is amazing!! I made a batch tonight for homemade mushroom fajitas.
I did have one little issue that I was hoping you could help with. I fried portabella mushrooms with a bit of olive oil spray. Then added onions and multi-colored bell peppers. When I added 2 Tbsp of the fajita seasoning, it was sticking to the pan and cooking spoon. I added a squeeze of fresh lime juice to loosen it up, but still had to add quite a bit more olive oil spray. Is there something I could have done differently to keep the fajita seasoning from sticking to the spoon and pan without adding oil? Thanks.
HI Tiffany
Are you using a non stick pan? I didn’t have any problem with seasoning sticking to the pan and I use a spatula or wooden spoon to cook with. Usually that juices from the mushrooms or onions are enough. In any case I never ever add oil to sautéing, just use a little water if you need to cook with instead.
Hi Veronica,
Thanks for replying so quickly. I was using a good non-stick pan. Next time I think I will try it with a bit more water and no oil and see what happens. The flavor is amazing. Thank you so much for providing quick healthy recipes that taste so good.
Hi Veronica. This faijita seasoning mix sounds wonderful. I’m definitely going to make up a batch, but I’m curious about the “roasted cumin”. Do I buy the seeds and roast them and then grind them? Or roast them and leave them whole? Or is this an ingredient I can pick up at a grocery store? I’m not sure what to do here 🙁
Hi Gail, it’s ground roasted cumin. I buy this at the store. McCormick makes one that is delicious.