Adding this homemade fajita seasoning to your favourite meat makes an easy weekday meal. Combined with some olive oil, followed by a short marinating time and a quick sear on a hot grill, dinner will be ready in no time.
Fajitas have evolved into a popular Tex-Mex dish that can be served with just about any meat, fish, seafood or vegetable. This versatile dish is a fun and social meal at any gathering.
Fajita seasoning can also be added to make tender, juicy Pork Carnitas.
Making a decent sized jar of fajita seasoning is a handy and economical ingredient to add to a range of dishes from low and slow meals such as chilli con Carne to flash-in-the-pan meals.
Homemade Fajita Seasoning
Making a decent sized jar of fajita seasoning is a handy and economical ingredient to have on stand-by.Adding this homemade fajita seasoning to your favourite meat makes an easy weekday meal. Combined with some olive oil, followed by a short marinating time and a quick sear on a hot grill, dinner will be ready in no time.
Equipment
- Spice container
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp cornflour Known as cornflour in the UK and corn or maize starch in the USA
- 2 tbsp chilli powder
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- ½ tbsp black pepper
- 1½ tsp onion powder
- 1½ tsp garlic powder
- 1½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1½ tsp cumin powder
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients listed together in a dry, medium bowl.
- Store the seasoning in a sterilised, dry glass jar at room temperature away from direct sunlight.
Notes
- Keeps for 6 months
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