This super easy homemade fajita seasoning without cumin is really easy to make, and healthier than store bought seasoning packets. Make a big batch and store it in your pantry, ready for future dinners!
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I love making my own seasoning blends. I often find that they are much cheaper compared to buying seasoning mixes. Store bought seasoning packets also often contain large amounts of salt and sugar. By making my own, I can control exactly what goes into it.
Cumin is a common ingredient in fajita seasoning, but it's not everyone's favorite spice. This version makes an excellent, tasty fajitas completely without any cumin at all!
🥘 Ingredients
To make this homemade fajita seasoning, you will need cornstarch, chili powder, oregano, smoked paprika, onion powder and garlic powder.
You can also add salt if you wish. I like to keep my seasoning blends free from salt, and rather add salt directly to the dishes I cook if needed.
The cornstarch is optional, as it does not add any flavor. However, it does help with the texture when you add the seasoning to your dishes, especially fajita chicken. You can omit the cornstarch if you simply want to make a spice mix.
🔪 Instructions
Combine all the ingredients on a plate or in a bowl. Use it in a dish, or add it to an airtight container for storage.
The amount suggested will be enough for 10-12 servings of fajitas, but you can easily multiply the recipe if you want to make a bigger batch.
💭 Top tips
Here are my best tips to make the perfect fajita seasoning without cumin:
- You can add literally any spice or herb you want. Feel free to experiment, or replace any ingredients as you please. Common fajita spices include cayenne pepper, coriander, cumin, salt, paprika powder and black pepper.
- Like a spicy fajita? Add more chili powder or some cayenne pepper to taste!
- Fajita seasoning can be used in a variety of dishes, not just fajitas. Add it to any casserole, or use it as a dry rub to season beef or chicken.
🥗 Serving suggestions
This seasoning can be used in any recipe that calls for taco or fajita seasoning. Add it to any Mexican or Tex Mex recipes for an instant boost of flavor!
Here are some of my favorite recipes that fajita seasoning goes really well in:
- Slow cooker chicken taco soup
- Pork chop fajitas
- Skinny Mexican casserole
- Sheet pan fajitas
- Baked salsa chicken
🍲 Leftovers
This stores really well for up to several months in an airtight container. You can make a big batch and use it for several meals down the line.
Make sure to use fresh ingredients to make the spices last as long as possible.
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Recipe
Fajita Seasoning without Cumin
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch (cornflour)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder (cumin free*)
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients on a plate or in a bowl. Use it in a dish, or add it to an airtight container for storage.
- The amount suggested will be enough for 10-12 servings of fajitas, but you can easily multiply the recipe if you want to make a bigger batch.
Notes
- Fajita seasoning stores really well for up to several months in an airtight container. You can make a big batch and use it for several meals down the line.
- Make sure to use fresh ingredients to make the spices last as long as possible.
- You can add literally any spice or herb you want. Feel free to experiment, or replace any ingredients as you please. Common fajita spices include cayenne pepper, coriander, cumin, salt, paprika powder and black pepper.
- Like a spicy fajita? Add more chili powder or some cayenne pepper to taste!
- Fajita seasoning can be used in a variety of dishes, not just fajitas. Add it to any casserole, or use it as a dry rub to season beef or chicken.
Ree Brock
Please help: This recipe says it is made without cumin yet it calls for chili powder. Which brand of chili powder does not contain chili powder? Many list it as a main ingredient while others hide it under “spices” without specifically listing it.
Tonje
Hi! Thank you for pointing that out, I've added a note to the recipe. I can buy pure chili powder in any grocery store here in the UK, but the situation might be different depending on where you live. You might find that any powder that labels the type of chili used, like chipotle powder, ancho powder, jalapeno powder, etc is more likely to only contain chili. Simply organic, Kiva, Dwaraka, McCormick, Waitrose Cooks' Ingredients, Bart, Rajah, East End, JustIngredients, and TRS all have pure chili powders in some form.