Over a decade or so, spicy food has rapidly gained popularity worldwide. Earlier considered to be a peculiar feature in many Indian and Thai cuisine, spices and spicy food are loved and enjoyed by people belonging to different countries. One such cuisine which is also known for its spicy foods and dishes like fajitas, enchiladas, burritos, etc. is Mexican cuisine. The cuisine is quite well known for its varied flavors, colorful decoration, and variety of spices and ingredients.

The two most favorite delicacies that comes to mind while thinking of Mexican cuisine are fajita and quesadillas, of which fajita further tops for its tastes, ingredients and seasonings used in its preparation. Hence, if you are in a mood of having this enticing delicacy, then instead of going to a restaurant why not try making it at home. I know what must be lingering in your mind, how to make it and moreover how to bring out its traditional savor? Well, for the former you can refer to the article ‘how to make fajita at home’ and for the latter, you can continue reading this article as here comes an easy to prepare recipe for fajita seasoning from scratch. Read more on Mexican herbs and spices.

Fajita Seasoning Recipes

Fajita Seasoning Mix

As the name says, fajita seasoning is a seasoning or flavoring used in fajita dishes. Now if you are thinking that fajita is a single dish, then let me tell you that it refers to several dishes made by grilling meat, and is served on tortillas (thin unleavened pancake made from cornmeal or wheat flour). Hence, fajita seasoning is nothing but a unique combination of different spices, which is used to enhance the taste as well as the aroma of the dish. So check out the below given recipe for fajita seasoning from scratch.

Ingredients
3 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp sugar
2 ½ tsp crushed chicken bouillon cube
1 ½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp cayenne pepper
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
½ tsp cumin
Preparation

Take a mixing bowl and combine all the ingredients together. Now pour the mixture in a small glass or plastic air tight container and store in a cool, dry place. For preparing the onion and garlic powder, peel and chop them, dry and then powder them separately in a blender.

Chicken Fajita Seasoning Mix

Below given is the best fajita seasoning recipe from scratch which can be used while preparing chicken fajitas. However, this fajita seasoning for chicken can also be used in other Mexican foods recipes. So without delaying, check out the ingredients required and its method of preparation.

Ingredients
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tsp chili powder
¾ tsp crushed chicken bouillon cube
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
¼ tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp sugar
Preparation

Take a mixing bowl and combine all the ingredients. Now pour the mixture in a small glass or plastic air tight container and store in a cool, dry place.

You may also like reading:
Healthy Mexican Recipes
Authentic Mexican Food Recipes
Mexican Food: Traditional Mexican Recipes
Easy Traditional Mexican Recipes
After preparing, ensure that you store the seasoning well in an air tight container or a ziploc bag for its long term use. Well, this was all about fajita seasoning from scratch. Now that you know what is fajita seasoning and how to prepare it, what are waiting for? Try making this seasoning at home, use it while preparing your fajitas and enjoy the traditional taste of Mexican food with your near and dear ones.