Homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix – Keto, Whole30

5 from 14 votes

Never buy a store-bought seasoning packet again! This homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix is so easy to make and absolutely delicious, much better than the store-bought kind! As an added bonus, it’s sugar free, so it’s Keto, Low Carb, Whole30 and Paleo.

A small glass mason jar filled with fajita seasoning with a gold spoon for serving.

Homemade Spice Blends

Making your own seasoning blends is more cost effective than buying store bought blends, and it also ensures you have full control over every ingredient included, which is important when you’re closely monitoring the foods you eat.

Many store-bought brands have sneaky artificial ingredients and unnecessary sweeteners. But this recipe is 100% Whole30 compliant and Keto friendly!

Other homemade seasoning blends: Taco Seasoning, Dry Ranch Mix, and Blackened Seasoning.

Each ingredient laid out in a tiny pile on a white marble board with the name of the spice beside it.

Recipe Ingredients

On any given day, I already have all the spices in my cabinet needed to make fajita seasoning. Because all that’s it in is:

  • Cayenne pepper
  • Chili powder
  • Cumin
  • Salt
  • Onion powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Paprika

The cayenne pepper is the secret to the spicy kick. If you like your fajitas a little milder, use less or leave it out completely. It’s totally customizable!

A large bowl filled with romaine lettuce, sliced chicken, pickled onions, cooked bell peppers, and garnished with slices of lime and cilantro.

Recipes that Use Fajita Seasoning

Fajita seasoning is wonderful on chicken, shrimp, beef, and more! Shown above is a chicken fajita salad!

More recipes that use fajita seasoning:

👉 As a general rule of thumb, use between 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon of fajita seasoning for every pound of protein/vegetables you’re seasoning and planning to cook. As there’s more surface area to cover, more seasoning will be needed.

Fajita Seasoning vs. Taco Seasoning

A lot of people wonder if there’s a different between fajita seasoning and taco seasoning. Traditionally, some spices are the same and some are different, but to most home cooks, you’d never know the difference.

In my opinion, the difference is small so you can pretty much use the two blends interchangeably anytime you’re in a pinch.

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A small glass mason jar filled with fajita seasoning on a white board beside sliced bell peppers and lime, with a gold spoon for serving.

Homemade Fajita Seasoning – Keto, Whole30, Sugar Free

This homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix is so easy to make and it’s sugar free, so it’s Keto, Low Carb, Whole30 and Paleo.
5 from 14 votes
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Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Laura Miner

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoons cayenne

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a small dish or mason jar. Mix well, cover, and store until you're ready to use it.

Notes

Note: As a general rule of thumb, use between 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon of fajita seasoning for every pound of protein you cook.
If you like your fajitas a little milder, use less cayenne pepper or leave it out completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 11kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 429mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 894IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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