Directions

  1. 1In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper to taste, and salt to taste.
  2. 2Store in an airtight container

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika (see note 1)
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (see note 2)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste (see note 3))
  • 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Equipment

small bowlairtight containerspice grinder (optional)plastic bag (optional)large skillet

Tips

  • Both sweet and smoked paprika work.
  • Leave out sugar if you want to.
  • Add more cayenne pepper if you like spicy food, omit entirely if you don’t.
  • Makes enough seasoning for 4 pounds of beef, chicken, or shrimp.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
  • For chicken fajitas: marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes (room temperature) or up to 1 hour (refrigerated). Cook until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Rest for 5 minutes before cutting into strips