Whipping up your own batch of Taco Tuesday magic with Homemade Taco SeasoningMix is a breeze! You’ll be tempted to declare it Taco Fiesta every day of the week. Not only is it a healthier alternative to store-bought options, but it’s less expensive.
Mix chili powder, cumin, sea salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Tajin, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl until combined well.
Store in an airtight container.
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Pro-TipsFresh Spices: Spices give food flavor and aroma. They don’t necessarily go bad, but they do lose their potency over time. To tell if your spices are fresh, just open them up and give them a sniff. If they don’t have much aroma, they won’t have much flavor, and it’s time to replace them.Customize: Making taco mix at home also gives you the flexibility of being able to adjust the seasonings to suit your tastes and dietary needs. If you don’t care for chili-lime seasoning, omit the Tajin; and if you like it when it bites back, add more cayenne pepper!Storage: This is a great recipe to double or triple to keep it on hand. Homemade taco seasoning should be sealed in an airtight container and stored in a cool, dry, dark place like a cabinet or pantry. It will maintain its freshness for about six months depending on the freshness of the spices you use.Substituting: Use this mix as a substitute for any recipe that calls for one packet of taco seasoning. Most commercial brand packets contain about 1 ounce or 3 tablespoons of product. That means you'll want to use about the same amount of this homemade taco seasoning as a substitution.