Homemade Taco Seasoning

4.77 from 116 votes

This easy homemade taco seasoning recipe is so delicious and made with simple pantry spices — perfect for tacos, fajitas, and more! If you are using this to season meat, we recommend 2 tablespoons taco seasoning per pound of meat.

Prep Time2

Total Time2

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: 5 ingredient, gluten free

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon chili powder*
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika (I prefer smoked paprika)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

Combine ingredients. Add all of the ingredients to a small jar and stir (or shake) until evenly combined.
Store. Use immediately or cover and store for up to 1 year.

Notes

Chili powder: A note for our international readers that this recipe uses American-style chili powder, which is actually a blend of mild chiles and spices. (It's not 100% cayenne!)