Homemade Cajun Seasoning

cajun seasoning in a brown bowl on a wooden cutting board.

5 from 4 votes

This homemade Cajun Seasoning is bold, spicy, and savory and ready to take any dish from bland to bursting with flavor. Use cajun seasoning to add flavor to fish, chicken, vegetables, pasta, and more!

Prep Time5 mins

Total Time5 mins

Course: Seasoning

Cuisine: American, Cajun

Servings: teaspoons

Calories: 2kcal

Author: Ashley Boyd

Equipment

Spice storage jar

Ingredients

2 tablespoons smoked paprika or regular paprika
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

To make this Cajun seasoning, mix all the spices together in a small bowl with a fork or small whisk until combined and store in an airtight spice container.

Notes

If you use fresh spices in this seasoning, it will last up to a year but will begin to lose potency after about 3 months.

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