Homemade Cajun Seasoning Mix

homemade cajun seasoning spilled out of a jar onto a wooden cutting board

This homemade Cajun seasoning recipe blends smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes into one bold, adjustable spice mix. It comes together in one bowl with no cooking required, and you can leave the salt out if you prefer to season separately.

4.85 from 26 votes

Print Recipe Pin Recipe Add to Collection

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings tablespoons

Calories 16 kcal

Ingredients

2 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika or regular paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground, if possible
1 teaspoons cayenne pepper more or less to taste
1 ¼ teaspoons oregano
1 ¼ teaspoons dried thyme
½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes more or less to taste

Instructions

Stir all ingredients together and store in an airtight container.

Notes

Store your cajun seasoning in an airtight container in a cool, dry spot away from direct sunlight for up to 6 months.

Makes about 4 tablespoons per batch, so double or triple it for a bigger stash.

Nutrition

Tried this recipe? Pin it for later!Follow @FeelsLikeHome or tag #FeelsLikeHomeBlog!