5-Minute Homemade Taco Seasoning

Name: 5-Minute Homemade Taco Seasoning
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder; 2 Tablespoons Garlic Powder; 2 Tablespoons Onion Powder; 2 Tablespoons Smoked Paprika; 2 Tablespoons Cumin; 1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt

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Make your own homemade taco seasoning in just 5 minutes! This quick and easy recipe is perfect to keep around for any time you want to make tacos. Made with spices you already have in your pantry!

A mason jar filled with homemade taco seasoning.

An easy taco seasoning mix you can make at home!

This homemade taco seasoning is a blend of classic taco spices. It's ready in just a few minutes and is great to use in your favorite taco recipes.

Why I love this Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe

Dietary needs - this taco seasoning is vegan and free from preservatives that you might find in store-bought seasoning
SUPER quick - there's no reason to buy store-bought taco seasoning when you can make it at home in just a few minutes
Use in any taco recipe - use this 5-minute taco seasoning in any recipe that calls for taco seasoning

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

Chili Powder: chili powder adds some spice - it's not too overwhelming, but if you don't like spice at all, feel free to decrease the amount. You could also use another spice like cayenne.
Garlic Powder: for more texture you could use granulated garlic or freeze dried garlic.
Onion Powder: same as the garlic - for more texture you could use granulated onion or freeze dried onion.
Smoked Paprika: I like smoked paprika because it not only gives that sweet peppery flavor, it also has a smokiness. You can use regular paprika as a sub.
Cumin: cumin has a sweet, earthy flavor that's great in tacos. For a fresh flavor you can buy cumin seed and grind it into a spice.
Salt: I used kosher salt. Table salt will work fine too.

How to make Homemade Taco Seasoning

Step 1. Stir all the spices in a small bowl.

Step 2. Store in a mason jar and use 2-4 tablespoons of this mixture for each batch of tacos.

FAQ & Expert Tips

Storing homemade taco seasoning

For best results, store your taco seasoning in an airtight container. A mason jar, small container, or even a plastic bag will work well.

How long does homemade taco seasoning last?

Since this taco seasoning is made up of shelf-stable spices, your taco seasoning will last as long as the average spice. Usually spices have several years of shelf life, so this taco seasoning will last several years as well.

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