Cajun Seasoning Recipe (Family-Friendly)

closeup of homemade cajun seasoning in a bowl

Servings: 9

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

This homemade cajun seasoning recipe is the perfect mix to have on hand to make your favorite Louisiana and Southern recipes!

4.80 from 5 votes

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning*
2 teaspoons paprika*
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper*
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

Measure & Mix:

Measure out each spice and herb in a bowl.
With a fork or small whisk, combine until they're all incorporated.

Store:

Transfer the Cajun seasoning inside a spice jar and keep in your spice cabinet or pantry for up to 6 months.

Notes

This recipe yields 3 tablespoons (total) of Cajun seasoning. If you don't use it a lot, it's the perfect amount. If it's a staple in your cooking, simply double the recipe and you'll get ⅓ cup.
The cayenne pepper is the ingredient that adds heat (spicy) to this mix. As it is, it's not as spicy as some of the ready-to-buy mixes. However, everyone tolerates spice levels differently so for a milder level of heat, use ½ teaspoon of cayenne, keeping the other ingredients the same.
You can use smoked paprika or sweet paprika (regular paprika). I don't recommend spicy paprika.
If you're out of Italian seasoning, substitute dried oregano.

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