Homemade Blackening Seasoning Recipe

DIY blackening seasoning in a glass jar spilled out on a platter.

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Homemade Blackening Seasoning Recipe

Learn how to make Homemade Blackening Seasoning for a quick and easy DIY spice blend. It is an affordable and quick homemade seasoning blend that is great on fish, chicken, and vegetables.

Course Spice

Cuisine Cajun

Keyword blackened seasoning, homemade seasoning blend, spice blend

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 0

Total Time 2

Servings teaspoons

Calories 6kcal

Author Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons paprika
1 Tablespoon cayenne pepper
1½ teaspoon onion powder
1½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cracked black pepper

Instructions

In a medium-sized mixing bowl whisk together 3 Tablespoons paprika, 1 Tablespoon cayenne pepper, 1½ teaspoon onion powder, 1½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
Place in a mason jar or seasoning mix jar. Use within 12 months on your favorite fish, chicken, or vegetable dishes.
Use immediately or store in an airtight jar or container in a dry pantry for up to 6 months.

Notes

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This recipe makes about 18 teaspoons of blackening seasoning.

Storage: Keep the spice blend in an airtight container like a mason jar for up to 1 year.

Note 1: Adjust the spices to your liking. If you prefer more heat add extra cayene. Write down any changes you make to ensure you get the same flavors for the next time you make the seasoning.

Note 2: Using the best spice brands in your budget will ensure the best flavor in your spice blend.

Note 3: When using this blackening seasoning in recipes, it can be used 1 to 1. If the recipe says 1 teaspoon, use 1 teaspoon of the blackening seasoning.

I am not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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