Homemade Cajun Seasoning (with Video)

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This month, I’m sharing all of my recipes for homemade seasoning mixes. Today’s recipe is my Homemade Cajun Seasoning which is a great addition to your favorite spicy foods!

A simple homemade cajun seasoning to spice up your favorite recipes! A sweet homemade gift for the cajun food lover in your life, too

Homemade Cajun Seasoning Recipe

I love making my own homemade seasoning mixes for a few reasons.

Number one is definitely cost – making my own mixes is a fraction of the price of buying all those little jars of pre-mixed seasoning from the grocery store. I also am able to customize my mix to my own tastes – making it spicier, reducing the salt, making sure that overlooked ingredients like cumin are included, etc. (Sometimes pre-made mixes are quite bland.)

There are also questionable ingredients like maltodextrin and monosodium glutamine (MSG) found in a lot of store-bought seasoning mixes that come with a bevy of serious health risks, so making my own mixes removes concerns about those ingredients from my cooking.

While I am definitely not the mom who avoids a treat, I also really prioritize keeping a healthy microbiome and if I can avoid ingredients that pose a threat to that, I’m going to. (Both maltodextrin can have adverse effects on gut health.)

Making our own homemade cajun seasoning is not only cheaper than buying the pre-made mixes, but I can feel good about serving food seasoned with it to my family.

The best cost savings with this recipe is to purchase your spices from a bulk store, or if that’s not an option, buy the large containers of the individual spices and herbs. Buying the little containers to make this seasoning would be crazy expensive (but ironically, still cheaper than using the seasoning packets).

You can also dry your own herbs to use for this homemade seasoning!

This homemade cajun seasoning is shelf-stable for up to a year, as long as you use fresh (dried) herbs and spices when you make it and store in a cool, dry spot in your kitchen.

This seasoning is gluten-free, paleo, low-carb and vegan and makes a great homemade gift.

What is cajun seasoning? Cajun seasoning is a blend of herbs and spices that originates from Louisiana, the home of Cajun cooking. It adds spicy earthiness to recipes, and a good cajun seasoning should add a great depth of flavor. (Many store-bought mixes are only a few ingredients so they kind of miss the mark on that one.)

What is cajun seasoning made of? Our cajun seasoning is made with paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, cumin, ground coriander, oregano and thyme. I omit garlic powder and onion powder in my recipe, because if I’m making cajun food I tend to use fresh garlic and onions, but you can always add them – especially if planning to use this seasoning as a dry rub.

Some people like using white pepper in place of the black pepper, add chili flakes or chili powder for added heat, etc. A lot of other homemade cajun seasoning recipes don’t use cumin or ground coriander, but I like them in mine.

Can I use cajun seasoning in place of creole seasoning? Yes! Creole seasoning tends to have a bit more oregano and thyme, but other than that, the mixtures are pretty similar. (It’s the actual recipes that tend to differ.)

Need some inspiration for how to use your cajun seasoning? Check out these recipes that you can use this homemade ranch seasoning in:

You can also use it on popcorn, homemade french fries or potatoes, chicken wings, add to soup, or on roasted veggies. It makes a delicious dry rub on almost any cut of meat and blackens when cooked at high heat, helping create a delicious, smoky bark.

Check out our quick video to see how easy it is to make our homemade cajun seasoning – and then don’t forget to scroll down to grab your free printable recipe:

 
How to make the best homemade cajun seasoning with a few simple herbs and spices you probably already have in your kitchen!

Homemade Cajun Seasoning Ingredients

Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.

Tip: adjust the seasoning amounts to suit your own personal preferences. You can swap the black pepper for white pepper, add chili powder or chili flakes, etc.

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How to Make Cajun Seasoning

Measuring out your ingredients and mix together.

Store in a glass mason jar in a cool, dry place in your kitchen.

If you’d like a smoother, more uniform texture, measure the ingredients into a spice grinder and blitz for 20 seconds until large pieces are broken but the mix isn’t too powdery.

Pin this Homemade Cajun Seasoning Mix:

Add some spice to your next meal with this easy homemade cajun seasoning. Skip the expensive little bottles at the store, plus all their preservatives, by making your own! Makes a great homemade gift, too!

Grab your free printable recipe card for our easy cajun seasoning mix:

Yield: 11 Tablespoons

Homemade Cajun Seasoning

Homemade Cajun Seasoning

A quick and easy recipe for homemade cajun seasoning. Swap out or change the ingredient increments to make this mix your own!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Cumin, or to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon Ground Coriander, or to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon Oregano
  • 1 Tablespoon Thyme
  • 1 Tablespoon Salt, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Black pepper - can use white pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic powder, optional
  • 1 Tablespoon Onion powder, optional

Instructions

  1. Measuring out your ingredients and mix together.
  2. Store in a glass mason jar in a cool, dry place in your kitchen.
  3. If you'd like a smoother, more uniform texture, measure the ingredients into a spice grinder and blitz for 20 seconds until large pieces are broken but the mix isn't too powdery.

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This easy homemade cajun seasoning mix is an essential kitchen staple and makes a thoughtful homemade gift for the cajun food lover in your life!

For more recipes using cajun seasoning, check out our Honey-glazed Peach and Chicken Kebabs or our Copycat Cheesecake Factory Bloody Mary Cocktail.

How to make the best homemade cajun seasoning with a few simple herbs and spices you probably already have in your kitchen! A simple homemade cajun seasoning to spice up your favorite recipes! A sweet homemade gift for the cajun food lover in your life, too Add some spice to your next meal with this easy homemade cajun seasoning. Skip the expensive little bottles at the store, plus all their preservatives, by making your own! Makes a great homemade gift, too!

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