Homemade Cajun Spice Mix

Learn How to Make Homemade Cajun Spice Mix in just 5 minutes. It is spicy and savory and comes together using pantry staples. Use it for steaks, marinades, soups, or stir-fries; this versatile seasoning will amp up the flavors (vegan, gluten-free).

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• About Cajun Spice Mix
• Why Make Cajun Seasoning At Home
• Ingredients
• How To Make Cajun Spice Mix
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Usage Ideas
• Storage Suggestions
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About Cajun Spice Mix

Cajun Spice Mix is a vegan and gluten-free mix made with 7 different spices. It is also known as Bayou Blast Seasoning.

Cajun seasoning is spicy, savory, and zesty and comes together in under 5 minutes using basic ingredients.

This flavorful homemade cajun spice mix is handy to make various dishes and perk them up quickly. This versatile seasoning keeps good for a long time too.

Cajun Spice Mix hails from Louisiana, the home of cajun cuisine, and it adds a Southern touch to anything it’s added to. Each household has its proportion to make this spicy blend, and in this post, I am sharing the recipe I have been using for years.

So get going and make yourself a batch now! You can easily double or triple the recipe as per your requirement.

If you want to try a few more homemade spices, here are some more for you

• Cumin Powder
• Dry Mint Powder
• Tikka Masala Powder
• Homemade Chaat Masala
• Dabeli Masala
• Sandwich Masala
• Chai Masala
• Old El Paso Taco Seasoning
• Pistachio Dukkah
• Spaghetti Seasoning

Why Make Cajun Seasoning At Home

Cajun seasoning is readily available in the market, but I prefer making it at home. Here are some of the reasons.

1. It is very customizable. By making it at home, you can control the amount of salt and chili that goes into it. If you like spicy food, increase the cayenne pepper; decrease the quantity if you want mild food. The amount of salt can also be controlled when made at home.
2. The homemade version is free of any preservatives, colors, and chemicals.
3. Making it at home is much more economical. You can make a double or triple batch at the price of one.

Ingredients

Cajun Spice mix uses 7 different spice powders – garlic powder, onion powder, salt, freshly cracked black pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne powder, and paprika powder.

You can adjust the quantity of these spice powders according to your taste. If you like spicy, you can increase the amount of cayenne powder and paprika powder.

How To Make Cajun Spice Mix

Add

• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoon smoked paprika

into a small mixing bowl.

Mix everything well and store it in a glass jar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Usage Ideas

This is a very versatile DIY spice mix. Here are some of the ideas where you can use this homemade Seasoning:

I love to marinate my meat in this spice mix and sprinkle it a little while grilling fish. Grilled Cajun Chicken is one of my favorite ways to include chicken in my diet. You can also add it to Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia, Baked Basa, Creamy Amish Chicken, or Pesto Cream Cheese Chicken.

You can also use it over Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli, Air Fryer Zucchini, Air Fryer Okra, or Melting Potatoes to spice them up.

Add it to sides like Cilantro Lime Quinoa, Creamed Corn Casserole, Broccoli Rice Casserole, or Garlic Butter Shrimp.

It is a must-add spice in dishes like Gumbo, Jambalaya, and other Louisiana-style dishes.

Add it to Greek yogurt or mayonnaise; a quick dip is ready to serve with nachos.

Sprinkle cajun powder over your salads for a spicy kick.

This seasoning tastes delicious on pasta as well. For a perked-up taste, make a white sauce and sprinkle it generously with this seasoning. It can be added to my Jambalaya Pasta, Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Pasta, Chicken Florentine Pasta, Chicken Penne Alla Vodka, or White Sauce Pasta.

Add it to your soup, stews, or curries. Use it in my Instant Pot Chicken Stew, Creamy Chicken Sweet Potato Soup, Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup, or Slow Cooker Potato Soup recipes.

A popular barbeque chain in India, Barbeque Nation makes amazing Cajun Potatoes, where potatoes are roasted with a sprinkle of this seasoning and then coated in a delicious Mayonnaise-based sauce.

Cajun Seasoned Fries are a rage nowadays, and every place serves them. It’s nothing but plain fries tossed with cajun spices when they are out of the oil. This ensures the spice is nicely coated all over the fries and does not fall off.

Use the spice mix to spice up the omelets or curries.

Storage Suggestions

Cajun spice mix can be stored in an air-tight container for about 6 months at room temperature. To increase the shelf life for up to a year, refrigerate it.

Always use a clean and dry spoon to remove the spice mix from the container. Also, makes sure you put on the lid tightly after every use.

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