Cajun Seasoning Recipe (2024)

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Smoky, fragrant, and spicy, make this cajun seasoning recipe in 1-minute for a DIY spice you can use on veggies, protein and appetizers!

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Looking to add a little (or a lot) of flavor and spice to your cooking? Cajun seasoning is one of the best ways to do so!

I love adding heat and flavor to all of my dishes, so when it came time to make the best cajun seasoning recipe homemade, I was over the moon.

We’ll grab more than a few spices, stir them up in a bowl, adjust as needed, then be well on our way to making this bold seasoning. Let’s do this!

What is Cajun Seasoning?

Cajun seasoning is a seasoning blend that combines ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and more to create a spicy, bold flavor.

Originating from Louisiana, Cajun seasoning is a flavorful, bold mix of spices that showcases Cajun cooking: a fusion of Native American, West African, and Caribbean styles combined with French cuisine. [1]

This sweet ‘n savory Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts recipe is another delicious fusion recipe to try.

Ingredients

Paprika: smoked or sweet paprika will work fine. I lean towards smoked for a smoky take that adds to the heat and flavor of this seasoning.
Garlic Powder
Salt: fine table salt works best here to ensure the salt spreads evenly throughout your cajun seasoning.
Ground Black Pepper: you can use freshly ground black pepper for an extra bold and fresh flavor, or enjoy the convenience of store-bought.
Ground white pepper: traditional recipes for Cajun seasoning call for ground white pepper, but we’re going to skip it to make this homemade recipe easier.
Onion Powder
Dried Oregano
Cayenne: you can easily adjust this for your desired spice level. If sensitive to heat, start with just 1 teaspoon of cayenne. If you love heat, you can increase ad needed.
Dried Thyme

How to Make Cajun Seasoning

Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl: paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, onion powder, dried oregano, cayenne, and thyme.

Stir until well mixed.

Store Cajun seasoning in an airtight container for 6 months to a year.

How to Use Homemade Cajun Seasoning

This Cajun seasoning recipe is spicy, salty, and herby with a smokiness that adds so much depth and flavor as a BBQ rub, seasoning for appetizers, and more. It’s also the secret ingredient in my irresistible Onion Ring Sauce recipe.

Recipe Tips

Here are a few of my easy and simple tips for customizing this cajun seasoning recipe to your liking.

Spice: Try adjusting the cajun seasoning recipe as you make it. Add more cayenne for higher spice, less for those who are heat sensitive.
Boldness of Flavor: You can amp up the boldness of this recipe by using freshly ground black pepper, salt, and even homemade garlic salt or seasoned salt.
Salt: If you follow a low sodium diet, reduce the spice or leave it out altogether—you can add the salt in separately as needed.

Our Favorite

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Let’s Spice it Up!

Why is it so satisfying to make a homemade spice, anyway? I love making and sharing these lovely recipes with you. ‘til our next one…

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Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️