Simple, practical, and full of everyday flavour, Homemade Cajun Seasoning is a vegetarian American spice blend made with paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in about 5 minutes. The recipe lays out the ingredients and each cooking step clearly, so you can adjust seasoning, texture, and serving size for your own kitchen.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time: Not specified
  • Total time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 tablespoons
  • Category: Spice Blend
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt (optional)

Method

  1. Combine the ingredients. Mix all the ingredients on a plate until evenly combined.
  2. Store. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. After that, it will begin to lose its strength.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.