Make your own homemade Tajin seasoning at home! This Mexican seasoning blend is a bold mix of chili, lime, and salt. It adds a bold flavor to so many dishes, from fruit salad and chicken to popcorn and tacos. Only 4 ingredients.
Tajin is a Mexican seasoning blend made with chili, salt, and dehydrated lime juice.
The popular condiment packs a flavor punch and can be used in many ways, but is most commonly used to flavor Mexican Fruit Cups. Found at many roadside food stalls, these fruit cups are filled with fresh fruit seasoned with lime juice and sprinkled with plenty of Tajin seasoning.
It is also commonly used to season dishes such as tacos, tostadas, chicken, and salads.
Tajin is also used to add flavor to fruits and vegetables, as a rub for meats, and as a finishing touch for snacks such as popcorn.
We love making big batches of homemade Tajin chili lime seasoning and using it on just about everything!
You'll love it on Tajin Chicken served with a side of Mexican Stuffed Poblano Peppers or sprinkled into Sheet Pan Mexican Ground Beef.
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What does Tajin taste like?
The flavor of Tajin is a complex mix that is tangy, mildly spicy, salty, and tart.
It has a bold, powerful taste that enhances many foods and dishes, and you only need to use a little to pack a punch.
Once you try it, you'll be addicted, I'm sure!
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Ingredients
You only need simple pantry ingredients for this homemade tajin recipe!
- Mild Chili Powder: This adds the classic heat to the tajin seasoning.
- Fine Sea Salt: You don't want large flakes, so use fine salt or fine sea salt.
- Crystallized Lime Powder: You can find small bottles in many stores in the spice aisle. Also called dehydrated lime juice. I use True Lime brand.
- Citric Acid: if you can get food grade citric acid, then it really does add that classic Tajin tang. It can be found online and in specialty grocery stores. If you can’t find any, then just leave it out; the seasoning will still taste awesome!
Scroll down for the full ingredients list and method.
Instructions
Follow these step-by-step instructions, then scroll down for the full ingredients list and method.
STIR: This is an easy one! Simply measure out all of your ingredients, add them to a bowl and stir to combine!
Uses for Tajin
Tajin is so tasty that you'll find many ways to use it! Try some of these ideas. Let me know of your other favorite uses down in the comments.
- Fresh fruit
- Paletas
- Fajitas
- Tacos
- Shrimp
- Tajin Chicken
- Popcorn
- Roasted Nuts
- Fries
- Roasted Potatoes
- On elote Mexican street corn
- To rim the glass for cocktails
- Guacamole
- Scrambled eggs or hash
- Breakfast potatoes
More Condiment Recipes
If you're looking for more great ways to add flavor to your dishes, be sure to try these tasty seasonings and sauces!
- White Country Gravy (Milk Gravy)
- Unagi Sauce
- Arby's Sauce
- Chinese Plum Sauce
- Donair Sauce
- Horseradish Aioli
- Bacon Aioli
Storage and Freezing
Store: Store your Tajin seasoning in a sanitized airtight container in the cupboard for up to 3 months.
FAQs
Citric acid is a weak organic acid found naturally in citrus fruits. It is widely used as an acidifier, flavoring, and preservative in food and beverages, as well as a cleaning agent. Citric acid is commonly added to products to give them a sour taste and to adjust their pH levels.
Tajin is a Mexican seasoning blend made with chili, salt, and dehydrated lime juice.
Top tip
If you can get food-grade citric acid, then it really adds that classic Tajin tang. It can be found online and in specialty grocery stores and is often used for making beer. If you can’t find any, then just leave it out; the seasoning will still taste awesome!
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📖 Recipe
Homemade Tajin
Equipment
- Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons mild chili powder
- 2 tablespoons fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon crystallized lime powder also called dehydrated lime juice. I use True Lime
- ½ tablespoon food grade citric acid optional, see notes
Instructions
- Stir all ingredients together well in a bowl. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
- Note: if you can get food grade citric acid, then it really does add that classic Tajin tang. It can be found online and in specialty grocery stores. If you can’t find any, then just leave it out; the seasoning will still taste awesome!
- Uses: popcorn, fries, shrimp, fresh tropical fruit, paletas, fajitas etc...
Notes
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.
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