Homemade Blackened Seasoning
This simple homemade blackened seasoning recipe is a bold, savory blend of herbs and spices! Coat chicken, fish, and other proteins with it for that signature dark crust.
Servings: 12 (makes about 1/4 cup)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons paprika see note
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper see note
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl or jar and mix together.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a year.
Notes
- Use regular paprika, smoked paprika, or a combo of regular and smoked paprika.
- This recipe has some kick as written. If you're more sensitive to spice, be sure to decrease the amount of cayenne pepper.
- See the blog post above for some serving suggestions!
Nutrition
Serving: 1teaspoon | Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 648IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.4mg
