Homemade Cajun Seasoning

Cajun seasoning is the perfect way to add some bold flavor to your meals. Skip the grocery store and get the amazing flavor of your favorite Cajun food at home!

No need for store-bought spice blends when you can make it at home for less and with more flavor! It’s the perfect way to customize it to just your liking.

The bold spicy flavor of this homemade spice blend is perfect for making your favorite Cajun cuisine recipes.

Not only that but it takes regular dishes to the next level. Try it on chicken breasts, stuffed bell peppers, and even french fries! It’s delicious in my Boudin dip and on these Popcorn shrimp.

More Homemade Seasonings

• Taco seasoning
• Chicken seasoning
• Best steak seasoning recipe
• Old Bay seasoning

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Read my disclosure policy.

Ingredients

• regular paprika, smoked paprika optional
• cayenne pepper
• pepper
• onion powder
• garlic powder
• oregano
• thyme
• salt
• crushed red pepper flakes

For more insider tips, tricks, and a behind the scenes look, follow me on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, & X.

How To Make Your Own Cajun Seasoning

For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Storage

Like all spice mixes, I recommend storing it in an airtight container, like this jar, and then store in a cool, dark place in your kitchen. It will last for up to 6 months.

Uses for Cajun Seasoning

• meats
• seafood
• veggies
• french fries
• creamy dips
• bread dipping oil
• pasta dishes
• jambalaya

Cajun Seasoning Substitute

You can make this Cajun seasoning blend but if you are missing a few of the ingredients, just add some extra cayenne and paprika to an all purpose seasoning.

If you don’t have plain oregano and thyme, feel free to use an Italian seasoning substitute in their places.

Creole Seasoning vs Cajun Seasoning?

Cajun uses mostly peppers for the spice whereas Creole is mainly herbs with a little kick.

Which is spicier Cajun or Creole? Creole, being more floral, tends to be a little less spicy.

Want more seasoning recipes? I have a delicious French Fry Seasoning recipe or my best BBQ Seasoning Recipe that you will love. Check them out along with this amazing list of homemade spice mix recipes and tips and trick on how to store them.

If you love this recipe as much as I do, please leave us a five-star review in the comment section below. Thanks!

This Cajun seasoning recipe is better than the store-bought Tony Chachere you find at the store.

{Originally published 6/24/20 – photos and recipe updated to improve reader experience 11/17/23}

©TakeTwoTapas.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited.