Easy Blackened Seasoning Recipe
Spice up your meals with this easy homemade Blackened Seasoning! It’s a delicious blend of herbs and spices, complete with a kick of heat that you can customize to suit your tastes. It takes minutes to make with ingredients that you already have on hand, and it’s perfect with chicken, seafood and more!
Using a variety of seasonings is one of the best ways to shake up the dinner routine. I love having homemade spice blends prepped and ready to go so I never get into a rut!
My homemade taco seasoning and BBQ chicken rub are staples for me, but this Blackened Seasoning recipe is what I turn to to shake things up.
It’s got a wonderful savory flavor with a mild kick of heat, and it works so well with my air fryer salmon, grilled shrimp and almost anything!
I would never purchase store bought blackened seasoning because my family is pretty spice intolerant. This homemade blackened seasoning allows me to control the level of heat to suit our tastes, so it’s a win-win.
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Blackened seasoning is savory, spicy and a great way to change up your meal routine!
- This is a versatile seasoning that works well with beef, seafood, chicken, veggies and more!
- It’s an easy recipe that includes a few pantry staples. It’s one of the easiest pantry recipes!
- Because it’s homemade, it’s got a fresher flavor and you can customize the sodium and level of heat to suit your tastes.
Recipe ingredients
The great thing about blackened seasoning is that it doesn’t contain any fancy ingredients. You more than likely have everything you need in your pantry!
Ingredient notes
- Paprika. I highly recommend using smoked paprika as it adds a nice smoky flavor, but regular paprika may be used as well.
- Cayenne pepper. The recipe is mild in spice as it is written, so if you enjoy more heat, add more to suit your tastes.
- Salt. I use kosher salt, which is grains of salt that are larger in size compared to regular table salt. If you use sea salt or regular table salt, use half the amount listed in the recipe and adjust to suit your tastes.
How to make this recipe
This blackened seasoning recipe couldn’t be easier to make. Gather your ingredients and it’s done in 5-10 minutes!
Pro tip: Prepare it in advance to make meal prep easier during the week!
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl.
- Whisk until well combined and no lumps remain.
FAQs
Blackened seasoning is a blend of paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. It has a delicious savory flavor with a kick of heat that’s easily customizable to suit your tastes.
The term “blackened” typically means that there is some level of spice, but it shouldn’t be incredibly spicy. Most blackened seasoning is a balanced blend of herbs, spices and cayenne pepper to add a touch of heat.
If you don’t tolerate spice well, it’s always best to make your own seasoning to suit your tastes.
Sprinkle blackened seasoning over your favorite protein source such as beef, chicken, pork or seafood, and pan sear, bake or grill.
Cajun and blackened seasoning are very similar as they contain many of the same ingredients, but cajun seasoning tends to be spicier.
Serving suggestions
This blackened seasoning recipe is extremely versatile, so it may be served a number of ways. There’s really no wrong answer!
- This seasoning works very well with seafood! My blackened salmon and blackened shrimp recipes are two of our favorites. It would also be a great way to season the fish in my fish taco bowls or grilled fish tacos.
- Liven up your next burger night by incorporating it into turkey burgers or hamburgers.
- Use it to spice up spatchcock roast chicken or turkey breast.
- Blackened seasoning is also a great way to season crispy smashed baby potatoes and air fryer corn on the cob.
Recipe notes
- Pro tip: Prepare blackened seasoning in advance to make meal prep easier during the week!
- This recipe is mild in spice as written as my family doesn’t tolerate a lot of heat. If you like things spicy simply add more cayenne pepper.
- Store seasoning in an air tight container in a cool, dark cabinet for up to 3 months.
More homemade seasonings you’ll love:
- Chai spice recipe
- Homemade everything bagel seasoning by Tasty Thin
- Jerk seasoning
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Salmon rub
If you try this recipe I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment and rating below, or tag me at @flavorthemoments on Instagram!
Easy Blackened Seasoning Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons paprika smoked or regular
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper add more if you like your seasoning spicy!
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt use half the amount of salt if it's not kosher
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl.
- Whisk until well combined and no lumps remain.
Notes
- Pro tip:Â Prepare blackened seasoning in advance to make meal prep easier during the week!
- This recipe is mild in spice as written as my family doesn’t tolerate a lot of heat. If you like things spicy simply add more cayenne pepper.
- Store seasoning in an air tight container in a cool, dark cabinet for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
6 Comments on “Easy Blackened Seasoning Recipe”
Thank you!
Thank you for the review!
How long to grill the steak to acheive blackened steak.Â
On a grill  or flat pan on Bbq ?
Add butter our olive oil?
Best cut of steak ?
Sorry this is a recipe for blackened seasoning, not blackened steak. I suggest searching for a blackened steak recipe for information on how to cook that specifically.
Very good recipe, I have been dying for blacken fish. This is as good as Pappadeaux
I’m so glad you enjoyed it…thank you for the feedback!