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Tajín Seasoning

  • Author: Christine Pittman
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: About 4 oz. (1/2 cup) 1x
  • Category: Spice Blend
  • Method: Mix
  • Cuisine: Mexican

DESCRIPTION

Use Tajín on meats and veggies or sprinkled on fresh fruit or popcorn.
Fits into a standard (4-oz.) spice jar as written, r
ecipe can be easily doubled or tripled.


Ingredients

  • 3 limes, zested
  • 3 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp. ground chipotle
  • 1 Tbsp. salt

Instructions

  1. Spread the lime zest out on a sheet of paper towel. Put another piece over top and press down. Remove the top piece and let the zest sit and dry a bit for 5 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl whisk together chili powder, paprika, ground chipotle, salt, and the zest until well combined.
  3. Let it sit in the bowl for 15 minutes, then go and stir again to make sure any clumps that formed have broken up.
  4. Transfer mixture to an air-tight container. Store up to 3 months in a cool, dry, dark, place.