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Homemade Blackening Spice Blend

Elevate your meals with this Homemade Blackening Spice Blend! This DIY blend is perfect for adding a spicy kick to chicken, fish, and veggies. Tailor the flavors to your family's taste while saving money. Discover how easy it is to create a versatile, bold seasoning at home.
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Course DIY, Spices
Cuisine American, Cajun
Servings 7 1 tablespoon servings
Calories 17 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika *See Notes
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp pink salt
  • 2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper *See Notes
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp cumin

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  1. You can use sweet paprika or hot paprika if you prefer.
  2. If you like a hotter mix use 2 teaspoons of cayenne.
  3. Use 1 tablespoon of blackening seasoning per pound of meat or vegetables for a balanced flavor. If you prefer a milder taste, start with 2 teaspoons per pound and adjust as needed. For a spicier kick, you can increase to 1.5 tablespoons per pound.

Disclaimer

Most of my recipes are low-carb (or keto) and gluten-free, but some are not. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Recommended and linked products are not guaranteed to be gluten-free. Recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them. Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs will not be included as it has a glycemic index of 0 (meaning it does not spike blood sugar) and it’s not metabolized. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

Nutrition

Calories: 17kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 1129IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
Keyword 10 ingredients or less, 30 minutes or less, american, Cajun, DIY, easy, easy recipes, gluten-free, grilling, Homemade, Keto, keto recipes, Low Carb, seasoning blend
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