Homemade Blackened Seasoning Recipe

Homemade blackening seasoning is a lot easier than you think. Do you ever go to a restaurant and have blackened chicken Alfredo or maybe blackened salmon and you wonder how they did it? How do they get it to look so good and taste amazing? 

The secret is in the blackening spices and that is what I’m going to show you today. Sure, you can head to the store and buy blackened seasoning.  However, it is going to be expensive and full of stuff you can’t pronounce. 😉 Making your own blackened spices is a lot easier than you might think, so let’s get started.

Ingredients you need:

• 1 heaping tablespoon of paprika
• 2 tablespoons of salt
• 1 tablespoon of coarse garlic salt
• 1 tablespoon of parsley
• 1 tablespoon of onion granules
• 2 tablespoons of black pepper
• 1 to 2 teaspoons of Cayenne pepper (more or less depending how spicy you want it)
• 1 heaping tablespoon of oregano

How to make Homemade Blackened Seasoning recipe:

1.  Combine all the ingredients in an airtight container. I like to use these small mason jars (or you can use these glass spices jars that even have the shakers on them) for my homemade seasonings.
2. Mix together and save.

 Homemade blackened seasoning is easy to make.

I told you it was easy and you probably already have all the ingredients in your pantry. What are you waiting for? Make some yummy blackened seasoning tonight!

Tips for perfectly blackened food:

1.Don’t use a non stick pan – use a high heat pan like a cast iron skillet (I love this cast iron griddle). Extreme heat needed for blackening will destroy your non stick pan.

2. Make sure you have ventilation – it will get smokey. Blackening works great on your grill especially with the cast iron griddle that I love.

3. Coat your meat (chicken or fish) with non stick spray or oil before you rub the seasonings on. It makes the seasoning stick better to get that beautiful crust.

4. Only flip once. You want the the seasoning to get a beautiful crust, so you only want to flip it once. You will think it is going to burn, but it is just getting black.

5. Time your cooking. On high heat thicker fish will take about 3 minutes on each side, thinner fish (like tilapia) will take about 2 minutes on each side and chicken (filleted) will take about 4-5 minutes on each side. Set a timer so you have beautifully blackened fish or chicken.

Also, try the best blackened salmon recipe! It is ready in only 6 minutes and so delicious.

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Homemade Blackened Seasoning Recipe

Prep Time

5 mins

 

Forget buying blackened spices when you can make this easy Homemade Blackened Seasoning Recipe at home for a lot less. Enjoy Blackened salmon and more!

Course: Mixes and Seasonings

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Homemade Blackened Seasoning Recipe

Servings: 20

Calories: 3 kcal

Author: Eating on a Dime

Ingredients

• 1 heaping tablespoon of paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon coarse garlic salt
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 2 tablespoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion granules
• 2 teaspoons Cayenne pepper (more or less depending how spicy you want it)
• 1 heaping tablespoon of oregano

Instructions

1. Combine all the ingredients in an airtight container. I like to use these small mason jars (or you can use these glass spices jars that even have the shakers on them) for my homemade seasonings.
2. Mix together and save.

Recipe Notes

Making your own blackened spices is easy! Give it a try!

Nutrition Facts

Homemade Blackened Seasoning Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3

% Daily Value*

Sodium 1047mg 44%

Potassium 22mg 1%

Vitamin A 5.5%

Vitamin C 0.5%

Calcium 0.7%

Iron 1.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

If you love this, try making Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix Recipe! So much better than store bought.

You will also love the Best Blackened Chicken Recipe. This recipe is quick and easy!

Try these other homemade seasonings:

• How to Make Homemade Taco Seasoning
• Easy Homemade Chili Seasoning