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Blackening Seasoning Recipe

This savory and smoky blackening seasoning has the earthiness of chili spice with the savory elements of kosher salt and dried spices and a gorgeous red color to it. It's perfect for fish, chicken, and pork.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: seasoning
Cuisine: Grilled Chicken, Grilled Fish, seasoning
Keyword: blackened chicken seasoning, blackened fish seasoning, blackened seasoning, blackened seasoning recipe, blackening seasoning
Servings: 1 cup
Cost: $4.00

Ingredients

  • ½ cup chili powder
  • ¼ cup kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons coarse black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika (regular paprika works fine as well)
  • 1 tablespoon ground thyme double if all you have is dried thyme (not ground)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin

Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine all the ingredients and mix together.
  • Spoon the blackened seasoning into the mason jar.
  • Store in a cool dark cupboard. Will last up to three months.

Nutrition

Calories: 572kcal | Carbohydrates: 115g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 30265mg | Potassium: 3153mg | Fiber: 56g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 43215IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 776mg | Iron: 36mg