Homemade Cajun Seasoning Blend - Chili Pepper Madness

Use this Cajun seasoning recipe to make your own blend from scratch with your preferred ingredients, with an ingredient chart of commonly used ingredients. A pungent chili seasoning, plus garlic and other awesome seasonings. This is my daily go-to seasoning blend that I have to make in bulk!
CHAPTERS:
0:00 What Cajun Seasoning is and Why Make it Homemade
1:00 Add all Ingredients & Mix
3:05 Variations
3:35 What do Cajun Chefs say is in the Recipe
4:30 Chart with more Variations
THINGS YOU’LL NEED:
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon cayenne powder
1 tablespoon granulated onion
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon granulated salt
OPTIONAL OTHER INGREDIENTS
Cumin coriander, thyme, white pepper, dried basil, celery seed, dried jalapeno powder, superhot powder, smoked chili powder, etc.
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-Mike
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[@smellyfella5077]

A couple of weeks ago I made a batch of this exactly how you make it---minus the Ghost Chili powder; I like some heat but not the feeling of liquid fire/napalm on my tongue kind of heat---and it was the best Cajun seasoning I ever used. Then yesterday I made another batch but switched it up just a smidge; instead of regular paprika I used Hungarian sweet paprika and used half black pepper and white pepper.....IT IS SOOO GOOD!...and how I'll be making it for now on! Amazing how just one little omission/add-in can change the flavor profile.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Absolutely! I consider every recipe a guideline. Make it, then make your tweaks, and boom! I love it.

[@espresso21357]

@@ChiliPepperMadness use on pork beef lamb chicken nice taste

[@LouSuniaTheWatchman]

Will definitely try this thanks for the tip. I love Cajun seasoning always wondered how to make my own. Blessings brother

[@heathersoper6923]

Thank you for this!!!

[@tweetybeetweetybea9652]

very informative- THANKS 👍

[@sleepquietlytiredtoys4212]

Thank you!!! I am making this as soon as I get off work!!!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Awesome, enjoy!!

[@360OutdoorAdventures]

I followed your recipe myself, just perfect thank you

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Thanks so much!

[@TheMzTR]

Tks for sharing this recipe with us ☺️

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

My pleasure 😊

[@kortezkrimzun4710]

thank you. this was a helpful place to start.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Glad it was helpful!

[@inocenciotensygarcia1012]

Thank you Chef.I love spicy food so this is great to build up.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Hope you enjoy it! This is a go-to for sure.

[@SideChefChannel]

Cajun seasoning is definitely one of my favs! Great video! 👍🏽 - Diego

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Mine too! Thanks!

[@yolanda3868]

Thank you so much for this video! I forgot the Cajun seasoning for my gumbo. It’s good that I found your video. The Gumbo tasted unbelievable BETTER than my gumbo with store bought Cajun seasoning.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Glad to help! Nice!

[@chill_nrg5349]

this is great thank you

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Glad you like it!

[@meyaletsplayroblox643]

He is most definitely the best🥰

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Thank you. =)

[@user-bh4tg9vu5u]

Lemon peel is a great shout, will try that for sure.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Hope you enjoy!!

[@Frameshaft]

Hello Mr. Madness! I just air fried a proc tenderloin covered in 2tbsp of this seasoning mixed with 2tbsp of brown sugar and man o man it was absolutely delicious!! This will be my go to cajun mix from now on (less the ghost pepper because I’m not that strong!!!). Great recipe, thank you vey much!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Awesome to hear, my friend! Glad you like it! Definitely my favorite.

[@NaS94612]

Thanks for sharing! I found a recipe that called for Cajun seasoning blend but didn’t specify what was in it. I have all of these on hand and will try your exact recipe tonight and tweak it to our taste the next couple times I use it

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Hope you enjoy it! I'm sure you'll come up with your own perfect combination.

[@NurulHuda-gh7pi]

Tq sir, easy for me to do this cajun 😊

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Thanks! Enjoy!

[@MrIvanek]

Love ur content 🤙🤙

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Thanks, Ivan!

[@mingxuanshen]

Thanks for the recipe, found it just in time when I'm about to marinate my chicken wings and found out I ran out of cajun seasoning!:)

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Perfect timing! =)

[@gypsygirl731]

From the story I heard in Louisiana Cajun had less then the creoles regarding spices. Cajun had oregano cayenne onion garlic salt kosher or pink whereas creoles had more tomato based things and had more herbs . Ghost pepper is spicy or Korean pepper powder for Cajun indeed 👍

[@elijahheyes9061]

Fabulous thanks. I actually prefer granulated as opposed to powdered because I like that rustic effect and I also find that it separates the flavours more because powdered can blend into one if that makes any sense...

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Same here, actually. Thanks!

[@apistosig4173]

My Cajun Seasoning (commercial blend by McCormick) contains - Salt, Chilli Pepper, Dextrose, Celery Seed, Mustard, Thyme, Pepper, Garlic, Onion, Red Pepper, Tarragon, Parsely. yeah its OK but I am here for a reason ;-)

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Yeah, better to make your own, your way. Enjoy!

[@flvffcinna]

the first ingredient being salt is already concerning

[@devotae]

i use it almost every day tooooo

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Enjoy!

[@MrDerJohann]

Thank's from Germany 👍🌶️

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Thank you, Jan!

[@dstarlette25]

Yassss😀👍

[@WaxShackleton]

Made this for your Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta. Now use it for everything!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Awesome! Definitely one of my very favorites.

[@cambionfilms3375]

Omg i just made that exact dish last night...by far the best pasta i ever had and made lol

[@thatswhytheycallmelanita6980]

😊 You're lovely!!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

😊 thank you

[@texassmokingmonkey]

I appreciate this recipe (minus the ghost pepper powder! ) because many of the cajun seasoning blends have way too much salt. By the time you get the food seasoned up good, it can be too salty, so you have to use less, so what’s the point?

[@davidahart2476]

I like Cajun seasoning, the problem I have with a lot of brands in the stores is the amount of salt in them, I just make this and loved it, used it on my boneless pork chops tonight. I didn't have the ghost pepper powder but I'll be looking for that soon.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Great! Glad you enjoyed it, David.

[@dayostv]

Watching here

[@zossvega9436]

Good information. Thank you, Sir!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Thanks!

[@PortugalCarp]

Nice mix, I add dried thyme and I swap the salt for celery salt.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Sounds great!

[@PortugalCarp]

@@ChiliPepperMadness Have you tried or used the smoked paprika "Isot" from Turkey? (It's ruddy great)

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

I have not, but now am curious! I do love a good smoked paprika. I just brought a bunch of paprika home from Budapest, Hungary.

[@jonathansgarden9128]

I have never heard of adding chili powder to cajun seasoning, and i'm cajun. Everything else sounds perfect though. I'll have to try the chili powder in mine a few times

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Not a common addition, but definitely customizable to your preferences. Enjoy!

[@vectorflux8887]

@@ChiliPepperMadness I have

[@5roundsrapid263]

It’s just cumin, oregano, and garlic. I used it in homemade Cajun seasoning when I ran out. It blends right in!

[@kill3stdayz910]

What do you think about adding some Ascorbic acid powder for that citrus flavor?

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

I haven't tried that, though I have used dried lemon zest. Works great.

[@marcelo74tm]

I see celery seed in a few Cajun blends. How often would you use celery seed?

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

It's not a typical addition, but when you make it your own, go for it.

[@MarkMcCray-gg3wx]

Does ghost pepper mellow out quite a bit say if your smoking ribs low and slow for 6 hours at •225 or does it hold that heat regardless?

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Mark, it will not completely dissipate when smoked or cooked low and slow, but it can mellow out to some extent for sure.

[@MarkMcCray-gg3wx]

@@ChiliPepperMadness Thx for the reply……i love Cajun but don’t mess with ghost peppers ever.

[@user-ji1nb5te9p]

大师，这个调料可以做什么好吃的食物？

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

It's a wonderful spicy seasoning. Try gumbo!

[@familyc3026]

Simple spice blend. Do you use the regular oregano or Mexican oregano here? Thanks for sharing.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

I use Italian oregano. Either can work though!

[@Penguinsx212]

Does Cajun have Clove in it? Because I bought on from a store and it had a strong Clove flavor where we couldn’t taste other spice which wasn’t very pleasant The brand is “The Spice Hunter” called Cajun Creole

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

I don't really see that in any Cajun seasoning I've ever had. Definitely not a common one.

[@Penguinsx212]

@@ChiliPepperMadness I thought it may have it because its called “Cajun Creole”. Because when I bought it i searched for Cajun Seasoning and it popped up to me and just bought it Now I know the blend thanks to you I will make my own :)

[@larrysowada9905]

Where would i find either the ghost or jalapeño powder any suggestions

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Unless you have your own garden to make your own powder, there is always something to choose from on Amazon!

[@pamagujar183]

Do you have any spice recipes for home made andouille?

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

I don't, but super interested in learning that for sure.

[@TheLord0407]

In the video you say 2 tbsp cayenne and 1 tbsp paprika, in the ingredient list it is the other way around. Which one is right ?

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Thanks for pointing that out. You can do either way, however, cayenne is much spicier, so if you're looking for not quite so spicy, use 2 tbsp paprika, and 1 tbsp cayenne. For more spicy, vice versa. I hope you enjoy it.

[@TheLord0407]

​@@ChiliPepperMadness ​ Thanks Mike, really love your channel ! Keep up the good work !

[@hassanolaad6343]

Can Cajun seasoning be used fried chips to serve?

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

I'd say you can dash them over your fries just out of the fryer. Nice touch!

[@hassanolaad6343]

@@ChiliPepperMadness thank you so much chef. I thought It is kind of different this cajun and the cajun was used in a restaurant which I was doing practical. Thank you again.

[@peteranserin3708]

I sprinkle it on my Shreddies. With a quick Vodka cocktail, then it's off to work at the airport.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Well there you go! =)

[@Fleed907]

How do you use it?

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Essential to Cajun and Creole recipes. I have many here and on the main site at ChiliPepperMadness.com. But I also use it as a general spice blend.

[@brothercolby1043]

Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning is what I use

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

There are a lot of good brands out there. I used to use different ones, then started doctoring them up a little, then moved on to making my own. But yep, some good ones!

[@mencken8]

The amounts of cayenne and paprika are reversed between the video narration and the ingredient list given, 2-1 and 1-2. Which is it?

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Oops! I'll have to review. It's 2 parts paprika to 1 part cayenne, but in the end, it's really your choice, so you can include more cayenne if you'd like. I hope you enjoy it!

[@joesmith7427]

Put it on the screen so we all can see it!!

[@StevesOutdoorCameraAdventures0]

How do you spell Regan Al as the dried herbs

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

I'm not sure what this means, sorry.

[@StevesOutdoorCameraAdventures0]

Could you please spell all your ingredients

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

The closed captioning doesn't seem to be generating for this video for some reason. You can find the spelled ingredients on the recipe page or in the video description: www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-recipes/spice-blends/homemade-cajun-seasoning/

[@acts238isthetruth]

Cajun seasoning is something I use probably on a daily basis it’s really my go to. Yeah no doubt in your over alls and bald head.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Yep, love it!!

[@liawijaya23]

You said it was 2T of cayenne, and 1T of paprika. While in the description and your web recipe are vice versa. So which one is it?😅

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Use more Cayenne for spicier.

[@SingingForTheCreator]

Making it for my lamb chops

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Perfection right there! Enjoy!

[@kathydarson9836]

I want some! 😍

[@BsBucWiLD]

That cup will last over a year for group of people among a certain demographic... 😏😏😏

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

=)

[@BsBucWiLD]

@@ChiliPepperMadness I used your cajun recipe on some Honey Cajun Salmon that I made, came out perfect!!! I modified it a bit to add thyme and half/half smoked and regular paprika and added little chili powder... but as your chef teacher said, its a personalized seasoning. Thanks!!!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Excellent! I love to hear it!

[@donc7984]

this guy gotta be or was a firefighter

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Me? No. I guess I eat like one! LOL.

[@sukhwinderkaur603]

Last one i cant understand what u he say the secret ingredient 🤭

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

I use a bit of ghost pepper powder in mine for an extra kick.

[@mosesmanaka8109]

You forgot to add sugar.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Add sugar to your preference, Moses. It's your recipe now. Enjoy!

[@johnwall4690]

Ya wanna know the real secret to this blend? Sassafras leaves Trust me, try it...

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Yes, file powder. I have a bag of it for my gumbo. I love it!

[@johnwall4690]

To me that's what makes Cajun, Cajun and not Creole. But I'd rather use the leaf form for seasoning and gumbo file for gumbo. Finding it though used to be a trick in itself..

[@stucknmud4323]

You ramble too much at the beginning, almost scrolled on,,,

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

LOL. I definitely talk a lot in the older videos. I cut it way back in my newer ones. I guess I have a lot to say!

[@thatswhytheycallmelanita6980]

U can skip it! There is a button when you open the video... So it's not a big deal.