15 Homemade Spice Mixes

These homemade spice mixes add a burst of flavor to any dish. Whatever your favorite combination, there’s an easy seasoning mix recipe for that!

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I don’t know about you, but I like my food to have lots of flavor!

And one of the easiest ways to add flavor to any dish is to generously season it with some sort of spice mix.

Skip the bland chicken, boring veggies, and lackluster potatoes. Use one of these yummy spice mixes for a meal that tastes and smells amazing every time!

WHY MAKE HOMEMADE SPICE BLENDS

Is it really worth making homemade spice blends when you could just buy them from the store? I think so, and here’s why:

Frugal. Many blends are made up of seasonings you already have, so instead of paying for each seasoning blend, save the money and use the spices you already have.
You control the ingredients. Homemade spice mixes don’t have any MSG, anti-caking agents, or fillers that you might find in seasoning mixes from the store.
Customizable. Need a low-sodium version of your favorite seasoning mix? Use less salt. If you really like cumin, add extra to your taco seasoning.
Save space in the pantry. Since many spice blend recipes are made up of seasonings you already have, you don’t need to take up space with jars of every spice mix from the store. Just mix up the seasonings you use most often and keep your pantry staple spices on hand for the rest.

The next time you want to spice up your meals, try one of these amazing homemade spice mixes!

Spice Mixes with a Kick

Homemade Spice Blends for Proteins

All-Purpose Seasoning Mixes

Spice mix. Seasonings for taco seasoning.

WAYS TO USE HOMEMADE SEASONING MIXES

Use seasoning mixes as all-purpose flavoring on potatoes, carrots, stews, chicken, and more! Try your favorite spice recipes on these:

Oven Roasted Potatoes
Pan Roasted Broccoli
Blackened Salmon
Whole Roasted Chicken
Roasted Cabbage Wedges
Sheet Pan Chicken Breast
Sourdough Crackers
Homemade Salad Dressing or Dips, like Ranch Dressing or Zesty Italian Dressing

Homemade ranch dressing seasonings in a glass jar.

MACRO-FRIENDLY SEASONING MIX RECIPES

Using a tasty spice mix for chicken or other dishes is a great way to add a lot of great flavor without adding a ton of fat or calories, like you might if you added a dressing or sauce.

You can even meal prep your proteins (or entire meals) for the week using your favorite seasoning mixes. Switch flavors every week for variety or keep it simple and use the same spice blends week after week.

And when you make homemade spice mixes, you can feel good about adding flavor without adding junky ingredients!

SPICE MIX RECIPES FAQS

What is the best seasoning mix for vegetables?

Whichever one you like! We often make Instant Pot Steamed Vegetables and pair the seasoning with whatever else we’re having for dinner. But a little bit of butter, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper is also simple and delicious.

How long do dried seasoning mixes stay fresh?

Dried herbs and spices are going to be the freshest in the first 6 months, but you’ll still get plenty of flavor from your homemade spice mixes for 1-2 years. If you’re not sure, go by the “best by” dates on the individual spices.

What is the best way to store homemade spice blends?

I like to use small jars or containers. Sometimes I’ll even reuse empty spice containers if that’s what I have available! No matter how you choose to store your spice mixes, make sure to label them!