Guacamole Seasoning
Skip the store-bought seasoning packets, this homemade guacamole seasoning is just as tasty and delicious! Ready to use in 5 minutes, this homemade seasoning mix can be used to make flavorful guacamole when combined with a couple of avocados, tomatoes, red onion, fresh lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Serve your dip with corn chips, or alongside burritos or these Leftover Brisket Tacos!
Making guacamole right now? Use this seasoning mix to make this 4-ingredient Guacamole Recipe without Cilantro or Tomatoes, or this Fire Roasted Hatch Chile Guacamole.
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Did you grow up making homemade guacamole using those seasoning packets from the store? I did, and it made the best guacamole ever and it was so quick and easy to use!
However, when we started being more health conscious storebought seasoning mixes with questionable ingredients were one of the things that we stopped buying.
But the good news is, it’s really easy to make homemade guacamole seasoning from spices already in your pantry. This recipe is made with ground cumin, granulated onion and garlic, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt. It’s simple and tasty, and it will easily dress up your regular bowl of guacamole in no time!
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Homemade seasoning mixes are made without any questionable ingredients, artificial colorings, or added sugars. And it tastes better than store-bought! This guacamole seasoning has so much more flavor and is made with fresher ingredients which can make the world of difference when you are making guacamole from scratch.
- This guacamole spice mix is made with only 6 ingredients! This also includes salt and black pepper, so it’s basically a 4-ingredient recipe. Lol.
- It’s customizable! Use this recipe as a guide then use more or less of your favorite ingredients. Don’t love cumin? Use less or omit it. Love spice? Pile it on!
- This seasoning mix is simple to make! It literally takes about 5 minutes to measure out all the seasonings and mix them together. I would suggest making a big batch of this guacamole seasoning mix, so you can quickly whip together a batch of everyone’s favorite dip in no time!
Recipe Ingredients
What seasonings go in guacamole? Of course, the seasonings are up to personal preference but these are the ones most often used to make guacamole.
Ground cumin – It gives a warm flavor and really makes this seasoning mix taste like guacamole.
Onion and garlic powder – Both give a savory delicious flavor. Some recipes include more garlic powder than onion. For this recipe, I used more onion than garlic, but feel free to switch! Also, I used granulated garlic and onion instead of actual powder. The difference isn’t huge but if you are using powder instead of granulated garlic and onion, your seasoning mix will have a slightly stronger flavor.
Cayenne pepper – For a tiny kick of heat. Feel free to add more or less to your liking.
Salt and black pepper – To enhance the flavor of the avocados. If you are using kosher salt make sure to reduce the amount of salt used so your seasoning mix isn’t overly salty.
How To Make Homemade Guacamole Seasoning
Mix together all the seasonings in a small jar with a lid or bowl until well combined.
How to use: When you are ready to make guacamole, use 1 teaspoon of this seasoning mix for 2 medium-sized avocados.
Variations
Use more granulated garlic. This recipe is made with more granulated onion than garlic, but you can swap the ratios if you prefer.
Use crushed red pepper flakes instead of cayenne pepper for added texture and a different flavor.
Dried cilantro or parsley can add even more flavor to this seasoning mix.
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Guacamole Seasoning
Equipment
- Small mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 ½ teaspoon Salt * Use half if using Kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground
- ¾ teaspoon Granulated garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 teaspoon Granulated onion
- 2 ¼ teaspoon Ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Mix together all the seasonings in a small bowl. Then transfer to an air tight container to use for later.1 1/2 teaspoon Salt, 3/4 teaspoon Black pepper, 3/4 teaspoon Granulated garlic, 3 teaspoon Granulated onion, 2 1/4 teaspoon Ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- Alternatively, you can measure all the ingredients straight into the jar you are planning to store your seasoning mix in. Top and secure with a lid then shake until everything is combined.
- How to use seasoning mix: 1 teaspoon of seasoning mix for 2 medium-sized avocados.
