Homemade tajín is a thing at Andersen casa. Not a week goes by that we don’t open the jar of homemade tajín. I don’t have to wonder what to put tajín on! I’ve worked on several recipes that use tajín, and thought it might benefit my readers to have a place to access some of my favorite things to put tajín on. The spicy, savory, salty spice blend is pretty hard to resist!
🌶 What is Tajín?
Tajín is a popular Mexican seasoning made primarily from a blend of chile peppers, dehydrated lime juice, and salt. It’s tangy, mildly spicy, and a little salty, giving it a very distinctive flavor.
People often sprinkle Tajín on fresh fruits (like mango, watermelon, or pineapple), vegetables (like cucumber or jicama), popcorn, or even on the rims of drinks like margaritas and micheladas. It’s known for enhancing sweetness and adding a spicy-sour kick at the same time. See Tajín Seasoning for more information.
🌮 Main Dishes
If you have enough time to heat up your grill, and grill chicken breasts, you’ve got time for grilled tajín chicken or tacos. A Saturday afternoon might be a great time to fire up the smoker, do some meal prep, and do a tajín smoked turkey breast. These healthy Mexican main dish offerings are sure to shake up your meal planning!
Think of these Healthy Taco Bowls as deconstructed tacos served in bowls, featuring upgraded healthy taco ingredients but without the tortilla. They're easy but sure to suit your sophisticated palate.
A simple grilled chicken breast (or thigh) rubbed with tajín, this Grilled Tajín Chicken recipe features my homemade tajín, and turns ordinary grilled chicken into something special!
With its mild heat and kick of lime, Tajin is the perfect seasoning to add to fajitas. Juicy, tender and flavorful Grilled Tajin-Seasoned Chicken Fajitas with grilled peppers and onions are a fun, festive meal that’s sure to put a smile on everyone’s face!
Learn how to smoke a turkey breast in this easy Traeger Smoked Turkey Breast recipe! Smoking a turkey breast can add a delicious smoky flavor while injecting it with a buttery marinade really locks in the juices.
We frequently have a bowl of melon, watermelon, or pineapple sprinkled with tajín. It couldn’t be simpler, yet it takes just a minute extra. If you have a little more time, try tajín in corn fritters, or on sweet potatoes or pumpkin.
Dragon Fruit (aka pitaya) may look intimidating, but its really very simple to prepare. This quick Dragon Fruit Salad with Tajín and Lime comes together in just minutes, and it’s low calorie and loaded with nutrients! You’ll need dragon fruits, cara cara (or other) oranges, tajín (or store bought),…
These Mexican Mango with Chili and Lime yogurt bowls include fresh mango, lime juice and chili lime seasoning. It’s a wholesome breakfast bowl that’s loaded with protein.
Sweet, spicy, tart, and 100% natural, Dehydrated Tajín Mangoes are a super easy, healthy snack with no sugar added! Coated with spicy homemade tajín, active time is just minutes…
Crunchy, spicy, salty and sweet, this refreshingly delicious Mango, Jicama and Cucumber Salad is a delightful change of pace from your standard green salad.
An easy, healthy, Mexican-inspired side dish, these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges with Tajín (chile-lime seasoning) require just a few minutes of active prep, and about 20 minutes in your air fryer. They pair beautifully
Mexican Roasted Pumpkin Wedges dusted with tajín and piloncillo (or brown) sugar is served with a simple, creamy cilantro and yogurt dipping sauce. This fresh, savory pumpkin recipe is a perfect side dish throughout autumn, and any time small pumpkins are available!
Who can resist an adult beverage in a glass rimmed with tajín? The chile-lime-salt combination is irresistible IMHO! Check out these gorgeous cocktails. There’s nothing typical or boring about them!
These spicy passion fruit margaritas inspired by the beautiful Mexican Yucatan region take just 5 minutes to make for tropical refreshment on a hot day!
Frozen Mango Margarita – a creamy, sorbet like, fruity and refreshing frozen margarita with a spicy lime chili salt ring (Tajin Seasoning) to kick it up another notch!
Last, but not least, snacks, desserts, and treats… Well, even the most health-conscious cook has to splurge now and then. You’ll find some festive and delicious options below!
Tostilocos is a tasty and popular snack made with Tostitos tortilla chips with layers of flavor and texture. Cucumber, jicama, chamoy, and more make up this “crazy” recipe.
Sweet, spicy, sour (tart!) in perfect harmony… Sweet Tajín Popcorn with Pepitas and Chocolate is a little bit gourmet and a lot delicious. It’s sure to be your new favorite snack!
Roasted Pepitas are the perfect healthy snack! These homemade roasted pepitas are packed with 7g of protein per serving, flavor and crunch! (Gluten-free)
These Boozy Mangonada Paletas (aka popsicles) feature mango, tequila, orange liqueur, agave nectar, lime juice, chamoy, and tajín in a barely boozy and beautiful mangonada-inspired paleta. You’ll not find a watered-down ice pop, but a fantastically fresh frozen fruity delight…
A addictive cake inspired by the classic Mexican treat – the mangonada (chamoyada). Mango cake with chili lime buttercream and chamoy. Spicy sweet heaven!
I’m a tajín fan. Whether you make tajín or buy tajín, you’re sure to love all of these things to put tajín on! Have more ideas? Please leave them in the comments section below!
These all look really fantastic, and I want to try them all. I love tajin on all kinds of fruit, especially melons and pineapple.
Love this – lots of ideas to keep feeding the Tajin addiction!
That’s a good way to describe it Rebekah!