11 Delicious Ways To Use Tajín

When it comes to seasoning mix, without a doubt, the king is Tajín. This chile-lime seasoning salt elevates everything it touches, from juicy watermelon to the rim of your margarita glass. But there’s a lot more Tajin can be used for. Here’s 11 excellent ideas.

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Tajín and fruit go together beautifully, but there is so much more you can do with this delicious condiment. You can coat the rims of your cocktail glasses, add it to a Bloody Mary, or use it as a rub for grilled meats.

Technically it is a chile-lime seasoning salt but really it’s a party in a bottle. Conveniently, they even make purse-sized bottles so you can bring the party wherever you go! Keep reading for more on this essential part of Mexican cuisine and 11 tasty recipes to make with it!

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what is tajín?

A bowl with mashed butter in it and a sprinkling of Tajin on top of the butter. There's a fork sticking out of one side of the bowl.

Tajin seasoning is a tasty blend of chile peppers, sea salt, and dehydrated lime juice. Its most common use is for sprinkling on fresh fruit and vegetables.

Tajín was created by Horacio Fernandez who developed a way to recreate his aubela’s sauce in powdered form by dehydrating the lime juice and chiles. Today this “powdered sauce” is made in Zapopan, a suburb of Guadalajara in the state of Jalisco, Mexico.

Despite its bright red color and the fact it’s made with chile peppers, the Tajín Clásico has a very mild heat. But if you like things spicy, try Tajin Habanero. The Empresas Tajín also make a low-sodium version too for those watching your salt intake.

what do you do with it?

A white, round plate sitting on a wood table. The plate is full of Tajin a Chile seasoning salt.

Tajin has become so popular you will find it in the produce section of most grocery stores. Why the produce section? Because the most common use is to sprinkle it over juicy mangos, watermelon, and pineapple.

But there’s so many other ways to enjoy this seasoning mix. Keep scrolling for 11 of our favorite recipes.

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summer fruit board

Slices of watermelon on a wood cutting board sprinkled with Tajin. There is slices of papaya, blueberries, and cherries behind it.

artichokes with tajin butter

Artichokes sitting on a wood counter slathered in Tajín butter.

grilled avocado and kale chopped salad from this mess is ours

Grilled avocado on a white platter with sliced Brussels sprouts, halved cherry tomatoes, walnuts, and shaved red onion. — Image by This Mess Is Ours

jicama pops

Several slices of jicama on a wood cutting board dipped in Tajín on one side and popsicle sticks sticking out of the other side.

Easy Chamoy Sauce

A tall glass filled with chamoy sauce with a spoon in it and a plate of mangos behind it. — Image by Salt and Wind Travel

drinks

ojo rojo from salt and wind travel

A glass of beer and tomato juice with a Chile rim and ice cubes sitting on a white plate with a red Chile sitting next to it. — Image by Salt and Wind Travel

charred citrus margarita from salt and wind travel

A margarita sitting on a ceramic coaster that is on top of a red, blue, and yellow floral tablecloth. — Image by Salt and Wind Travel

mangonada

strawberry agua fresca from salt and wind travel for california grown

A carafe of strawberry Agua Fresca with a spoon drizzling honey into the glass sitting on a white and red tablecloth. — image by Salt and Wind Travel

spicy jalapeño michelada

A table with the ingredients to make Micheladas and two glasses. The one in front has a shaker pouring the michelada into it.

raspberry-jalapeño margarita

A margarita glass filled with a raspberry margarita with raspberries and key lime slices floating on top.

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what do you tajín?

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