Elevate your fries with this flavorful French Fry Seasoning that’s filled with bold, savory seasonings and spices! Easy to make, this DIY spice blend is made with basic kitchen ingredients.
This bold homemade French fry seasoning is ready in 5 minutes and perfect for air‑fried, baked, or deep‑fried potatoes.
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DIY Fry Seasoning
Fry seasoning is a quick and easy way to make your next side of fries taste gourmet and fabulous.
You can use this seasoning on oven baked frozen fries, air fried potatoes and even deep fried French fries.
This simple spice blend adds the perfect kick of flavor with its layers of savory, smoky, and spicy notes that season hot potatoes like magic.
Made with the basic pantry staples of garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and cayenne, this spice blend is a quick way to take your side dish from basic to sensational.
From homemade french fries to potato wedges, sweet potato fries and your favorite cut of frozen fries, this dry spice mixture delivers great flavor.
But don’t just stop at fries! Sprinkle this seasoning mix onto popcorn, chicken, beef, vegetables and even stir into your favorite dip for added flavor.
A must-have in your spice cabinet, French Fry Seasoning is simple to make, unbelievably versatile and guaranteed to make your fries irresistible.
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How to make a flavorful fry seasoning
This is a quick overview of how to make this recipe. Scroll down for the full recipe instructions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below
- Step 1: Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl
- Step 2: Stir or whisk until blended then store in an airtight jar or container
Hint: Storing your spice blend in an airtight container and in a cool dry place will help to keep the flavor fresh.
Expert recipe tips
- For even seasoning, toss fries while they’re still hot and slightly oily. Tossing hot fries right after cooking helps the seasoning stick to the fries.
- Use the blend on both homemade and store-bought fries.
- This seasoning is also delicious when sprinkled on roasted potatoes, tater tots, or popcorn.
- Mix the seasoning ahead of time and store in a mason jar or airtight jar for quick use anytime.
- Make a double or triple batch of this recipe because it will become a favorite seasoning for sure!
- I suggest that you shake the seasoning before each use to redistribute any settled spices.
- If you don’t like a spicy seasoning, you can leave out the cayenne.
Substitutions
- Smoked Paprika – If you prefer not to have a smoky note in the spice blend, you can replace smoked paprika with regular paprika.
- Cayenne – For a milder amount of heat, chili powder can be used instead of cayenne.
- Italian Seasoning – Dried basil or dried oregano can replace the Italian seasoning.
Variations
- Cheesy - For a cheesy twist add a teaspoon of Parmesan cheese powder.
- Herbal - You can add some dried parsley flakes for added color and herbal flavor..
- Sweet and Spicy – You can make a sweet and spicy flavor combination by adding a pinch of brown sugar.
- Smoky BBQ – Replace the Italian seasoning with chili powder and add 1 teaspoon of brown sugar.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Stone bakeware takes longer to heat up than metal pans, and also retain heat for longer, which could make the recipe more watery, or burnt on the outsides.
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Ways to use french fry seasoning
- On scrambled eggs
- Sprinkled on popcorn
- On baked potatoes
- As a spice seasoning for chicken, beef or seafood
- Sprinkle on hamburgers either before or after oooking
- Stirred into pasta salad or potato salad
- Sprinkled on a sandwich
Storage
- Store the seasoning in a mason jar or an airtight container away from light and heat.
- Your DIY spice blend will have a shelf life of about 6 months.It will still be good after that 6 months but the flavor will begin to fade
- I find that it helps to label the jar with the date you made the recipe so you can keep track of the timing.
Ingredients
- Garlic Powder - Adds a warm, earthy flavor that complements the crispy texture of fries.
- Onion Powder – Onion power has s a mellow sweetness and depth of flavor that pairs beautifully with garlic.
- Italian Seasoning – Italian seasoning is a blend of Mediterranean herbs like basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary that adds a savory herbal note.
- Smoked Paprika – Smoked paprika adds a touch of sweetness and smoky flavor and a beautiful vibrant color to the seasoning.
- Cayenne Pepper – Cayenne pepper is powerful and adds a spicy kick. A little goes a long way so be careful when adding it to the mix.
- Kosher Salt – Kosher salt adds to the overall flavor by making all the ingredients pop.
Homemade Seasoning Blends
French Fry Seasoning Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir or whisk until blended.
- Use immediately or store in a mason jar or airtight container in a cool dark pantry for up to 6 months.
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