French Fry Seasoning gives your side dishes the kick they’ve been missing! Sprinkle this blend of delicious, aromatic spices onto fries or other sides for a flavor experience.
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What are Spices?
Do you know the difference between herbs and spices? While herbs are the leaves of a plant used to season food, spices are any other part of the plant beside the leaves. Spices are often dried and sometimes ground into powder, but some spices, like ginger and chili, are used fresh.
This French fry seasoning recipe uses a mix of herbs and spices, including smoked paprika, black pepper, oregano, and cayenne pepper. It’s perfect for homemade or even frozen french fries.
Why This French Fry Seasoning Recipe is a Keeper
This recipe is similar to Lawry’s French fry seasoning. It’s really good, and is bursting with flavor. Try it on everything, like chicken and deep-fried fries. You won’t want to have fries any other way after trying this perfect seasoning!
- Easy Ingredients: All of the ingredients for the best fry seasoning can likely be found in your pantry or kitchen. They are full of natural flavor from no artificial sources like added msg.
- Versatile: Use fry seasoning for anything, not just fries! You will love this recipe.
- Quick Recipe: It doesn’t take long at all to make this seasoning. Just combine the ingredients, and it’s ready to use!
- Fries: Remove fries from the oil once they’re cooked. Then add a tablespoon of the seasoning as soon as they come out of the oil. So they stick to the fries.
If you like this seasoning made from scratch, try these homemade seasoning recipes: Best Burger Seasoning, Poultry Seasoning, and Italian Seasoning.
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What Else Can I Use this Homemade Seasoning On?
This seasoning gives a great flavor and crisp texture to homemade French fries and frozen fries, but you can use it on lots of other things! Try it on deep fried chicken strips, golden brown potato wedges, popcorn, breaded fish, baked potatoes, and more! It has just the perfect amount of salt.
Ingredient Notes for the Best French Fry Seasoning
- Italian Seasoning: Sprinkle French fry seasoning onto your food with a premium blend of spices. If you want to make your own Italian seasoning for fresh or frozen fries, try using our recipe!
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions to Season French Fries
- Substitute for Salt: You can add any spice mixes or seasonings you want to this fry seasoning mixture in place of salt. Vary the amount of seasoning you use according to taste.
Special Equipment Needed
- Shaker with Lid: Is the best dispensing option. Easily add the perfect amount of extra flavor to your fries with a spice jar with a lid attached. Sprinkle Lawry’s original French fry seasoning (or our copycat!) liberally on your freshly cooked fries and enjoy!
How to Make French Fry Seasoning
These are the basic steps for making fry seasoning. Refer to the full, printable recipe card at the bottom of the page for detailed instructions. Find the nutrition information below. We love reader interactions, please leave your thoughts below.
Step 1: Mix and Season Fries
Combine all ingredients in a small container and mix until fully combined. Season French fries by lightly coating them with the spice blend, or store in a sealed container in a dry pantry. Use within 6 months to keep the seasoning fresh.
The flavor is best when you sprinkle the fries immediately with french fry seasoning. The hot fries make it easier for the seasoning to stick.
It doesn’t matter if you air fry, bake or deep fry your fries – this seasoning will be perfect.
Fry Seasoning FAQs
Expert Tips for Making Homemade French Fry Seasoning Mix
- Spice: If you don’t like a spicy seasoning, swap out the cayenne and use smoked paprika. If you like it a bit spicier, double the cayenne.
- Garlic Powder: If you don’t have garlic salt, you can just do garlic powder and add some salt to taste to this popular recipe.
- Storage: It’s important to store this seasoning blend in an area without high humidity as this will cause it to clump or harden. You can buy empty seasoning shakers so you can sprinkle the seasoning over the top of the fries, or use leftover seasoning containers.
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French Fry Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Garlic Salt
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small container and mix until fully combined. Use immediately or store in a sealed container in a dry pantry for up to 6 months.
Expert Tips
- Spice: If you don’t like a spicy seasoning, swap out the cayenne for more paprika. If you like it a bit spicier, double the cayenne.
- Garlic Powder: If you don’t have garlic salt, you can just do garlic powder and add some salt to taste.
- Storage: It’s important to store this seasoning in an area without high humidity as this will cause it to clump or harden. You can buy empty seasoning shakers so you can sprinkle the seasoning over the top of the fries, or use leftover seasoning containers.