Looking to add something extra to your cooking? Try this Homemade Seasoned Salt to give anything you make the restaurant treatment. Best of all, you likely already have all of the ingredients at home!
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Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
This homemade salt recipe tastes just like Lawry’s Seasoned Salt, a product you may have seen at your local grocery store or favorite restaurant.
Lawry’s Seasoned Salt was invented in 1938 by Lawrence Frank, who co-owned a high-end restaurant called Lawry’s The Prime Rib- named after the only item on the menu. When customers wanted more flavor on their prime ribs, Frank combined salt, sugar, turmeric, onion powder, and garlic powder to create a topping so popular that people would steal shakers of it from the restaurant.
Today, Lawry’s Season Salt is commonly used on potato dishes, like French fries, baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, and hash browns- everything but the prime rib steak it was invented for.
Why This Recipe for Homemade Seasoned Salt is a Keeper
This homemade seasoning salt adds a ton of flavor to whatever you’re cooking – beef, chicken breasts, pork and more! We also use it on popcorn. We love it because it doesn’t contain preservatives or MSG but instead is made with ingredients you have on hand.
- 5 Minutes: Mix this delicious salt and seasoning blend together in just five minutes or less.
- Easy Ingredients: All of the ingredients for this copycat recipe for Lawry’s Seasoned Salt are easy to find.
- Family Friendly: Have your family coming back for seconds with just a sprinkle of this seasoned salt recipe.
If you’re looking for more homemade spice blends, try these: Burger Seasoning, Italian Seasoning, and Cajun Seasoning.
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What Can I Use Seasoned Salt For?
You can sprinkle seasoned salt on anything, but it works best with meat and potato dishes. Try it on fish, chicken, or steak, or on fries or potato croquettes.
Ingredient Notes to Make Homemade Spice Blends
Make your own seasoned salt at home with garlic and onion powder, along with a spice blend you likely already have in your kitchen. Use this all-purpose seasoning on any savory dish that needs salt, from chicken thighs to roasted vegetables. Here are some ingredients you won’t want to miss:
- Plain Salt: Use a fine salt, like store bought table salt or Kosher salt, for this recipe.
- Cornstarch: If your cornstarch isn’t fine, you can blend it in the food processor or coffee grinder.
- Paprika: Smoked paprika will give this salt a distinct savory flavor.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for Easy Seasoned Salt
- Different Herbs: Try using different dried herbs to make salt seasoning, like oregano, parsley, and basil.
Special Equipment Needed for this Seasoned Salt Substitute
- Air-tight Jar: Store your seasoning in an airtight jar for best results and sprinkle onto all your favorite foods to add flavor.
How to Make Seasoning Blend
Use salt made this way to add natural flavor to a dish, like baked chicken or broccoli. This blend of salt and spices tastes much better than store-bought seasoning and is made of ingredients you have in your spice cabinet. Read on to learn how to make this seasoning.
These are the basic steps for how to make seasoned salt. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
Step 1: Mix and Store the Season Salt
Combine the salt and other ingredients in a small bowl and mix until fully combined. Store in a cool, dry area in an airtight container to keep fresher.
Recipe FAQs for Homemade Seasoning Salt
Expert Tips for Making Seasoned Salt
I’ve been using this gluten-free seasoned salt to flavor so many things. Meat, such as chicken, vegetables like broccoli and so many other recipes to up the flavor profile.
- Food Processor: If you can’t locate superfine sugar, you can place regular white granulated sugar in a food processor or coffee grinder to make your own.
- Powdered Sugar: Powdered sugar is NOT the same as superfine sugar. Do not use in place of superfine sugar for this recipe.
- Spices and Seasonings: If you want to add in some extra seasonings, a tablespoon of lemon or lime zest, chipotle, black pepper, or rosemary are all great options. Taco seasoning also works great in a pinch.
What to Serve with Seasoned Salt at Home
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Homemade Seasoned Salt
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Table Salt
- 1 tablespoon Celery Salt
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 3 ½ tablespoon Superfine Sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small measuring bowl and mix until fully combined.
- Store in an airtight jar or seasoning container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 months.
Expert Tips
- Food Processor: If you can’t locate superfine sugar, you can place regular white granulated sugar in a food processor or coffee grinder to make your own.
- Powdered Sugar: Powdered sugar is NOT the same as superfine sugar and should not be used in place of superfine sugar for this recipe.
- Spices and Seasonings: If you want to add in some extra seasonings, a tablespoon of lemon or lime zest, chipotle, black pepper, or rosemary are all great options. Taco seasoning also works great in a pinch.