Last updated on November 24th, 2020 at 08:30 am
Homemade Fry Seasoning is QUICK and EASY to make and perfect for adding some SPICE to plain French fries. Try it on fries made in the oven, air fryer, or deep fried!
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What do you put on french fries?
Is there something else besides plain old salt and pepper?
Are you a ketchup dipper?
What about the controversial mayonnaise?
I am a PURIST when it comes to my fries. I like salt and A LOT OF IT!
But, if I am feeling frisky and spicy, seasoned fries are the way to go. Some “seasoned” fries are actually coated in a thin breading that has herbs and spices in it.
If you like to keep it simple, a good dusting of the perfect seasoning mix is all you need.
And this recipe is just what you’re looking for.
What is fry seasoning made of?
Not to be confused with the popular seasoning or seasoned salt, french fry seasoning is a combination of the best herbs and spices that bring out the best of the potato!
The best part of making it homemade is that you can add your favorite herbs to suit your cravings. And, if you are salty like me, a little extra!
Need a salt-free spice mix? Feel free to leave the salt out all together!
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Ingredients
- salt
- paprika
- garlic powder
- garlic salt
- pepper
- parsley
- celery salt
- cayenne
How to make homemade french fry seasoning
STEP ONE: Combine all the ingredients until thoroughly mixed.
STEP TWO: Store in an airtight container until ready to use. This shaker works great!
STEP THREE: Sprinkle on hot French Fries to add some spice and extra flavor!
How to season fries
Depending on the type of fries and how you are preparing them determines how you season them.
If you are baking or air frying the fries, season them before you cook them.
Deep frying the old fashioned way? Season them as soon as they come out of the oil when they are hot and have a little oil still on them.
Frozen fries are easy to season because they have a layer of moisture on them when you remove them from the freezer.
How do you get the seasoning to stick to the fries?
Toss the fries in olive oil to lightly coat them. Sprinkle on the seasoning and it will stick to the potatoes. Then bake or fry as usual.
How to store fry seasoning
An air tight container is best. It keeps the spices from turning stale and losing their flavor. These are my favorite jars.
You can also use a spice jar with a shaker top so it’s easy to sprinkle on those hot fries!
Like all your other spices and seasoning, a cool, dry, and dark spot in your kitchen is the best place to store it.
I have a spice drawer next to my cook top that is convenient.
Uses for fry seasoning
This seasoning mix really good on fries but it works for so many other foods!
- Chicken Wings
- Tater Tots
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Roasted or Baked Potatoes
- Burgers, Chicken Sandwiches, Sliders
This fry seasoning blend will add a zip and kick to any fry recipe that you have. Don’t be afraid to sprinkle it on!
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French Fry Seasoning Recipe
Fry Seasoning
Homemade Fry Seasoning is EASY to make and perfect for adding some SPICE to plain French fries.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/8 teaspoon celery salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients until thoroughly mixed.
- Store in a cool, dry, dark place in an airtight container.
- Sprinkle on plain hot fries. Enjoy!
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1 tablespoonAmount Per Serving: Calories: 10Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2173mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
This nutrition information was generated via a third party, Nutritionix, and can not be held liable for any discrepancies in the information provided.
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Rhonda says
I just tried your recipe on Fresh cut French fries .. my son and I love it! Made some extra too ! Thanks
Angeline says
Really enjoy this recipe with my hand cut French fries. Left the cayenne out just Incase my kiddos wanted some.
Jennifer says
So glad you liked it!!
Maritza B Moore says
This was so good! I didnt have celery salt, but crushed up some celery flakes in there instead. I also didnt have garlic salt so I used california style garlic powder instead. Inwas skeptical of the cayenne, but it was the perfect amount. Thank u!
Jennifer says
So glad you liked it! I will have to try the celery leaves!
Bill says
Why use garlic powder and garlic salt? Isnt garlic salt just garlic powder and salt?
Jennifer says
I think the garlic salt has a little more garlic flavor and I used it instead of minced garlic. Feel free to leave out some of the salt or just use a little more garlic powder. That’s the fun of making it at home:)
Loretta says
You didn’t put a measurement for the cumin in your French fry seasoning
Jennifer says
I’m sorry that was a typo. I meant to write garlic salt in the ingredient list instead of cumin. I was working on a few other spice mixes that day and got them mixed up. I have corrected it:) Thank you!