Homemade Fry Seasoning
French fries are perfect all on their own, but if you want to make them even better sprinkle them with this homemade fry seasoning. It adds and extra flavor that salt alone can’t do!
What do you like on your french fries? Is there something else besides plain old salt and pepper? Are you a ketchup dipper? What about mayonnaise?
I am a purist when it comes to my fries. I like salt and a lot of it. But, if I am feeling wild 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.
Whatever your favorite cut of french fries is (mine is steak fries) keep it simple, and a good dusting of the perfect seasoning mix is all you need!
Need a salt-free spice mix? Feel free to leave the salt out all together!
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See recipe card for complete information on ingredients and their quantities.
Ingredient Notes
- Salt – I like Kosher salt but you can use a flaky sea salt.
- Paprika – Regular paprika is great. Substitute smoked paprika.
- Garlic salt – If you don’t have this you can just add more garlic powder.
- Celery salt – I love this, but you can leave it out if you like.
- Cayenne pepper – This is optional if you don’t want the extra heat.
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How To Make Homemade French Fry Seasoning
- Combine all the ingredients until thoroughly mixed.
- Store in an airtight container until ready to use. Sprinkle on hot French Fries to add some spice and extra flavor!
For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
How To Season Fries
I like to use 2 teaspoons of the seasoning per 8 ounces of fries.
Depending on the type of fries and how you are preparing them determines how you season them.
Oven-baked fries: Brush with oil or spray with cooking spray, sprinkle on seasoning.
Air Frying: I like to spread the fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for a few minutes. Once they start to cook, open the air fryer and sprinkle on the seasoning.
Deep Frying: Season the fries as soon as they come out of the deep fryer when they are hot and have a little oil still on them. This helps the seasoning stick to the fries.
After you make them, try them with this fry sauce and these mini chicken and waffle sliders.
Store your seasoning in an airtight container. It keeps the spices from turning stale and losing their flavor. 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.
Toss the homemade fries in olive oil to lightly coat them. You can also spray with a light cooking spray, or brush the oil on them with a pastry brush. Sprinkle on the seasoning and it will stick to the potatoes. Then bake or fry as usual. Frozen french fries are easy to season because they have a layer of moisture on them when you remove them from the freezer.
Uses For Fry Seasoning
- Chicken Wings
- Tater Tots
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Roasted or Baked Potatoes
- Burgers, Chicken Sandwiches, Sliders
- Great on steamed or roasted vegetables too.
If you like this seasoning mix, try my other popular spice mixes like chicken seasoning, homemade steak seasoning, and homemade BBQ seasoning. You will want to use these on everything!
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This homemade french fry seasoning will add a kick to any recipe that you have. Works on fresh or frozen fries, waffle fries, and even potato wedges. Don’t be afraid to sprinkle it on!
Fry Seasoning
Equipment
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!
Video
Notes
- Chicken Wings
- Tater Tots
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Roasted or Baked Potatoes
- Burgers, Chicken Sandwiches, Sliders
- Works on roasted or steamed veggies too!
Nutrition
Want more seasoning recipes? I have a delicious Cajun Seasoning or Taco Seasoning recipe. Check them out along with this amazing list of homemade spice mix recipes and tips and trick on how to store them.
(Originally published 06/05/2020 – photos and recipe notes updated 04/04/24. Recipe remains the same.)
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Best ever. My hubby loves this.
I am so glad you like it!!
I have a similar recipe but add teeny bit of sugar and a little bit dry BBQ seasoning (usually it’s hickory flavored). You’re welcome
This fry seasoning was great! I was a little worried about all of the salt in the blend, but it turned out tasting great, and not too salty. I put this blend on homemade hash browns to go with our burgers, and my boyfriend said it was one of the best recipes he has tried, and I give all credit to your seasoning blend! Thank you so very much for this recipe! 10/10 will recommend!
Thank you so much! I can see why everyone is worried about salt content but salt actually enhances the flavor of the other ingredients. I love that you put it on the hash browns! So fun!
This seasoning was incredible!
We love this spice mix for fries and it’s amazing on fish too!
My youngest adores fry seasoning and I’m not a fan of storebought with the fillers, so made him a big bottle to take to college with him. He was thrilled and is enjoying it on so many things he said!
Delicious and so fun for our weekend fries!
This seasoning has the best flavor! I’m going to use it again for steak and frites for Valentine’s Day!
This is my go too seasoning that I’m using on fish too!
Made this seasoning today. Added it to my morning eggs and then the fries at dinner. Winner!
What a great way to use it! Thanks for the tip:)
I had never thought of the spices after. These were so delicious! I can’t wait to try it on other things. We are babies in the heat department so I cut the hot parts in half.
Hi Jennifer,
Whats your thoughts on smoked paprika and seasoning fresh cut fries as opposed to post seasoning? Ingredients look great.
I love adding smoked paprika to the mix. It can be a little strong for some people so if you add it I would start with a small amount and slowly increase it. In regards to the seasoning, I am fine doing it beforehand if you are air frying or baking but with deep frying the seasoning tends to burn and make the oil gross. So if deep frying I would try and season after you cook but other methods I don’t have a problem with seasoning before you cook them. Especially if you are using frozen fries. The ice crystals on them help the seasoning to stick while baking. I hope this helps!
Can you use sweet paprika instead of regular paprika?
You can but it will change the flavor profile slightly. I would start with a small amount and taste it to see before making a full batch.
Best I ever had!!!!!!
I’ve been using it, since last year.
You’re the greatest, everyone loves it.
Thanks so much!
This is the best French fry seasoning I’ve ever had. Everyone loves our homemade fries when we use this seasoning! Thanks for sharing!
Very good recipe ,my family loved it’s easy and very tasty
Why Garlic salt with Garlic & Salt separately? Just add more Salt & Garlic, forget the ‘Garlic Salt’
Garlic salt is ground pretty fine and I like to have some texture. And I use Kosher salt in the mix as well which gives it a different flavor. Feel free to just add more garlic salt if that is what you like.
a great recipe , I cut back on the salt 🙂
I love trying all kinds
Of seasonings. This now my new one and love is so much. I put it on everything
. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I am so glad you liked it!
Before making fries using this recipe, I looked to see what other thought about it. No one wrote anything just left 4 or 5 stars so I figured it must be pretty good, & it was. I made ut by the recipe given & it was enough to sprinkle on my fries 4 times. Now I don’t have to go to Bojangles or anywhere else to get great french fries. Thanks for sharing this with us.
5 stars. Very good and easy to make.
This recipe is crazy…….Waaaaaaay too much salt!
I always enjoy customizable spices because YOU control the amount of salt in them.
Great recipe! Thank you!
Didn’t have the garlic salt or celery salt, still had great flavor. I used cubed sweet potatoes, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with seasoning then roasted in the oven. YUM!
I just tried your recipe on Fresh cut French fries .. my son and I love it! Made some extra too ! Thanks
Really enjoy this recipe with my hand cut French fries. Left the cayenne out just Incase my kiddos wanted some.
So glad you liked it!!
How can I make extra crispy French fries??
The best way is to soak the potatoes, if making from scratch, or if you are using frozen french fries, make sure all the frost is off the fries before frying. I like to use my air fryer to make the extra crispy.
@Jennifer,
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!
So glad you liked it! I will have to try the celery leaves!
Why use garlic powder and garlic salt? Isnt garlic salt just garlic powder and salt?
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:)
You didn’t put a measurement for the cumin in your French fry seasoning
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!