The Best French Fry Seasoning

A simple blend of pantry staples makes this French fry seasoning the perfect way to upgrade your next batch of fries! Whether they’re frozen or homemade, they’ll taste all the better with this savory, smoky blend.

French fry seasoning is an easy way to elevate French fries and take them from simple to spectacular. Salt alone is good, but a flavorful blend of savory spices like garlic powder and onion powder, smoked paprika, Italian herbs, and zesty chili powder will really make your fries sing. 

What makes French fry seasoning even better is how flippin’ easy it is to make. With just a few everyday pantry ingredients, you can whip up this seasoning in no time at all. Plus, by making it yourself, you can adjust the ingredients to suit your taste preferences or use what you have on hand. Keep this seasoning blend in your pantry and use it for frozen and fresh fries, roasted vegetables, popcorn, or even grilled meats!

Ingredients for French Fry Seasoning

Here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll need for this recipe. For the full measurements, scroll down to the recipe card.

• Garlic Powder and Onion Powder – These form a savory base of flavor for the seasoning.
• Tomato Powder – Tomato powder adds a bit of pop and brightness.
• Smoked Paprika – For some smoky goodness.
• Table Salt, Celery Salt, Sea Salt – Because fries are better with salt!
• Italian Seasoning – You can use store-bought or homemade Italian seasoning.
• Sugar – A little bit for balance.
• Cumin and Chili Powder – Two spices that bring some earthiness to the mix—and chili powder gives the fries a little bit of heat too, without overdoing it.

How to Make and Use French Fry Seasoning

Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the page for full printable instructions.

1. Mix it together. In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients.
2. Use it. If you’re using fresh potatoes, cut them into your desired shape, toss them in oil, then toss them with the seasoning before baking. For frozen fries, toss them with the seasoning; frozen fries are typically coated in oil already, so you can skip that step. You can also add the seasoning after the fries are done cooking.

More Ways to Use French Fry Seasoning

As mentioned above: it’s not just for fries! Here are some other ways you can use this seasoning blend to zhuzh up your meals.

• Sprinkle it on roasted vegetables before popping them in the oven. It would be great with Roasted Cauliflower.
• Mix it into butter and spread it on grilled corn on the cob.
• Add it to popcorn for some extra flavor.
• Use it as a rub for grilled meats like chicken or steak.
• Give your air fried veggies a little extra flavor.

How to Store French Fry Seasoning

The best way to store any homemade seasoning is in an airtight container with a tight-fitting lid. You can use old spice jars or small mason jars, but a little Tupperware container is fine too. Keep the container in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight or moisture, and use it within 6 months. After 6 months, the seasoning blend will still be okay to use, but the flavor and aroma will start to fade.

More Homemade Seasoning Recipes

• Poultry Seasoning
• Meatloaf Seasoning
• Steak Seasoning
• Adobo Seasoning
• Cajun Seasoning
• Homemade Blackening Seasoning

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