French Fry Seasoning

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This easy French fry seasoning is a great way to add a punch of flavor to plain French fries with only 8 simple spices, you can have this ready in seconds. Perfect for deep-fried, baked, or air fryer French fries, this zesty seasoning can also be used on any kind of potato for extra flavor.

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Why This Is a Must Try

We all love French fries, but having plain fries over and over again can get a little boring. This simple homemade fry seasoning gives your fries a pop of flavor for a zesty french fry experience.

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About This Seasoning

This simple homemade seasoning uses a blend of pantry spices to create a bold and zesty seasoning that will give your French fries a fresh exciting flavor. Ready in seconds, this shelf-stable seasoning can be made ahead of time and stored until you need it.

How to use French Fry Seasoning

The best way to use this seasoning is to apply it to the French fries right out of the fryer, oven, or air fryer while they are still piping hot.

Add the french fries to a large bowl and add a few tablespoons of seasoning.
Toss the fries in the bowl until they are well coated and serve.

This seasoning doesn’t have to be limited to French fries, you can use this to season all manner of different types of potatoes. Baked, roasted, mashed potatoes, any time you want some extra flavor.

Can I use this seasoning for anything else?

This easy French fry seasoning is great for adding flavor to many different recipes.

Chicken wings
Hash Browns
Sweet potato fries
Roasted vegetables
Burgers
Hot dogs
Fish
Chicken
Pork
Meatballs

What is in French Fry Seasoning

This French fry seasoning uses only 8 simple pantry staple spices.

salt
paprika
garlic powder
garlic salt
pepper
parsley
celery salt
cayenne pepper

Variations to Try

This French fry seasoning is easily customizable and can be made with any of your favorite savory spices. Here are some of our favorite spices to add to this seasoning:

Smoked paprika
Chili powder
Onion powder
Italian seasoning
Parmesan cheese
Chipotle

Can I adjust the salt ratio for the seasoning mix?

The salt can be adjusted to your taste. You can also omit the salt completely and salt the fries directly when seasoning to ensure the right amount.

Quick French Fry Seasoning Tips

Make this recipe ahead of time and store it in the cupboard until you need it to add flavor to French Fries.
Combine the spices well with a fork or a whisk to break up any clumps.
Place in a container with a shaker top for easy seasoning.
Season the french fries when they are still hot and glistening for best results.

How to Store French Fry Seasoning

This seasoning can be made in large batches and stored until the next time your French fries need a pop of added flavor.

Store the prepared French fry seasoning in an airtight container like a spice jar or small mason jar. Place in the cupboard with your spices and seasonings.

If stored dry and uncontaminated, this seasoning can last in the cupboard for up to 2 years.

If you added any additional ingredients be sure to check how long they remain shelf stable before storage. Additional ingredients like parmesan cheese or lemon zest will require refrigeration.

If at any point the French fry seasoning smells rancid or grows mold, discard it immediately.

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