Quick and Savory Homemade French Fries Seasoning Blend
Fine table salt helps this quick homemade fries seasoning cling beautifully to every single fry right out of the fryer or oven.
Fine grains of table salt cling immediately to hot potatoes right out of the fryer or oven. This Quick and Savory Homemade French Fries Seasoning Blend takes one minute to stir together from standard pantry spices. The recipe yields exactly 5 teaspoons of dry mix for dusting over any style of fry.
The salt base
Table salt serves as the foundation for this dry mix. Finer salt grains stick to the surface of hot food much better than coarse cooking salt or kosher salt. The small particles settle into the surface oil on the exterior of the potato. You might only have larger salt flakes in your kitchen. Crush them slightly before mixing them with the other spices. This step improves surface dispersion. It guarantees an even coating on every single fry.
Spice substitutions
You can adjust the base ingredients depending on what you have in your spice drawer.
- Garlic powder and onion powder act as the primary savory ingredients. You can use them interchangeably.
- You can replace the dried oregano with dried thyme.
- Dried basil can replace the dried parsley.
- Smoked paprika can be used instead of plain paprika.
- Including the cayenne pepper makes the mix slightly spicy. Skip this addition completely if you want mild seasoning.
Applying the mix
Sprinkle the mixture over your hot fries to taste. You need to apply the seasoning as soon as the potatoes finish cooking. Hot oil helps the dry spices stick to the food. You can use this mix on traditional homemade fries, frozen fries, or thick potato wedges. Start with a light dusting. Toss the potatoes in a large bowl. Taste one fry before adding more salt.
Beyond potatoes
Keep a batch ready for more than just deep fried potatoes. You can reach for this blend as a cooking seasoning or a finishing salt. It coats roast potatoes evenly. You can dust it over fresh vegetables before they go into the oven. The garlic and paprika combination also works well on chicken and other proteins.
Storing the extra seasoning
Transfer any remaining blend into a tightly sealed jar. Keep the jar in your pantry, where the spices will store indefinitely.
Moisture inside the container causes the seasoning to clump. Hardened spices prevent an even sprinkle. You must use a completely dry bowl and dry measuring spoons to mix the ingredients. Always check that the lid is tight before you put the jar away.
Quick and Savory Homemade French Fries Seasoning Blend
Ingredients
- 1 tsp onion powder, or substitute more garlic powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder, or substitute more onion powder
- 0.25 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp table salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.25 tsp dried oregano
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
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Method
Easy swaps
- the regular paprika→Try substituting thyme
Substitutions
You can easily swap the garlic and onion powders for one another if you only have one on hand.
Try substituting thyme for the dried oregano, basil for the parsley, or smoked paprika in place of the regular paprika.
Storage
Keep the Quick and Savory Homemade French Fries Seasoning Blend indefinitely in an airtight jar in your pantry.
Serving
Dust this versatile mix over frozen fries, potato wedges, fresh vegetables, or your favorite roasted proteins.
Common mistakes
Ensure your storage container is completely dry and tightly sealed to prevent the spices from clumping together.
Techniques
Choose fine table salt rather than coarse kosher salt, since those smaller grains stick to your hot fries much more effectively.
If you only have salt flakes, crush them slightly before mixing to improve how well the blend coats your food.
Always apply seasoning blends while your food is still piping hot or freshly fried so the spices adhere securely.
- Store
- Keep the Quick and Savory Homemade French Fries Seasoning Blend indefinitely in an airtight jar in your pantry.
Can I make this seasoning blend less spicy?
Simply skip the cayenne pepper if you prefer a mild seasoning blend. That quarter teaspoon is completely optional and only exists to add a slight bit of heat to your fries.
Can I use coarse kosher salt instead of table salt?
Table salt works perfectly here because the fine grains adhere to your potatoes much more effectively than coarse cooking or kosher salt. If you decide to use larger salt flakes, crush them slightly before stirring the blend together to ensure an even coating on your food.
Why won't the dry spices stick to my potatoes?
Spices adhere best when they can absorb into the surface oil of freshly cooked food. Always toss your potatoes with the seasoning blend while they are still piping hot right out of the fryer or oven.
What else can I season with this blend besides french fries?
You can use this versatile mix as a finishing salt or cooking seasoning for roasted potatoes, fresh vegetables, and thick potato wedges. The garlic and paprika combination also tastes fantastic on chicken and other roasted proteins.
How long can I keep the leftover seasoning mix?
You can store the Quick and Savory Homemade French Fries Seasoning Blend indefinitely in your pantry. Just make sure to keep it in a tightly sealed airtight jar to prevent moisture from getting in.
How do I keep my seasoning from clumping in the jar?
Moisture is the main culprit that causes dry spices to harden and clump together, preventing an even sprinkle. Always use a completely dry bowl and measuring spoons when making the mix, and double check that your storage jar has a tight seal.
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