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Home ยป Sauces, Dressings & Seasonings ยป Homemade French Fry Seasoning

Homemade French Fry Seasoning

Published: Mar 9, 2025 by Ryan Allen ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 1 Comment

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Want to know the secret to the perfect homemade fries? French Fry Seasoning! You can transform regular potatoes into addictive, crispy bites with this amazing homemade seasoning blend. It has a great balance of spices, herbs, and a little bit of sugar to bring all of the savory flavors together. This is the best seasoning for French fries!

French fry seasoning in a bowl with French fries around it.
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  • Why Youโ€™ll Love This Recipe
  • Ingredients
  • Variations
  • How to Make French Fry Seasoning
  • Expert Tips
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Recipe FAQs
  • More Delicious Savory Dishesย 
  • French Fry Seasoning

Amazing fries need more than just plain salt. This homemade French fry seasoning blend incorporates a variety of 11 different spices and ingredients. It's so versatileโ€“ you can use it on classic oven-baked or deep-fried French fries, air fryer potatoes, or sweet potato fries!

If you love easy potato dishes, you will also love my Twice Baked Potatoes and Funeral Potato Casserole.

Why Youโ€™ll Love This Recipe

  • Quick and Easy: This homemade seasoning takes just 5 minutes to mix up and the batch will last you for months.
  • Versatile: You can use fries seasoning on regular fries, sweet potato fries, potato wedges, and even roasted vegetables. Customize the spices how you like them, too!
  • Cost-Effective: With this fry seasoning recipe, you can have restaurant-quality seasoned fries at home for a fraction of the cost. Plus, no waiting in line at a drive-through or for delivery! 
  • Customizable: You can easily adjust the spice levels and ingredients to suit your flavor preferences.
French fry seasoning ingredients in two bowls on a gray countertop.

Ingredients

  • Salt and Pepper: Salt and pepper are foundational spices in any great spice mix. Weโ€™ll be using both in this recipe.
  • Dried Parsley and Dried Oregano: These Mediterranean herbs add a layer of aromatic freshness to the blend and some great green color.
  • Paprika and Chili Powder: This duo brings color, heat, and depth to seasoned fries.
  • Onion Powder and Garlic Powder: Onion and garlic provide a ton of flavor and a slightly sweet, umami taste.
  • Celery Seed: Celery seed adds a unique savory note that helps round out the overall flavor.
  • Ground Cumin: All you need is a touch of cumin to get an earthy, slightly smoky quality. 
  • Granulated Sugar: The little bit of sugar helps the seasoning stick to the fries better and you won't even notice the mix being sweet. The sugar is there to help all of the flavors blend and it will also help the fries brown a little as they cook. 

See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.

Variations

  • Cajun-Style Blend: Double the black pepper, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and add a teaspoon of dried oregano.
  • Ranch Blend: Bring in some tangy ranch flavor by adding 2 tablespoons of buttermilk powder, 1 teaspoon of dried dill, and 1 teaspoon of dried chives to the recipe. 
  • Lower Salt Version: Use half the amount for salt and celery salt. You could also add nutritional yeast for more umami flavor.

How to Make French Fry Seasoning

Making this French fries seasoning only takes a few minutes. All you need to do is measure everything out, then mix it all together!

French fry seasonings in a clear bowl.
  1. Step 1: Add All the Spices to a Bowl. Measure each spice and dump everything into a small mixing bowl.
French fry seasoning mixed together in a clear glass bottle.
  1. Step 2: Mix. Use a whisk or fork to mix everything until well combined, then store in an airtight container. Now youโ€™re ready to enjoy best seasoning for fries ever!

Hint: Versatile Fry Seasoning

You can use this seasoning for more than just fries! It's fantastic on all kinds of proteins. Try coating diced chicken or beef with the blend before air frying for a quick, flavorful meal.  

French fries in a basket with homemade seasoning on them.

Expert Tips

  • Storing: Store in an airtight container to maintain maximum freshness and flavor. Mason jars, glass spice containers, or spice shakers with tight-fitting lids work perfectly. Keep the blend in an airtight container away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. 
  • For Crispy Fries: Making homemade fries? For the perfect crispy texture, soak the cut potatoes in cold water for at least an hour, rinse them, and pat dry before cooking.
  • Use Fresh Spices: Double check that none of your spices are expired or stale. Most last for 6-12 months. 
  • Mix Thoroughly: When combining the spices, be sure to whisk or stir very well for even distribution and give it a shake after storing it before sprinkling it over your fries.

Serving Suggestions

Homemade seasoned salt is so good on fresh or frozen fries, any potato dishes, and main course meats like chicken or beef. Here are some examples of how you can use it.

  • Sprinkle some of this seasoning for fries on homemade French fries, baked potato wedges, roasted potatoes, and garlic mashed potatoes.
  • This seasoning for French fries would be really good on a hot, fresh, homemade bowl of cheeseburger potato soup served with garlic knots.
  • Add this best fry seasoning to air fried tater tots and serve them with taco sloppy joes for a hearty family dinner. Have cherry bars or sugar cookie cups for dessert! 
French fries in a basket and seasoning in a clear jar.

Recipe FAQs

How much fry seasoning should I use?

You can season to your preference, but I recommend using about 1 tablespoon of seasoning to 1 pound of French fries.ย 

Why is there sugar in this seasoning?

Sugar helps achieve a better browning and crispier texture. It will caramelize slightly during cooking. It balances the saltiness of the other spices.

When should I put fry seasoning on my fries? Before or after cooking them?

It depends on how youโ€™re cooking the fries! If youโ€™re frying them in oil, you will want to add the fry seasoning immediately after they come out of the fryer while they are still hot and slightly oily. If youโ€™re baking the fries in the oven, brush them with olive oil and season them before you cook them.

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These fry seasoning ingredients go well with meat and potato dishes, too! Try sprinkling this mix into one of these delicious dinner dishes. 

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French fry seasoning in a bowl with French fries around it.

French Fry Seasoning

Author: Ryan Allen
This best French Fry Seasoning combines classic spices like paprika, garlic powder, and celery seed and some unique flavors including cumin and dried oregano. The days of boring fries are now over in your house!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Seasoning
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 11 kcal

Equipment

  • Glass Mixing Bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoons celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar

Instructions
 

  • Add all spices to a small mixing bowl.
  • Mix with a whisk or fork until well combined, and store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • If you're making deep fried French fries, apply the seasoning after cooking while they're still hot.
  • The seasoning blend stays fresh for up to 6 months.
  • When measuring spices, don't pack them down in your measuring spoons.
  • Break up any clumps in your spices before mixing them, especially in the garlic powder and onion powder.
  • Use fresh spices! Old ones won't have as much flavor and will also shorten the shelf-life of your French fry blend.

Nutrition

Calories: 11kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 1169mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 508IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg

*All nutrition information provided is automatically calculated and is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact numbers on your ingredients, I would recommend calculating them with your prefered nutrition calculator.

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  1. Ryan Allen

    March 09, 2025 at 7:08 pm

    5 stars
    This is the best French fry seasoning. It will take homemade or frozen fries to a whole new level.

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