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Seasoned French fries on a baking sheet with a jar of homemade fry seasoning and a jar of ketchup for dipping.
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French Fry Seasoning

This handmade fry seasoning is salty, savory, and full of that addictive fast food flavor. With garlic, paprika, celery, salt, and just a touch of cayenne, it is the perfect base for fries of all kinds. This fries seasoning works on fresh or frozen, french fries and all cooking methods — oven, baked, air, fried, and deep-fried. Keep a jar on hand to instantly upgrade your french fries or any potato dish!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Seasoning
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Fry Seasoning
Servings: 12
Calories: 7kcal
Author: Kelly Anthony

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon fine salt or table salt
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon celery salt
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat

Instructions

  • Add above ingredients to an airtight container (preferably glass), mix with a small whisk or fork, and store in a cool, dark place.
  • Use 2-3 teaspoons of seasoning per pound. Can add more if desired.

SEASONING FRESH FRIES:

  • Oven-Baked | Place cut fries on a rimmed sheet pan, drizzle lightly with oil, sprinkle with fry seasoning, toss until evenly coated, and bake as directed.
    Air-Fried | Place cut fries in a large mixing bowl, drizzle lightly with oil, sprinkle with fry seasoning, toss until evenly coated, and air fry as directed.
    Deep-Fried | Fry as directed. As soon as fries come out of the oil, transfer to a paper towel–lined sheet pan or plate and sprinkle immediately with fry seasoning.

SEASONING FROZEN FRIES:

  • Oven-Baked | Bake fries as directed. About 5 minutes before the cook time is up, spritz lightly with cooking spray, sprinkle evenly with fry seasoning, toss with tongs, and return to the oven to finish baking.
    Air-Fried | Air fry fries as directed. About 2–3 minutes before the cook time is up, spritz fries with cooking spray, sprinkle with fry seasoning, shake the basket to coat, and return to the air fryer to finish cooking.
    Deep-Fried | Fry as directed. As soon as fries come out of the oil, transfer to a paper towel–lined sheet pan or plate and sprinkle immediately with fry seasoning.

Notes

Makes about 6 tablespoons of seasoning — enough for 12–18 servings of fries.
For best flavor, use within 6 months to ensure freshness, but it's safe to store for up to 1 year in an airtight glass container.

Nutrition

Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 575IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.3mg