French Fry Seasoning Blend (Printer-Friendly)
A quick smoky spice blend that instantly upgrades fries with zesty, savory flavors.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seasoning Blend
01 - 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
02 - 1 tablespoon garlic powder
03 - 1 tablespoon onion powder
04 - 1 tablespoon fine sea salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
06 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
07 - 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional, for added heat)
08 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra spice)
09 - 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance flavors)
# How to Make It:
01 - Place all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and whisk together thoroughly until uniformly blended with no clumps remaining.
02 - Transfer the seasoning mixture to an airtight spice jar or container. Seal tightly and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
03 - Sprinkle generously over hot French fries immediately after frying or baking. Toss well to ensure an even coating across all surfaces.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It takes five minutes to mix together and lasts for weeks in a sealed jar, which means you get maximum payoff for almost zero effort.
- The smoky, savory flavor works on way more than fries, so you will find yourself reaching for it on popcorn, roasted potatoes, and even grilled corn.
02 -
- If you wait too long to season the fries and they cool down, most of the spice will slide right off and pool at the bottom of the bowl instead of sticking.
- Checking the labels on your spice jars is worth the extra ten seconds, because some brands sneak in gluten or fillers that you would never expect.
03 -
- Pulse the whole blend in a clean coffee grinder for five seconds if you want an ultra fine texture that clings to every surface of the fry.
- Toasting the paprika in a dry pan for thirty seconds before mixing wakes up oils you did not even realize were sleeping.