French Fry Seasoning

When you want fries that taste better than restaurant quality, this French Fry Seasoning is the secret. It’s salty, savory, a little smoky, and full of flavor — the kind of blend that sticks beautifully to hot fries, whether they’re baked, air-fried, or deep-fried.

This seasoning isn’t just for fries either. It works on roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables, popcorn, chicken, and even scrambled eggs. I keep a small jar of it next to the stove because it’s one of those “sprinkle on everything” blends.

Coarse reddish-orange French fry seasoning in a glass bowl with a metal spoon, on a marble surface.

Can I season frozen fries?

Yes — absolutely. The key is to season them after cooking, not before. Once they come out of the oven or air fryer, sprinkle the seasoning immediately while they’re still hot.

Should I season fries before or after frying/baking?

Always after. If you season raw potatoes before baking or frying, the spices burn and turn bitter. Hot fries give you the best flavor and proper adhesion.

How do I get seasoning to stick to air-fryer fries?

Air-fryer fries can be dry, so lightly spray them with oil right after cooking, then sprinkle the seasoning. The oil helps the spices cling without making the fries greasy.

Can I make this blend low-sodium?

Yes — simply reduce the salt or use a salt substitute. Everything else in the blend adds flavor, so you won’t lose seasoning quality.

French Fry Seasoning

Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6 tablespoons
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

(Makes one small jar — about 6 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • ½ teaspoon sugar optional — helps balance the saltiness

Method
 

Step 1 — Mix the seasoning
  1. Add all ingredients to a small bowl and stir until evenly combined.
Step 2 — Store
  1. Transfer to an airtight spice jar and store in a cool, dry place.
Step 3 — Use
  1. Sprinkle over hot, freshly cooked fries so the seasoning sticks properly.Use about ½–1 teaspoon per serving of fries. Adjust to taste.

Notes

Use kosher salt, not table salt. Table salt is much finer and will make the blend too salty if used in the same amount.
Season fries right when they come out of the oven or fryer. The heat + surface oil helps the spices cling instead of falling off.
If your fries look dusty, add a tiny spray of oil. A light mist of cooking spray helps the seasoning adhere without making them greasy.
Smoked paprika adds amazing depth. If you have it, swap half or all of the regular paprika for smoked.
Blend lasts 6 months. After that, dried herbs begin losing aroma.

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