Home Fry Seasoning
Smoked paprika colors this pantry blend deep red and gives breakfast potatoes a warm, savory edge. A shake over hot home fries clings to their crisp corners.

Recipe link
Prep time5 min
Cook time0 min
Total time5 MINUTES
- Course
- Marinades Spice Blends
- Cuisine
- American
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Est. calories / serving
- 12
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup smoked paprika
- ⅓ cup garlic powder
- ⅓ cup onion powder
- ⅓ cup kosher salt
- ⅓ cup black pepper (coarse, freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons cumin (ground)
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
Instructions
Instructions
- Measure the Ingredients: Add all of the spices to a large mixing bowl.⅓ cup smoked paprika, ⅓ cup garlic powder, ⅓ cup onion powder, ⅓ cup kosher salt, ⅓ cup black pepper, 2 tbsp cumin, 1 tsp cayenne, 1 tbsp chili powder
- Mix the Seasoning: Whisk thoroughly until all of the spices are evenly distributed.prepared ingredients
- Break Up Any Clumps: If necessary, sift the seasoning through a fine-mesh sieve or pulse briefly in a food processor for a finer blend.
- Store: Transfer the seasoning to an airtight spice jar or container and store in a cool, dry pantry.
Notes
- Mix Thoroughly: Smoked paprika is heavier than some of the other spices, so whisk well to create an even blend.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container away from heat and sunlight for up to 6 months.
- Customize It: Add more cayenne for extra heat or reduce it for a milder seasoning.
- Serving Suggestions: Sprinkle over home fries, hash browns, roasted potatoes, breakfast potatoes, fries, grilled vegetables, corn on the cob, or Crispy Soba Noodles.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
Yield
About 2 cups seasoning — Serving size: 2 teaspoons
- Calories
- 12
- Carbohydrates
- 2 g
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Saturated Fat
- 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 238 mg
- Potassium
- 58 mg
- Fiber
- 1 g
- Total Sugars
- 0 g
- Vitamin A
- 1245 IU
- Vitamin C
- 1 mg
- Calcium
- 8 mg
- Iron
- 0.5 mg
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Fine-mesh sieve (optional)
- Airtight spice jar or container