Add a dash of easy, homemade Seasoned Salt to just about anything to give it a boost of savory flavor. No thickeners or sugar!
“Vastly superior to store-bought, and it’s so easy to make!”
File my homemade Seasoned Salt recipe under the “things you didn’t know you needed until you had them” category.
Other contenders include electrolyte powder (where has this been all my life?), plant support sticks (no more droopy plants!), and black marker packs (game changer for my black marker-obsessed little artists).
This 4-ingredient recipe can be made in less than a minute using everyday ingredients, and adds a boost of flavor to any savory dish. I keep a spice shaker filled with it next to my cooking oils and most-used seasonings to shake right into the pot or pan.
Healthier Alternative to Lawry’s
A few years ago, when I was making my umpteenth batch of Chex Mix during the holidays, I realized we were out of Lawry’s so I looked up the ingredients online, snagged the individual seasonings from the spice cupboard, and mixed them all together.
Minus sugar, corn starch, and tricalcium phosphate – all key ingredients in Lawry’s blend, which I happened to be out of at the time.
(That’s a joke.)
The homemade seasoned salt turned out so well that I formulated a large batch recipe that I’m thrilled to share with you. It’s so good and easy to whip up!
4 Ingredients Needed
Like I said Lawry’s Seasoned Salt contains unnecessary (imo) ingredients including sugar, thickeners, and anti-caking agents. For my homemade seasoned salt recipe, all you’ll need is:
- Kosher salt
- Paprika
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
Each delicious on their own, but extraordinary once combined. This homemade seasoned salt adds tons of flavor to dishes without extra calories, fat, or effort, really. Mix up a batch then season away for days.
10 Ways to Use Gluten Free Seasoned Salt
While these 10 foods are complimented perfectly by homemade seasoned salt, there’s no limit to what you can add it to. But first, try it on…
- Hard boiled eggs – slice, season, eat.
- Meat – season chicken, pork, steak, salmon, or shrimp then grill or saute away.
- Guacamole – mash together ripe avocado, seasoned salt, and lime juice then devour.
- Vegetables – add a dash to vegetables before roasting with extra virgin olive oil.
- Salads – sprinkle seasoned salt on top of greens then dress with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil.
- Popcorn – spritz with a little extra virgin olive oil then sprinkle on seasoned salt. Crazy addicting.
- Burgers – season ground beef with the blend then add a dash of Worcestershire sauce and pepper.
- Sweet Potato Fries – a family favorite! Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over sliced sweet potatoes then toss with seasoned salt and roast for 15-25 minutes at 425.
- Soups – a dash or 20 added to Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup? DIVINE.
- Mushrooms – saute sliced mushrooms in olive oil until the liquid has evaporated then season and continue to cook until golden brown.
Use Seasoned Salt in this Recipe
How to Make Homemade Seasoned Salt
This seasoned salt recipe is so self-explanatory that I can’t believe I’m showing you step-by-step photos, but here we are!
To a small bowl add kosher salt, paprika (regular, not smoked), garlic powder, and onion powder.
Then, stir it up!
Transfer the seasoned salt into a bowl or shaker then start adding a boost of flavor to everything you cook!
Recipe Tip
Use Homemade Seasoned Salt in the same quantity you would regular salt, since the majority of the seasoning is salt.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 Tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 Tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl then stir with a fork or whisk.
- Store in an airtight container or shaker.
Notes
- Use seasoned salt as heavy handed or sparingly as you would regular salt — remember the majority is still salt, just with a little extra oomph!
Nutrition
Nutritional values are estimates only. Please read our full nutrition information disclaimer.
Simply I thought it was going to be one of those spice bombs, but no it adds lots of flavor to favor :).
Loved the Hamburger soup and this Seasoning salt recipe — both are keepers!!
Love to hear that, Keri! Both are staples at my house!!
Hi Kristen, Your seasoned salt recipe sounds great. I’m wondering how long it typically lasts since I’m thinking of making some for Christmas gifts (& I like to include a Best by date.) Please let me know. Happy Holidays & Happy Cooking!!
I usually say 3 months in a cool, dry place but it would honestly be find for a year. Just check the expire date on the seasonings before mixing to ensure they’re fresh.
This salt is so good without all the junk in it, I put it on most of the meat before I cook it and it seasons it up perfectly. Thank you for the simple but great little recipe!
I’m so glad you love it, Kathy!!
I too am from Iowa!!! The seasoning salt would be very good. Many years ago I owned a catering business in Iowa and used seasoning salt. It has other things but seems to work well with all I cook. Salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder, paprika, parsley, celery salt and a dash of cayenne pepper. My 85th birthday is coming soon but still cook. No one told me when I was young I would have to cook three meals a day 365 days a year for this long!!!
Love the idea of adding celery sale, especially – YUM!! Happy early birthday to you, Nina!!
Wow!!! This seasoning is amazing!!! Just made air fryer potato wedges with it… finger licking good!!
Whoop whoop!! So glad you like it, Adri! Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating!
What would the reason be to not use smoked? How much of a difference is the flavor?
Hi Suzi! I find smoked paprika to be very strongly flavored and doesn’t pair well with as many foods as regular paprika does – it make everything you add it to taste a little smokey. If that’s ok with you though, you could use smoked!
I see pepper on your tray but none in the recipe. Why ? I would like to make this. I have tried several from several bloggers, and none of them work for me…this might, but I think it needs at least a bit of pepper. Not a huge pepper fan. Please let me know directly. denisecott@yahoo.com
This is so good. I’ve made multiple batches and add it to just about everything. I love the shaker idea…works perfectly!
I’m so glad to hear that! Yes, the shaker makes it so convenient and easy to use!
I followed your directions to a tee including your special season salt. It was so yummy! This is certainly a dish that my family will want to have often. I most definitely will keep this recipe in my files.
So glad you enjoy this recipe, Cindy!
Visiting this page again to make another batch. Love this stuff! I actually made some to give away at Christmas time to my family, and they loved it too!
Hi! Any reason not to use smoked paprika? It’s what I have on hand and is usually my go-to. Thanks!
We love this salt on everything from chicken, to potatoes, to veggies. I make it in bulk and give it as gifts.