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.
I only had half the chicken stock I needed. Will it ruin it if I add it in after it’s already all cooked?
Hi Shelly! Did you mean to leave this comment on another recipe? Lmk – happy to help!!
Thank you so much! Just what I was looking for. I’m not very adventurous when it comes to seasonings.. The boys in my family love chex mix at Christmas time. I truly dislike the store bought seasoning salt. I put the unused salt in a separate salt shaker to be used later on other foods. This stuff is wonderful and lighter tasting. Merry Christmas I’m going to follow you to see what else you my have for my family
I’m so glad this recipe was everything you were looking for, Joline!!
Thanks for the seasoned salt recipe, people in my family are on gluten free meal and this will be great to use when they visit.
My pleasure! I hope it’s a hit with everyone!
Vastly superior to store-bought, and it’s so easy to make!
LOVE to hear that, KW! Thank you so much for your feedback!
Hey Kristin, it’s a great idea putting all these together as I use them with many recipes. Do you know where you purchased the shaker?
Take care!
Hi Mary! I purchased it at my local grocery store (HyVee) in the baking aisle. Here’s a comparable one I found on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3PyHnSz
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You got it, Noella!
The seasoned is great
I wanted to do something “different” with my pork filet. I used your seasoned salt, olive oil and a little sage as a rub and grilled it. Yep…..it’s a keeper. I have used the salt on other items – I will not be using the store bought any more. There is more flavor with this recipe. It is not “wimpy”. Thank you for sharing!!
Awesome!! So glad this recipe was a hit, Linda!
People think MSG is bad but that will also add to this.
There is some stigma with MSG, people are missing out.
I agree – feel free to add if you have it on hand!
I’m curious if you have a preferred brand of spices that are celiac-safe? Thanks!
I like Tone’s spices!
Which type of salt is used?
Just regular table salt!
So sea salt, iodized, or kosher salt…grain sizes will make a difference. Thanks in advance for the additional details.
I love your seasoned salt recipe. I use it on so many of my foods. I am on a gluten, dairy and corn free diet and this seasoned salt has definitely brought back some zest into my meager diet!