Homemade Seasoned Salt is a simple all-purpose spice blend that is easy to make and adds flavor to any recipe
What is Seasoned Salt?
Seasoned salt or is seasoning salt is a blend of dried seasonings and salt that works as an all-purpose seasoning used to add flavor to savory dishes.
In fact, many restaurants use seasoning salt in place of plain salt because it truly does add more dimension and flavor to a dish, leaving your taste buds craving more.
Why Make Seasoned Salt?
- Quality Control. Store-bought seasoning salt is not made up of simply salt and other dried spices. Most brands also contain preservatives, monosodium glutamate, and corn syrup solids--not exactly additives I want to be sprinkling on my food.
- Adds Flavor. Seasoned Salt adds an extra layer of dimension and flavor to endless savory dishes, from seasoning meat, fish, or vegetables, it really enhances a dish much more than salt alone.
- Made with Simple Ingredients. Just like my recipes for Taco Seasoning, Cajun Seasoning, and Chili Seasoning, you likely have the ingredients on hand right now in our spice cabinet to make this seasoning blend and it will cost you pennies to make!
Seasonings for Seasoned Salt
You probably have everything you need to replicate the flavors of store-bought seasoned salt in your pantry right now. Seasoning salt is made with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, paprika, chili powder, and dried parsley. The chili powder may seem like an odd addition, but it adds just enough punch to make your palate wake up and really taste a dish
∗ important to remember ∗
For optimum flavor, be sure you use dried herbs that are no more than 6 months old. As spices sit in the pantry, they begin to lose their flavor.
How to Make Homemade Seasoned Salt
Seasoned salt is literally one of the easiest things you can make. You simply combine the spices with the salt in a small bowl until everything is well combined. Then transfer the mixture to an airtight container to use as desired.
Low-Sodium Option
If you are on a low-sodium or sodium-free diet, simply reduce or omit the salt for a homemade salt-free all-purpose seasoning (AKA Mrs. Dash Seasoning Blend.)
Storage Instructions
- Notes on Container: Any homemade spice blend should be stored in a cool, dark pantry with a tight-fitting lid. This will prevent the spice blend from being permeated with other flavors and keeps the moisture out of the spice blend.
- Store: Seasoned Salt will last up to 6 months in the pantry. It is safe to consume after 6 months, but the spices will begin to lose their potency, so the spice blend will not be as flavorful.
How to Use Seasoned Salt
This seasoning salt can be used in place of salt in just about any savory dish to help enhance the natural flavors in the recipe. I love using it to season popcorn, French fries, meat, vegetables, and salads. Below are a few of my favorite suggestions for using this recipe for homemade season salt.
- Use seasoned salt to flavor the breading in Baked Chicken Tenders or Homemade Fish Sticks, for an incredible layer of flavor.
- Sprinkle seasoned salt over a whole chicken to make Instant Pot Whole Chicken or Homemade Rotisserie Chicken.
- Use in place of Cajun seasoning in recipes like Instant Pot Sausage and Potatoes and Mahi Mahi for a milder, flavorful result.
- Season a pot roast, pork roast, shrimp, or steak with seasoned salt prior to cooking to add a nice flavor profile to your meat.
- Replace salt with seasoning salt to impart flavor to roasted vegetables, in recipes like Roasted Broccoli or Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
- Give your potatoes more flavor by replacing the salt with homemade seasoned salt in recipes such as Roasted Red Potatoes, Baked Fries, or Air Fryer Potatoes.
- Use the seasoning salt blend to season a breakfast hash or scrambled eggs.
- My recipes for Broccoli Cheese Soup, Homemade Hamburger Helper, and Ham and Bean Soup all call for using seasoned salt, as it adds a layer of dimension to the final dishes.
More Homemade Spice Blends
- Homemade Fajita Seasoning
- Homemade Ranch Seasoning
- Jerk Seasoning
- Old Bay Seasoning Recipe
- Chili Seasoning Recipe
- Adobo Seasoning
If you tried this blend for Homemade Seasoned Salt, I would love for you to leave a comment and rating below.
Homemade Seasoned Salt
Ingredients
- ¼ cup garlic powder
- ¼ cup onion powder
- ¼ cup salt see note
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 3 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon pepper
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients together until the spices are well distributed through the salt.
- Transfer the salt mixture to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dark pantry for up to 6 months.
Marcela
I love this seasoned salt. I put it in my biscuits and gravy and it's perfect!
Rachel
Doesn't seasoned salt usually have a bit of sugar? Brown? White?
Kristen Chidsey
Hi Rachel! Store-bought blends may have a bit of sugar but the advantage of making at home is you can control the ingredients. I don't find the added sugar to be necessary.
Phelicia
Hi Kristen! I am so sorry but this is probably THE worse tasting seasoned salt I've ever had. I wouldn't even call it seasoned salt as it doesn't taste anything like it. I almost gagged when I tried it and my mouth felt like it was on fire, way 2 hot (heat) 4 my liking. I dont ever recall seasoned salt having both paprika and chili powder, infact I used half of each of those from what u called for and it was horrible. I'm not sure what I did wrong as I followed the rest of the ingredients to a T except for those 2. Any insight would be appreciative. Thank u and again I apologize.
Kristen Chidsey
Hi Phelicia! I hate hearing you disliked this so much. Is there any chance you used Cayenne or smoked or chipotle chili powder or smoked paprika? I know chili powder is not in all recipes or blends of seasoned salt, but I have found that just a bit adds some dimension. But this should not be hot to the taste in any way.
Andrew
Hey this looks great! I was looking at the nutritions for this and it says 2kcal. What is kcal?
Kristen Chidsey
Kcal actually means calories--it can be confusing. 😊
Shannon
Thank you for the DIY Seasoned Salt recipe! I'll have to make this with me just being diagnosed with hypertension
Kristen Chidsey
You are so welcome Shannon! I am glad you found this substitute. Best of luck with you health and diet changes as well.
Sarah Bishai
Can I use Oregano instead of Parsley?
Kristen Chidsey
Hi Sarah! I love adding oregano to just about everything, but it is a lot stronger than parsley. I would only suggest using 1-2 teaspoons of oregano.
Katy
Nice balanced seasoning for jojo potatoes!
Kristen Chidsey
So glad you enjoyed! It is great on so many things.
Jenny
Just what I was looking for, but it's just me. Has anyone already done the math and made this in a smaller amount? I'm hoping so... 🙂
Kristen Chidsey
Hi Jenny! I would still make the full batch..you can store for months on a sealed container and use to flavor everything.
Linda
If I buy parsley flakes, is that okay to use in place of dried parsley? As you can see, I haven’t spent much time in the kitchen, and am trying to learn. I have all the other ingredients!
Kristen Chidsey
Hi Linda! Parsley Flakes is the same as dried parsley 🙂 And we all have to start somewhere! Kuddos to you!
Noah
My family used seasoned salt for everything until my mother was diagnosed with T2 diabetes, monthes go bt and it only JUST occured to me to look up a sodium free recipe for the seasoning. You're a God sent! This'll make it so much easier to keep my mother on her diet and our foods staying flavorful at the sane time!
Kristen Chidsey
I am SO happy to help you and your mom out! I live with a lot of dietary restrictions myself, so I know how much finding a recipe that works for your family can help out. Enjoy Noah!
Brenda
Hi Kristen,
I'm interested in your seasoning salt recipe. I'm on the keto diet, and just bought an instant pot. Can you please provide the actual serving size for the Nutrition Facts listed below the recipe?
Thank you.
Kristen Chidsey
Hi Brenda! This recipe makes 1 cup seasoned salt. Each serving is based on 1/2 teaspoon (which is quite a bit more than one serving would have per recipe). I updated the notes to clarify 🙂
Megan
Is the salt just regular table salt?
Kristen Chidsey
Kosher salt or regular both work!
April
I'm super excited about this recipe. I use seasoned salt in everything, and it never once occurred to try making my own!
Kristen Chidsey
April,
This recipe is SURE to save you money and taste just as delicious!
Tayler Ross
I love this so much! So much better than buying it at the store!
Kristen Chidsey
I am SO glad you agree with me Tayler.
Pamela Moore
This is such a neat idea. I've always wanted to try seasoned salt but I could never find a way to make it. But now I can! Thank you so much!
Kristen Chidsey
YAY!! I am so happy to help you with this recipe! I hope you enjoy!
Debi
No I like oregano, I just wanted to make sure is all. Love your website.
Kristen Chidsey
Thank you so much Debi <3
Debi
In the picture you have the ingredients and one ingredients you say is oregano but in the list of ingredients it calls for parsley and no oregano. So my question is which one is in the mixture? I so don't to put in oregano when it should be parsley. Thanks
Kristen Chidsey
Oh my goodness Debi--great catch! Silly me! The recipe is updated. It is in fact parsley, not oregano. If you don't care for parseley sub in oregano, just leave it out and the recipe works perfectly. I just like the added savory flavor!