One of my favorite side dishes to make are crispy homemade French fries. The thin ones. The kind with crunch on the outside and fluffy yummy inside. I like to season my fries with something tasty, something a bit different than salt and pepper or adobo seasoning (actually a big favorite of mine). This copycat Freddy’s fry seasoning is perfect on hot-out-the-fryer fries. I mean like crazy good. The added sweetness and earthiness of the seasoning adds a totally different flavor than if I’d just used salt and pepper. I go heavy on this seasoning, it’s really flavorful!
There’s only one thing I’d do differently next time I make this copycat Freddy’s fry seasoning: make a bunch more. It’s great on burgers. Baked potatoes. Cottage cheese. Just about anywhere that you think you should be using salt and pepper, use this instead.
I didn’t have turmeric on hand the first time I made this. A good substitute is dry mustard, which is what I went with. It’s a perfect replacement. You can also use cumin if you don’t have turmeric, but I’d use a bit less than the recipe calls for for the turmeric.
If I make a big batch of seasoning I like to keep it in these big spice bottles. I use blue painters tape to write the contents on the bottles. The tape comes off easily when if used up the seasoning!
Also try my copycat Freddy’s burger seasoning.
Copycat Freddy’s Fry Seasoning
Ingredients
- 5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 5 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric you can substitute dry mustard or cumin
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion you can substitute onion powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic you can substitute garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients.
- Keep in an air-tight container until ready to use.
- To serve, sprinkle on freshly-fried or baked fries and toss gently to season evenly.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.
