This gluten free seasoning salt recipe is the perfect addition to any spice drawer. It adds flavour that is top 9 allergen free to any dish. It is suuper easy to make homemade seasoning salt and a great way to cut grocery costs by using spices that are common in most kitchens.
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Jump to:
- The Quick Lowdown:
- Why We Like This Recipe
- Seasoning Salt Ingredients
- The Ingredient Low Down
- Spices and Food Allergies
- How to Make Seasoning Salt
- Substitutions, Variations, & Adaptations
- Storage
- Equipment
- Top Tip
- What To Serve With
- Other Allergy Friendly Recipes You May Enjoy
- 📖 Recipe
- Food Safety
- Allergy Resources
- 💬 Comments
The Quick Lowdown:
Taste: A homemade seasoning salt recipe that is perfect for amping up the finishing taste of dishes like fries, kale chips, and onion rings.
Speed: In less than 5 minutes you can make your own seasoning salt from spices in your kitchen.
Difficulty: Beginner level recipe. Perfect for those who want to start making their own spice mixes.
Return for effort: Super easy and quick AND it is budget friendly? Yes, please!
Why We Like This Recipe
We love this gluten free seasoning salt recipe because it is an easy way to add flavour to any dish. When we used to be able to eat out the seasoning salt on A&W Onion Rings was one of the things we all loved. We make our own at home now and use this homemade seasoning salt recipe on them.We now use this salty flavour infusion on kale chips, fries, popcorn, and other homemade snacks. It also makes a great addition to most dishes that calls for salt.
Seasoning Salt Ingredients
- Fine Sea Salt
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Paprika
- Chili powder
- Pepper
- Cayenne Pepper
See recipe card for quantities.
The Ingredient Low Down
Fine Sea Salt
The really fine ground sea salt is the best kind of salt for this recipe. In order to get a good distribution of salt within the spice mix avoid coarse salt. It will overpower the flavour of this homemade seasoning salt recipe.
Table salt, kosher, or another fine salt can be used instead of sea salt, if that is what you prefer. You can also replace it with a no-salt alternative, homemade seasoning salt if it is safe for you.
Low Salt Alternative
Reduce the salt to ⅓ and add ⅛ teaspoon turmeric, dried marjoram, and thyme. Grind the herbs really fine and add to the mix to help add flavour without the extra sodium in this gluten free seasoning salt.
Garlic Powder & Onion Powder
Garlic powder and onion powder are just dehydrated granules of garlic and onion. If you have a good food dehydrator you can make your own. Slice up garlic or onion into thin slices and dry them out. Once totally dried, grind them in a spice grinder into a powder.
Use regular garlic powder and onion powder rather than garlic salt or onion salt. The salted version already has salt added to them and they will make this seasoning salt way too salty.
Pepper
Freshly ground pepper is the best kind to use as it packs a bit more taste, but flaked pepper can be used instead.
Pink Peppercorns
The pink peppercorns are NOT pepper. They are also not usually recommended for those with cashew allergies. Part of the same family of foods we recommend avoiding pink peppercorns until you discuss them with your doctor and medical team.
Paprika
The paprika used can be regular (mild), smoked, sweet, or spicy. We love to use smoked paprika in this recipe. You can use whichever paprika suits your taste. It is a great way to personalise and tailor the spice mix to what you love. Paprika is just peppers that have been dehydrated and ground.
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne pepper can be too hot for some with acid reflux or kids. It can be omitted or replaced with a different mild pepper spice, like mild paprika.
Spices and Food Allergies
Many spice brands have "may contain" warnings on their packages. There may be a risk for spices being manufactured on shared lines with common food allergens. Especially when you have an allergy to mustard, like we do.
Do not assume that no warning means the spice is free from cross contact. The only way to verify this is to contact the manufacturer for shared lines and facilities.
One reason we love making our own blends is they don't have any wheat, soy, or other allergen fillers. This means we can still enjoy easy spice mixes and flavourful meals.
How to Make Seasoning Salt
This gluten free seasoning salt recipe is super easy! There are only 2 steps. Use the mixed seasoning salt to flavour up a dish instead of regular salt or as a finishing salt on snacks and meals.
Step 1
Add all the spices to a small bowl and mix with a spoon or a small whisk.
Step 2
Place a funnel in a spice jar with a well fitting lid. Pour the contents of the small bowl into the funnel and spice jar for storage, if not immediately being used.
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Substitutions, Variations, & Adaptations
- Spicy - for a full of heat seasoning salt add more cayenne pepper, switch the paprika to spicy paprika, and ground red pepper flakes.
- Citrus - For a fresh and bright seasoning salt add dried lemon zest, dried oregano, and parsley to the mix, omit the chilli and paprika.
- No Salt - Swap out the salt for a no-salt potassium salt alternative, if it is safe for you.
Storage
The key to storing the gluten free seasoning salt is to put it in a glass jar that has a tight fitting or well sealing lid. Glass is preferred to plastic due to plastic being porous and the spices can dull. The flavours from the spices will dissipate the longer they are exposed to the air.
Store the spice jar in a cabinet out of direct light. This helps to keep as much flavour as possible in the spice mix. We do not recommend freezing or refrigerating the spices.
This homemade seasoning salt recipe will keep for up to 6 months if stored properly. After this time the seasoning salt will start to go stale and bland.
Equipment
This recipe is so easy. All you need is a few pieces of equipment.
- Small bowl - to mix all the spices in.
- Measuring spoons - to measure out the proper amount of spices.
- Whisk or spoon - to stir the spices really well.
- Small glass jar - to store the spice in for up to 6 months. It should have a well fitting lid to help keep the spices fresh.
- Funnel - for pouring the spices in a jar without making a mess.
Top Tip
Make this gluten free seasoning salt in a doubled batch to use over the next few months. It stores well and can be added to any dish or used as a meat rub. Put it on the meat all over, pat it in as you do. Let the meat rest for 15-30 mins before grilling.
What To Serve With
Homemade seasoning salt is excellent sprinkled on fries, onion rings, and popcorn. It can be added to any dish to replace the salt and add in extra flavour. Our air fryer kale chips , mashed potatoes, mashed acorn squash, and thyme roasted carrots are our favourite recipes to use this seasoning salt on. We also use it to add a bit of flavour to our herbes de provence roasted potatoes.
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📖 Recipe
Equipment
- Small bowl
- measuring spoons
- Spoon or Whisk
- Glass Spice Jar with a well fitting lid
- Funnel
Ingredients
- ¼ Cups Sea Salt, fine
- 1 ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Chili Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper fresh ground
- ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.¼ Cups Sea Salt, fine, 1 ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 ½ teaspoon Onion Powder, 1 teaspoon Paprika, ½ teaspoon Chili Powder, ¼ teaspoon Pepper, ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- Transfer to a glass jar with a sealing lid using a funnel for storing.
Notes
Allergy Note 1
Always check that each ingredient is safe for you. Reading all the ingredients and labelling as well as checking with the manufacturer should always be done before buying any product. Each person's allergies are different and only you and your medical team can determine what is best for you. Checking with the manufacturer is best practice to see if shared lines, or facilities are used when making any of the suggested products. Just because a product is right for us does not mean it is safe for anyone else. You must do your own research on each product.
Allergy Note 2
If making this recipe for anyone with an allergy always check with them for suitable products and ingredients. Each person knows their allergies best and can advise on what is safe for them to eat. Keep in mind that if making for another person they may not be able to eat it with shared prep surfaces, cooking equipment, and kitchens or other safety reasons.
Allergy Note 3
This is not medical advice. Always discuss your allergies, nutrition, and suitable products and recipes with your medical team before using.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
"The Allergen Free Kitchen" is not a registered dietician or nutritionist, does not replace a registered dietician or nutritionist and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend you consult with your medical team to find a registered dietician or nutritionist and for you to calculate the nutritional information. Calories and nutritional values can vary vastly depending on which brands were used and any substitutions used.
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on allergen free food, that previously touched allergens
- Wash hands really well after touching allergens
- Don't store glass jars in the freezer
- Always check labels for allergens in the ingredients and "may contain" statements
- Contact spice manufacturers to inquire about cross contact and shared lines in spice processing
Allergy Resources
If you are struggling with allergies or which foods are safe for you we encourage you to contact your medical team to help determine what is best for you.
For additional resources please check out the following allergy education and advocacy pages:
In the United States:
- Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT) - Home Page
- Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) - Home Page
- U.S Food & Drug Administration (FDA) - Food Allergies - Home Page
- Recalls, Reporting and Alerts on Food - in The United States of America
- Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA - Recalls
- US Food & Drug Administration, FDA - Recalls
- Celiac Disease Foundation - Home Page
- National Celiac Association (NCA) - Home Page
- Beyond Celiac - Home Page
- Celiac.com - Home Page
In Canada
- Food Allergy Canada - Home Page
- Celiac Canada - Home Page
- The Government of Canada - Health Site- Food Allergies
- The Government of Canada - Food Allergen Labelling, the List of Ingredients and Allergens on Food Labels, and Allergens and Gluten Sources Labelling
Recalls, Reporting and Alerts on Food - in Canada
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