Ingredients:

  • 6 tbsp fine sea salt (100g)
  • 3 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika (21g)
  • 2 tbsp granulated garlic powder (18g)
  • 1 tbsp onion powder (9g)
  • 1 tsp dried basil (0.5g)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin (2g)
  • 1 tsp celery salt (4g)
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar (4g)
  • 1 tsp finely ground black pepper (2g)
  • 0.5 tsp citric acid (1g)

Instructions:

  1. Place a fine-mesh sieve over a mixing bowl and sift the salt, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder to remove any clumps for a uniform texture.
  2. Add the dried basil, ground cumin, celery salt, sugar, and black pepper to the bowl.
  3. Whisk all ingredients together until the mixture reaches a consistent, vibrant terracotta orange color.
  4. Optional: Pulse the mixture in a spice grinder for 3 seconds to achieve a fine 'dust' consistency that adheres better to hot fries.
  5. Transfer the seasoning to an airtight glass jar using a funnel and store in a cool, dry place.