A quick and easy roast potato seasoning to make your roasted potatoes the best you've ever made. It's plant-based, so it's suitable for dairy-free and vegan diets

roast potato seasoning in a bowl (before it's mixed together).

Roast Potato Seasoning for Perfect Roasted Potatoes

Name: Roast Potato Seasoning for Perfect Roasted Potatoes
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 7 tablespoons semolina (I use fine semolina); 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast (also called nooch); 1 tablespoon garlic powder (garlic granules); 1 tablespoon onion salt (or onion powder and add salt too); 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon chilli powder (more if you like); a generous pinch of black pepper (more if you like)

We all love roast potatoes and let's admit it, they are the star of the show in a Sunday roast at Sunday dinner or when served on other special occasions like Easter or Christmas.

They are usually seasoned with salt and maybe some rosemary if you're lucky, but let's elevate the humble roast potato.

Still crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, but use this tasty seasoning mix and it will bring out the best of any old spud.

Add this seasoning blend and your roast potatoes will still have the irresistible crunch and golden finish you expect, but they'll be finished with a punchy mix of umami, savoury flavours and a touch of salt, meaning every bite is moreish and unforgettable.

You'll soon be making a cosy weeknight roast, just so you can have more of these beautifully seasoned roast potatoes.

This roasted potato seasoning is a must in any kitchen!

Why this seasoning blend is so good

Let me persuade you to make a batch of this sublime spice mix for your next batch of roasties.

Quick - it's quick and easy to make
Simple ingredients - nothing hard to find
Vitamins - added Vitamic B12 from the nutritional yeast
Umami - A good savoury flavour
Crunchy - extra crunch from the semolina
Versatile - you can tweak the flavourings to suit your family
Long-life - keep it on your spice shelf for up to 4 months
Conversation starter - guest will wonder what the secret is to your droolworth roast potatoes

Make a batch and you will see what I mean!

What you need to make homemade roast potato seasoning

Here are the simple ingredients you need to make this must-have seasoning blend.

Semolina - I use fine semolina
Nutritional yeast - also called nooch
Garlic powder - or garlic granules
Onion salt - so no need for regular salt, this one has extra flavour too
Paprika - mild or smoked
Chilli powder - for a touch of warmth
Black pepper - to season

The full printable recipe card is at the bottom of this page, or use the jump to recipe button above.

Tweaks you can make

This recipe is so adaptable, you can tweak it every time.

Here are a few ideas.

Add dried oregano
White pepper instead of black pepper for more warmth
Hot chilli powder for more heat
Ground almonds for a different flavour
Lemon peel for extra flavour

I'm sure you have some ideas too. Try my recipe, then tweak it the next time you make it if you like.

10 tips for the best roasties when using seasoning

Use floury potatoes like Maris Piper, King Edward or Desiree (Russet potatoes in the US).
Heat your oven, then pop your roasting tin in the oven to heat while you par-boil the potatoes.
Cut your potatoes into even-sized pieces.
Parboil the potatoes in enough water to cover them, with a generous pinch of salt, for a few minutes.
Drain your potatoes in a colander, giving them a toss to fluff up the edges.
Leave them in the colander to air dry.
Add your olive oil to the hot pan to heat, then carefully spoon in your potatoes and toss them in the oil.
Turn them during cooking for an even crisp.
Towards the end of cooking, mix 2 tablespoons of the roast potato seasoning blend with a little olive oil and brush over your potatoes, then put them back in the oven to finish cooking.
Serve while hot and crispy!

What else can you use the seasoning mix for?

Once you've made a batch of this gorgeous spice blend, you will be wondering what else you can sprinkle it on, so here are a few ideas.

Sprinkle it generously over beer bread dough or other bread dough before it goes in the oven.
Mix it with olive oil and toss green beans in it before lightly roasting or cooking in the air fryer.
Season your sweet potatoes with it, either sweet potato wedges or sweet potato fries, before cooking.
Toss torn pieces of firm tofu in some vegan mayo in a bowl, then toss in this roast potato spice blend in another bowl before baking until crispy.

Storing the spice blend

I like to store my potato seasoning in a clean, dry jam jar with a tight-fitting lid, but any airtight container will do.

You can keep the seasoning for up to 4 months, but it will be used much sooner than that, especially if you use some of my tips.

Make a batch for yourself this week!

Shake Shake Shake

Just remember to give the mix a good shake before using it, as the ingredients will settle as it sits and you want a good mix of flavours on your potatoes.

Make sure that lid is on tight or it will go everywhere.

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How to make homemade roast potato seasoning

A step-by-step photo guide followed by a full printable recipe.

Step 1

In a large bowl add your semolina.
Then add nutritional yeast (nooch), garlic powder and onion salt.

Step 2

Now add the paprika and chilli powder.
Finally, add a generous amount of black pepper.

Step 3

Give the seasoning blend a really good mix until well combined.
Pour into your jam jar or another airtight container with a tight fitting lid.
Plan your next roast, such as a miso mushroom nut loaf or a butternut squash wellington and remember lashings of onion gravy!

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Condiments

British

Yield: 6

Author: Jacqueline Meldrum