Copycat Popeye's Seasoning Salt Recipe

If you're making my copycat Popeye's Chicken you'll want to have this on hand to season it with! But don't stop there - this blend is good on EVERYTHING!

❤️ Why you'll love it

• Saves you money
• Quick and easy to make
• Makes meats, poultry, vegetables, and other side dishes taste amazing!

Seasoning salt is one of the secrets to really good food! The combination of spicy, smoky, and salty in this blend really brings your food to life.

If you like Popeye's chicken you'll love this copycat of their seasoning salt.

🧾 Ingredients

• Be sure to use kosher salt and coarse ground pepper or the flavor balance will be off. This is important!
• You can substitute cayenne for chipotle if you wish.

🔪 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the green recipe card below. Click on the image to see it full size.

Literally nothing could be easier than this simple Popeye's seasoning salt!

1. Measure all ingredients into a bowl.
2. Stir to blend completely.
3. Taste a little on a spoon to check that it's to your liking.
4. Spoon into a clean, dry, 4-ounce jar with a lid.

🥫 Storage

Store the seasoned salt in a tightly covered jar in the pantry. It will last just about forever. Shake before using.

💭 Tips

Expert Tip: This doesn't go bad so don't be afraid to make it in a larger quantity.

• If you'd like it spicier you can add more chipotle or a ¼ teaspoon of cayenne.
• Mix a teaspoon or so to ¼ cup softened butter as a delicious spread for bread.
• If you live in a humid climate prevent caking by adding 3 dried beans (big ones like pinto, kidney, etc) to the jar. When you shake the seasoned salt up they will break up the clumps and the salt will blend better.
• For seasoning meat before cooking use about 1 teaspoon per pound of meat.
• This is a good recipe to experiment with different kinds of salt - check out this post to learn more.

👩‍🍳 FAQs

Here are the questions I am most frequently asked about this recipe.

📚 Related recipes

Here are some of my favorite recipe to add this smoky seasoned salt to -

• Ground Beef and Potato Skillet is delicious as is but this seasoning salt adds a spicy smoky flavor.
• Southern Smothered Chicken: One Pan Recipe gets a punch of flavor from this blend.
• BBQ Macaroni Salad is even better with a sprinkle of this seasoning mix on the top just before serving.
• Popeye's seasoning blend is just as good on this crispy baked chicken as it is on their chicken tenders!

📖 Recipe

Popeye's Chicken Seasoning Salt Recipe

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This smoky, spicy blend is pretty close to Popeye's seasoning salt recipe! Gives meats, veggies, and other savory foods a mouthwatering kick! And of course, it's amazing on chicken of all kinds!

Course Condiments and Spices

Cuisine American - Southern

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings:30 (half teaspoons)

Calories:3

Author:Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

• ▢ 3 teaspoons Garlic powder
• ▢ 3 teaspoons Onion powder
• ▢ 3 teaspoons Sage, dried
• ▢ 3 teaspoons Black pepper, ground
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• ▢ 1.5 teaspoon Paprika
• ▢ ⅓ cup Kosher salt
• ▢ 1 teaspoon chipotle

Instructions

• Measure all of the ingredients into a bowl.
• Mix with a whisk or a spoon until well blended.
• Spoon into a 4 ounce jelly jar or other container with a tight fitting lid.
• Use about 1 teaspoon per pound of meat or as desired.

Notes

Expert Tip: This doesn't go bad so don't be afraid to make it in a larger quantity.

• If you'd like it spicier you can add more chipotle or a ¼ teaspoon of cayenne.
• Mix a teaspoon or so to ¼ cup softened butter as a delicious spread for bread.
• If you live in a humid climate prevent caking by adding 3 dried beans (big ones like pinto, kidney, etc) to the jar. When you shake the seasoned salt up they will break up the clumps and the salt will blend better.
• For seasoning meat before cooking use about 1 teaspoon per pound of meat.
• Add to cold dishes just before serving for best flavor.

 

You'll find more helpful tips and variations in the body of the post.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1258mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.