Copycat Taco John's Potato Olé Seasoning
Description
Make copycat Taco John's Potato Olé seasoning at home in 5 minutes with 9 pantry spices. This savory, slightly sweet Tex-Mex blend turns tater tots, fries, popcorn, and roasted potatoes into a drive-thru favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fine sea salt, or popcorn salt
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
Instructions
- Add the salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, sugar, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne (if using) to a small bowl.
- Whisk until evenly combined and no clumps remain.
- For the most authentic texture, pulse the blend in a spice grinder for 5 to 10 seconds until very fine.
- Transfer to an airtight jar or shaker bottle.
- To use, sprinkle about 1 teaspoon over every 2 cups of hot, freshly cooked tater tots or fries and toss to coat.
Equipment
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Measuring spoons
- Spice grinder or mini food processor
- Airtight jar or shaker bottle
Notes
- For copycat Potato Olés: Air fry frozen round tater tots at 400°F for 10 to 15 minutes, shaking halfway, then season while hot.
- Help it stick: Lightly mist cooked potatoes with cooking spray before seasoning.
- Make it spicy: Double the chili powder and increase cayenne to 1/4 teaspoon.
- Lower sodium: Reduce salt to 1 tablespoon and add 1 extra teaspoon onion powder.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
- This is a homemade copycat inspired by the restaurant flavor, not Taco John's official recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 6kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 875mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 168IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.2mg