Copycat Wingstop Fry Seasoning Recipe
Description
Nail Wingstop's signature sweet-smoky fry seasoning at home with this easy 5-minute copycat recipe using just 7 pantry spices. Perfect on fries, popcorn, wings, roasted veggies, and anything that could use a flavor upgrade!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon paprika, smoked preferred
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine: Add all 7 ingredients to a small mixing bowl.
- Whisk: Stir thoroughly for 30–45 seconds with a small whisk or fork until the brown sugar is fully broken up and the color is uniform.
- Apply: Sprinkle generously over hot, freshly cooked fries (or store for later).
- Store: Transfer any unused seasoning to an airtight spice jar. Keeps for up to 6 months in a cool, dark pantry.
Equipment
- Bowl
- Spoon
Notes
- For best flavor, use smoked paprika and apply to fries while they're still hot from the fryer.
- Double or triple the batch — it stores beautifully and you'll use it faster than you expect.
- For a spicier version, add ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper.
- For an MSG-accurate copy, add ⅛ teaspoon Accent seasoning (this gets closest to the real Wingstop flavor).
- This seasoning is naturally gluten-free when you use certified GF spices.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 10kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.04gFat: 0.02gSaturated Fat: 0.003gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.004gSodium: 74mgPotassium: 6mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 29IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.04mg