This delicious Homemade Pizza Seasoning recipe is the perfect way to up your pizza game! Great to add a little twist to pizza night, this easy homemade seasoning will be a hit with the whole family.
It adds a bit of a spicy kick of heat along with the classic Italian flavors you love. It’s quick and easy to toss together this seasoning blend and it can be used for even more than pizza too!
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💚 Why You'll Love This Recipe
Looking for a way to spice up your pizza night? When it comes to seasonings for pizza, this homemade spice blend is the ultimate way to instantly upgrade any pizza with natural flavor!
This is the perfect collection of seasonings to store and have around for whenever you need some extra flavor. You can even customize to your own liking and change up the spices or amounts so it tastes just how you like it.
If you love having homemade seasoning blends to use in your cooking, you should also check out this Homemade Ranch Seasoning!
🧂 Ingredients Needed
- oregano - pungent and herbal, oregano is a classic way to add flavor to pizza.
- basil - pairs well with the oregano and brings a subtle spicy aroma to your seasoning blend.
- onion flakes - gives your pizza spices a distinctly onion-y flavor.
- garlic powder - works well with the onion flavor and helps ties together the flavors.
- thyme - provides some earthy flavor and a slight lemony twist.
- fennel - with its subtle licorice-like flavor, fennel creates another layer of interesting flavor.
- paprika - adds some warm flavor and color.
- red pepper flakes - provide a little kick of spicy heat.
🔪 Instructions
- Add oregano, basil, onion flakes, garlic powder, thyme, fennel, paprika, and red pepper flakes to a bowl.
- Combine well.
- Transfer to a jar or other container and use as you please!
❔ FAQs
Oregano and basil are some of the most commonly used traditional Italian herbs to flavor pizza, but other choice often include red pepper flakes, garlic powder or garlic salt, black pepper, fennel seed, Parmesan cheese, onion flakes, or paprika.
This seasoning can be used in a variety of ways; mix it into your pizza sauce, sprinkle it over top of your pizza before or after cooking, or do all of the above!
It can also be used to season things like poultry or other meat to create an interesting and flavorful dish, or to sprinkle on top of popcorn or other snacks. Use it to flavor garlic bread, pasta sauce, or even mix it directly into a homemade pizza crust dough!
While they share some ingredients, Italian seasoning typically consists of just oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary and marjoram which don't appear in seasonings for pizza.
💭 Expert Tips and Tricks
- This recipe makes enough seasoning for two to three pizzas, but feel free to double or triple it if you use it often and want larger quantities.
- Dried herbs are the way to go for this recipe, as they'll add more distinct flavor and last longer in storage.
- Use your seasoning blend to flavor the pizza sauce, as a finishing touch on top of the cooked pizza, or even both if you want lots of yummy flavor!
- For the best homemade pizza, check out my Ultimate Guide On How To Make Homemade Pizza!
📌 You'll love using this best pizza seasoning blend in all your favorite pizza recipes. It can be used to transform any takeout pizza or homemade Italian recipes into gourmet meals!
💡 Substitutions and Variations
- If you're not a fan of spiciness, omit the red pepper flakes. On the other hand, if you like your pizza with a bit of extra kick, include even more of the pepper flakes.
- Some extra base flavor can be accomplished by adding ordinary sea salt and black pepper.
- Include ingredients like cayenne pepper for even more spicy flavor.
- Use smoked paprika for a deeper flavor with a slightly smoky touch.
🥫 Storage
Stored properly in some kind of airtight container, spice jar, or spice bottle, your pizza seasoning will last at least 5 months. It may last longer than that, but be sure to check for freshness before using.
Be sure to keep it in a cool and dry space to avoid clumping.
🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
Looking for some ideas for how to use this seasoning blend? Sprinkle it on top of Crock Pot Pizza or this Easy Pan Pizza to take them to the next level, or really up the flavor of a delicious Vegetarian Sausage Basil Pizza.
You can even use it to flavor a batch of these Air Fryer Frozen French Fries!
✔️ More Homemade Seasoning Recipes You'll Love
- Homemade Steak Seasoning - This is an excellent way to upgrade any steak dinner and easily add tons of flavor!
- Homemade Greek Seasoning - A great way to add quick and authentic Greek flavor to any recipe.
- Crab Shack Popcorn Seasoning - Snacking just got a promotion! Give any bag of popcorn a tasty seafood twist with this blend of spices.
- Homemade Chili Seasoning - Instantly add flavor to your favorite chili or a wide variety of other dishes.
- Homemade French Fry Seasoning - Take some simple seasonings and completely change the flavor of any batch of frozen french fries.
- DIY Curry Powder - You'll love this blend of tasty seasonings from Minimalist Baker!
Like to really spice up your pizza? Try using homemade pepper flakes from a chiltepin pepper. Find out all about these flavorful peppers, including how to grow your own and use them in recipes!
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Pizza Seasoning
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried fennel
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients into a small bowl and mix to combine.4 teaspoons dried oregano, 2 teaspoons dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried fennel, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Place in an airtight container such as a spice jar and store in a dry area.
Notes
- This seasoning will stay fresh for about 5 months. However, it often lasts more than 5 months in the right conditions, but check the freshness before proceeding just to be sure.
- Store in a dry area to prevent the seasoning mix from clumping together.
- To create a more mild pizza seasoning mix, omit the crushed red peppers.
- This recipe makes enough for 2-3 pizzas. You can easily double the recipe to make more if you use it often.
- This seasoning mix can be used either in the sauce or directly on the pizza or both.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
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Jess says
I love everything about this! Super easy and super delicious!
Min says
I add this to my pizzas, pastas, and even eggs! Delish!
dana says
This sounds great! I love seasoning our crust when we make pizza so I bet this will be awesome for that.
Anjali says
This seasoning blend was so flavorful and easy to make! I won't be going back to store bought again!
TAYLER ROSS says
We're having a homemade pizza night tonight, and I can't wait to use this seasoning on it!