Red Robin Copycat Seasoning
This seasoning is loaded with flavor, a hint of smoke, and just the right amount of spice. It’s perfect for adding extra zest to burgers, salads, fries, and more. It only takes 5 minutes to prepare.
Red Robin Copycat Seasoning
Ingredients
- ¼ cup salt
- 3 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon cayenne optional
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon celery seed
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Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and mix well
- Transfer to storage container. Pour into a jar or other lidded container. For extra convenience, place into a container with a shaker topper.
Notes
Everyone has that chain restaurant that they would secretly rather go to over the nicest place in town. For me, it’s Red Robin (or Outback, but just for the Caesar salad and drinks). I love it all. The burgers, the milkshakes, but especially… the fries.
I have it on good authority that this seasoning is sprinkled on everything that leaves the kitchen there. Except, I assume, the milkshakes.
Tips for Success
Use fresh spices for best flavor. If your paprika has been sitting around since last year, it’s time for a new jar
Mix thoroughly until the color is completely uniform – any streaks mean you’ve got uneven seasoning
You can customize this further to your tastes! Try adding herbs like oregano or thyme, or use smoked sea salt instead of regular.
You can also make it spicier by adding more cayenne pepper.
Don’t forget to label and date the jar: Labeling and dating the jar will help you keep track of when you made it. It will last for months but will lose flavor after a while. And a lot of homemade seasonings look similar!
Ingredients and Equipment
Paprika & Smoked Paprika: Generic is fine.
Celery Seed: Don’t substitute celery salt; it will be too salty.
Cayenne: Fresh cayenne makes a big difference.
Storage Container: A half-pint mason jar with a shaker lid works perfectly
Make It Your Own
- Adjust the heat by varying the cayenne – or omit it entirely
- For a lower-sodium version, reduce the salt by half (though it won’t be quite the same)
- Add dried herbs like thyme or oregano for an Italian-style blend
- Try chipotle powder instead of cayenne for a smokier heat
- Mix into softened butter for an amazing compound butter
Keep it handy – you’ll reach for it more often than you think.
By Katie Shaw
Katie lives in Virginia with her husband, three daughters, a chocolate lab, and over thirty chickens. She loves creating simple tutorials for sourdough, bread, and soap. Her recipes, articles, and YouTube videos reach millions of people per year.