Golden, crispy hot chips. Whether you're a dedicated vinegar adder or a purist who goes all in on chicken salt, there's no denying the joy of a well-seasoned fry. That addictive, umami-packed sprinkle that takes humble chips from good to can't stop, won't stop levels? You can make it at home, and it’s ridiculously easy. Bonus: No more mystery ingredients, just pure flavour.
This homemade chicken salt recipe, originally by @tastelessbaker, is perfectly balanced with savoury depth, a little tang, and that signature golden hue. Shake it over your next batch of hot chips, crispy roasted spuds or BBQ veg and prepare to never go back to store-bought salt again.
Ingredients
- 40g salt
- 12g garlic powder
- 12g chicken stock powder
- 7g sweet paprika
- ¾ tsp sumac
- ¾ tsp ground coriander seed
- ¾ tsp white pepper
- ¾ tsp onion powder
Method
- Mix all the spices together in a bowl until well combined.
- Taste and tweak if you need things a lil more salty (the test kitchen crew were split down the middle on that one, but were unanimous in agreeing it was DELICIOUS)
- Sprinkle generously over hot chips (or anything else your heart desires).
- Store the extra in a cute little jar so you're always ready to level up snack time.
Other Delicious Ways to Use Your Chicken Salt
- Roast Potatoes & Wedges – Shake it over crispy baked spuds for next-level flavour.
- Popcorn Perfection – Toss warm popcorn with a little melted butter and a sprinkle of chicken salt. Game changer.
- Eggs, Any Way – Scrambled, fried, or boiled, a pinch of this adds a savoury punch.
- Grilled Corn – Buttered corn + a dusting of chicken salt = elite snacking.
- Tofu or Chicken Tenders – Add to panko crumbs, coat in egg or dijon mustard & oven bake, fry or air-fry for maximum crisp and taste.
- Avocado Toast – Fancy it up with a little sumac-infused, salty goodness & don't forget that perfectly cooked boiled egg to pop on top (you can get the recipe for that from our eggcellent blog here)