This Pizza Seasoning blend is my go-to secret weapon for making weeknight pizzas taste like they came from my favorite pizzeria! With a mix of dried herbs, aromatics, and a little heat, this spice mix is packed with flavor.
The oregano, basil, and thyme are the heart of the mix, but it's the extras like onion flakes, garlic powder, and ground fennel that give it real depth. That little bit of fennel is subtle but makes a big impact-it's the kind of thing that has people asking, "What's in that?!" in the best way.
Once you have a jar of this ready to go, you'll find yourself reaching for it all the time, not just on pizza. I love using this seasoning on garlic bread, in pasta sauce, stirred into meatballs, sprinkled over cheesy toast, or even roasted veggies. So handy, and so good!
Ingredient Notes
These notes are here to help make this recipe a success; they cover some but not all ingredients. For a complete ingredient list, check out the recipe card below.
Onion flakes: I love the little flecks in the seasoning that onion flakes gives you. But you can substitute with onion powder if you prefer. Just use half the amount.
Salt: This is a great all-purpose pizza seasoning. But if you prefer to salt your pizza separately, leave the salt out of the mix.
Ground fennel: This adds an authentic Italian edge to the pizza seasoning (think Italian sausage). You can find it in larger grocery stores or online. It is excellent in Italian and Indian dishes.
Red pepper flakes: Just a hint in the seasoning adds a subtle warmth and milk kick to this blend. But feel free to leave them out if you prefer.
How to Use Your Pizza Seasoning
These are just a few ways that we love using this seasoning blend. I know you'll find so many ways to enjoy it in your cooking.
- Sprinkle over homemade or store-bought pizza before or after baking.
- Mix it into pasta sauce for extra depth of flavor, like you would mixed Italian herbs.
- Add to garlic bread or cheesy toast before baking.
- Sprinkle it into your cheese toasties before cooking them. (I make pizza toasties for the kids - bread sandwiched together with tomato paste, pizza seasoning, and grated cheese. Toast in a toastie machine or the air fryer. They make great afterschool snacks!)
- Stir into marinades for chicken, beef, or pork.
- Mix with your breadcrumbs before crumbing chicken tenders.
- Season roasted vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, or tomatoes.
- Add to homemade salad dressings or vinaigrettes.
- Add to scrambled eggs, omelettes, or frittatas.
Recipe Adaptations
These are all just suggestions and things that have worked in our test kitchen, but it is your dinner, so adapt it to suit your family. That is the beauty of cooking; we can all create our own delicious meals.
- Make it milder: Skip the red pepper flakes for a no-heat version.
- Add more heat: Like it spicy? Add extra red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Go garlicky: Increase the garlic powder or add granulated garlic for extra garlicky goodness. (More garlic is never a bad thing, right?)
- Swap the herbs: Rosemary, Parsley, or Sage would be great additions.
- Make it smoky: Add a little smoked paprika for a smoky depth that works especially well on grilled pizzas.
FAQ'S
Pizza seasoning is typically a mix of dried herbs and spices like oregano, basil, thyme, garlic powder, onion flakes, salt, and sometimes a touch of red pepper flakes or fennel for added depth and warmth.
They're very similar, but not quite the same. Italian seasoning is usually just a mix of herbs, while pizza seasoning often includes extra flavors like garlic, onion, red pepper flakes, and fennel to give it that classic pizza-shop taste.
Stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place, it should keep its best flavor for up to 6 months. It won't go "bad" after that, but the flavors may fade over time. Check your dried herbs; that'll give you an idea of how long your mixture will last you.
Absolutely! Just leave out the salt and adjust the seasoning in your recipe as needed.
So much more than pizza! Try it on garlic bread, in pasta sauces, mixed into meatballs, sprinkled over roasted veggies, or stirred into soups for a herby flavor boost. (Check out our list above for ways to use this seasoning blend)
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Other seasoning blends you might enjoy
- Homemade Peri Peri Seasoning
- Moroccan Spice Blend
- Garlic and Herb Seasoning
- Dill Seasoning
- Spanish Seasoning Blend
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Homemade Pizza Seasoning
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 2 tablespoons dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon onion flakes
- ½ tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground fennel
- 1 teaspoon marjoram
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Mix everything together well and store in an airtight jar.4 tablespoons dried oregano2 tablespoons dried basil2 tablespoons dried thyme1 tablespoon onion flakes½ tablespoons garlic powder2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground fennel1 teaspoon marjoram ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition is per serving
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