Tired of using the same old boring store-bought pizza seasoning? This homemade pizza seasoning recipe is easy to make, and you are in total control of the herbs and spices that you use. Whether you want to spice up your pizza dough or add flavor to your roasted vegetables, this is the seasoning to do it. So don’t settle for bland old store-bought seasoning; make your own and have a delicious homemade blend; it’s SO much better!

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If you love eating pizza, chances are you’ve sprinkled Italian seasoning mix on your pizza dough when following a Neapolitan pizza recipe or a marinara pizza.

We’ve taken traditional Italian herbs and added to the mix to create the perfect seasoning for pizza!

Why you’ll love this homemade pizza seasoning recipe

More cost-effective than store-bought, you can customize the herbs and spices to suit your palette.
You’ve probably got all the ingredients in your pantry.
Make more than you need, so you always have pizza seasoning on hand.
Perfect for elevating your pizza night.
All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian and vegan.

Ingredients you’ll need

You’ll need these pizza seasoning ingredients; oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, thyme, fennel, paprika, and coarse black pepper.

Ingredients needed, dried oregano, dried basil, minced garlic powder, onion powder, dried rosemary, dried thyme, dried fennel seeds, smoked paprika, and black pepper.

We’ve tweaked this recipe, so it’s the perfect herb and spice mix for pizzas; it takes them up a notch and makes them magnificent!

How to make homemade pizza seasoning with step-by-step instructions

If you follow our instructions, quick and easy pizza seasoning is so simple.

A complete printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.

All ingredients added to a small mixing bowl. — Add all the dried ingredients to a small mixing bowl.

Ingredients mixed together. — Mix to combine the herbs and spices.

Add dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, onion powder (or dried onion flakes), rosemary, thyme, fennel, smoked paprika, and black pepper, and stir to combine.

Use immediately or store in an airtight container.

Recipe notes and expert tips

Spice it up
Add crushed red pepper flakes to the pizza spice blend if you want a spicy homemade pizza seasoning.
Expiration dates
Use dried herbs and spices with long expiration dates, as your seasoning will last longer.

Sprinkling pizza seasoning over pizza dough.

How to store pizza seasoning blend

Store your homemade pizza seasoning in an airtight container or jar, preferably somewhere dark, like a pantry or cupboard.

Do you season pizza before cooking??

Yes, you do.

By adding it to your uncooked pizza, the flavors combine when the vegetables cook and the cheese melts, giving the most beautiful taste.

What to use pizza seasoning on?

Naturally, our pizza seasoning recipe is suitable for all pizzas and homemade pizza dough and gives the crust extra flavor.

It’s also great on pizza rolls and sprinkled over garlic bread.

Add the pizza seasoning to extra virgin olive oil and dip a chunk of crusty bread.

But don’t stop there; sprinkle it over roasted vegetables and French fries, add it to salads and why not try a little pizza seasoning over popcorn?

Pizza seasoning blend in a mixing bowl with a wooden spoon in it.

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Print Pin Recipe

5 from 41 votes

Homemade Pizza Seasoning

Our homemade pizza seasoning is a wonderful blend of classic Italian spices and a little touch of heat. The spices work together to create a savory seasoning bursting with flavor, that will take your pizza to the next level. Batch make it and store the seasoning in an airtight container or jar for several months so you can enjoy the taste of homemade pizza whenever you want.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Servings tbsp

Calories11

Course: Lunch, Pizza

Cuisine: Italian

Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste

Utensils

Mixing bowl

Ingredients

For the pizza seasoning

3 tbsp Dried oregano
2 tbsp Dried basil
1 tbsp Garlic powder
1 tbsp Onion powder
1 tbsp Dried rosemary
1 tbsp Dried Thyme
1 tbsp Fennel
1 tbsp Paprika
1 tbsp Coarse black pepper

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

Add oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, thyme, fennel, paprika, and black pepper, to a mixing bowl, and mix to combine.
3 tbsp Dried oregano, 2 tbsp Dried basil, 1 tbsp Garlic powder, 1 tbsp Onion powder, 1 tbsp Dried rosemary, 1 tbsp Dried Thyme, 1 tbsp Fennel, 1 tbsp Paprika, 1 tbsp Coarse black pepper
You will have excess, so store it in an airtight container to use again.

Notes

Spice it up
Add crushed red pepper flakes to the pizza spice blend if you want a spicy homemade pizza seasoning.
Expiration dates
Use dried herbs and spices with long expiration dates, as your seasoning will last longer.

Nutrition

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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