Hanzade Turkish Fried Potato Seasoning - Fries & Chip Spice

One shake of this Turkish seasoning turns plain potatoes into restaurant-style fries. Hanzade blends sweet and hot paprika, garlic, thyme and black pepper into a savoury, lightly warming mix made specifically for potatoes - the same kind of all-purpose chip shaker you find in a Turkish home kitchen, where it goes on everything from hand-cut fries to oven wedges.

What is inside: sweet paprika and hot paprika (for colour and a gentle kick), garlic granules, thyme, black pepper, a little salt and a touch of sugar, carried on sunflower oil so it dusts evenly and clings to the potato instead of falling to the bottom of the bowl. That is the whole blend - no msg, no long list of fillers, just the spices you would reach for yourself if you had them all on the shelf.

How to use it: there is nothing to measure. Cut your potatoes, toss them in a bowl, and sprinkle the seasoning over the top before they go in the oven, air fryer or pan. Because the paprika and garlic are already balanced with the salt, you usually do not need to add anything else. It works on French fries, thick wedges, potato chips, hash browns, roast potatoes and even warm potato salad. Many people also shake it over fried eggs, grilled chicken and popcorn once they have a jar open.

The flavour leans savoury and aromatic rather than fiery - the sweet paprika does most of the talking, with the hot paprika and black pepper adding a low background heat that suits the whole family. Garlic and thyme give it that takeaway-shop, just-fried smell.

Hanzade produces this blend in Turkey. It comes in four sizes - a 100g jar to try, 250g and 500g for regular cooks, and a 1kg bag for big families, caterers and anyone who fries potatoes every week. Store it sealed in a cool, dry cupboard away from direct sunlight to keep the paprika bright and the aroma fresh.