Homemade BBQ Seasoning Recipe
This homemade BBQ seasoning is the easiest way to add big, smokey, and slightly sweet BBQ flavor to chicken, pork, and more! Made with simple pantry seasonings, this BBQ seasoning takes just a few minutes to mix together and is perfect for grilling, baking, or air frying.
Servings 12
Equipment
- spice jars
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- ½ tablespoon onion powder
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl.
- Stir until well blended with no clumps.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Notes
How to Use BBQ Seasoning:
- This seasoning is versatile, so you can use it on chicken, pork, ribs, or vegetables.
- For chicken or pork, lightly coat the meat with cooking oil first, then generously sprinkle the BBQ seasoning over all sides. Rub it in so the seasoning sticks to the meat.
- Let the meat sit for about 10 to 15 minutes before cooking. This gives the seasoning a chance to absorb into the surface of the meat.
- This homemade BBQ seasoning is perfect for these air fryer BBQ chicken drumsticks when you want an easy dinner with flavorful chicken.
- For another family favorite, use it on these BBQ baked chicken thighs. Chicken thighs pair perfectly with a sweet and smokey seasoning.
- Store BBQ seasoning in an airtight jar or container and store it in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
- Taste before using the seasoning and adjust to your liking.
- I recommend using smoked paprika. Regular paprika is fine, but smoked paprika gives this seasoning that delicious smoky BBQ flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 674IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.4mg
