Name: Whataburger Seasoning
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 tsp white pepper; 2 tsp ground black pepper; 2 tsp dried parsley; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp salt; 1 tbsp accent seasoning; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp cayenne pepper; 1 tbsp onion powder

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This copycat version of whataburger seasoning is the perfect addition to all of your favorite cheeseburgers, patty melt recipes and more. Combine the spices in under 5 minutes to make this special seasoning and enjoy all of the different flavors you’ll be adding to your burgers. If you’re a homemade spice fanatic like me, you’ll also want to try this Voodoo Seasoning recipe and this KFC Spice Blend.

Homemade copycat version of whataburger seasoning recipe

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How To Make Whataburger Seasoning

In a bowl, whisk together the white pepper, ground black pepper, dried parsley, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, accent seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper and onion powder.
Transfer to a mason jar and store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.

Ingredients needed to make whataburger seasoning

Cooking Ideas

Burgers – Especially made on the grill.
Patty Melts – Easy to make, even in the air fryer.
Fried Fish Recipes – Add this special seasoning to the batter before deep frying fish for a burst of flavor.
Shrimp – Makes shrimp taste delicious especially fried shrimp.

Recipe Notes

Make sure to store in an air tight container to preserve the freshness of your whataburger seasoning. Mason jars work really well.
Dark brown sugar was used for this recipe.
Use less cayenne pepper to reduce the spiciness.

Whataburger Seasoning

Make this copycat whataburger seasoning right at home. Season all of your favorite burgers, fish, shrimp and much more.

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Cuisine: American

Keyword: whataburger seasoning, special seasoning, burger seasoning, copycat whataburger seasoning recipe

Prep Time: 5

Servings: oz

Calories: 19kcal

Equipment

1 mason jar for storing

Ingredients

2 tsp white pepper
2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp dried parsley
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp accent seasoning
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp onion powder

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together the white pepper, ground black pepper, dried parsley, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, accent seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper and onion powder.
Transfer to a mason jar and store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.

Notes

Make sure to store in an air tight container to preserve the freshness of your whataburger seasoning. Mason jars work really well.
Dark brown sugar was used for this recipe.
Use less cayenne pepper to reduce the spiciness.

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