Best Pizza Seasonings: 6 Blends for Sauce, Crust and Slices
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A good pizza seasoning does three jobs: it boosts a plain sauce, flavors the crust when brushed on with oil, and finishes a slice at the table. Most blends are built on oregano, basil, garlic and red pepper. The differences are salt, cheese and how much heat they bring. Here are the best pizza seasonings.
- King Arthur Pizza Seasoning – best pizza seasoning overall
- Frontier Co-op Pizza Seasoning – best organic pizza seasoning
- Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Herbal Pizza & Pasta Magic – best salt-free pizza seasoning
- The Spice Lab Pizza Dust – best for a spicy finish
- DeLallo 4-Spice Pizza Seasoning Shaker – best variety shaker
- Flavor God Pizza Seasoning – best all-purpose pizza blend
1. King Arthur Pizza Seasoning – best pizza seasoning overall
King Arthur’s blend of onion, garlic, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes and salt is a savory finishing seasoning with a mild kick. Sprinkle it on after baking, mix it into sauce, or stir it into olive oil for dipping crusts.
Key specs:
- Ingredients: onion, garlic, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt
- 3 oz jar
- Made in USA, Kosher
PROS:
- Balanced, savory flavor
- Works in sauce or as a topper
CONS:
- Contains salt
2. Frontier Co-op Pizza Seasoning – best organic pizza seasoning
Frontier’s organic blend features bell pepper, fennel seed and oregano, plus basil and garlic. The fennel gives it a classic Italian-sausage note.
Key specs:
- Organic herbs and spices
- 1.04 oz jar
PROS:
- Organic
- Fennel adds depth
- Cheap
CONS:
- Small jar
3. Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Herbal Pizza & Pasta Magic – best salt-free pizza seasoning
Chef Paul’s blend uses real Parmesan with Italian herbs and spices, and contains no salt or MSG. It’s useful if you watch sodium but want a cheesy, herby finish.
Key specs:
- Parmesan, Italian herbs and spices
- No salt, no MSG
PROS:
- Salt-free
- Cheesy flavor
- Versatile
CONS:
- Contains dairy
4. The Spice Lab Pizza Dust – best for a spicy finish
Spice Lab’s Pizza Dust blends Mediterranean sea salt, garlic, onion, chili flakes, parsley, tomato flakes and fennel. It’s bold and colorful, made to sprinkle on just before serving.
Key specs:
- Ingredients include sea salt, garlic, chili, tomato flakes, fennel
PROS:
- Bold flavor
- All natural
CONS:
- Spicy for some
5. DeLallo 4-Spice Pizza Seasoning Shaker – best variety shaker
One shaker with four compartments: crushed red pepper, roasted garlic and cheese, classic Italian herb, and zesty garlic and onion. Everyone at the table can season their own slice.
Key specs:
- 4 blends in one 3.2 oz shaker
PROS:
- Four flavors
- Great for families and parties
CONS:
- Smaller amount of each blend
6. Flavor God Pizza Seasoning – best all-purpose pizza blend
Flavor God’s pizza blend is kosher, gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan, and is marketed as much for chicken, vegetables and pasta as for pizza.
Key specs:
- Kosher, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan
PROS:
- Diet-friendly
- Very versatile
CONS:
- Pricier per ounce
How to Use Pizza Seasoning
- In sauce: Stir about 1 teaspoon per cup into canned or jarred sauce.
- On the crust: Mix with olive oil and brush onto the rim before baking.
- To finish: Sprinkle on hot slices. Delicate herbs burn in 900°F ovens, so add them after baking.
FAQ
What’s in pizza seasoning?
Usually oregano, basil, garlic, onion and red pepper flakes, often with fennel, thyme or Parmesan.
Is Italian seasoning the same as pizza seasoning?
They’re similar. Pizza seasoning usually adds garlic, onion and red pepper to Italian seasoning’s herbs.
Our Pick
King Arthur Pizza Seasoning is the best all-rounder. Chef Paul’s is the salt-free pick, and the DeLallo shaker suits the whole table.
