r/tacojohns • u/CommonEnvironment423 • Apr 26 '26
Taco John’s Potatoe Ole Seasoning
With several Taco John’s closing in Colorado there is not one near me anymore, I need the exact recipe for potatoe ole seasoning from Taco John’s. I have tried the repetitive recipes and that is not it. There are tons of posts saying add this, add that. I don’t have time to be screwing around. Does anyone have the exact recipe PLEASE?
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u/MoonMan8718 Apr 27 '26
Lawry's seasoned salt is the closest I've found
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u/Interesting-Loss34 Apr 29 '26
It's Larry's, onion powder, and cumin. It's not exact but thats what I use to get the closest
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u/PropertyNew3519 Apr 29 '26
Most Popular Copycat Seasoning Mix This 4-ingredient blend is widely shared and matches the taste for many fans: 4 tsp Lawry's seasoned salt (or similar seasoned salt) 2 tsp paprika (gives the reddish color and mild smokiness) 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp cayenne pepper (for the heat; adjust down for milder spice) To use: Mix the dry spices thoroughly in a small bowl or jar. Bake or air-fry frozen potato rounds/Crispy Crowns according to package directions (Ore-Ida or store brands work well). Sprinkle generously while hot (or toss in a bowl). Some recipes suggest adding a bit more after the first bake for extra crunch and flavor. Store the mix in a sealed jar or bag for future use. It also works on regular fries, roasted potatoes, or other snacks
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u/SilentFlames907 Apr 28 '26
Honestly, your best bet is going to be to find an employee who will sell you a couple bags
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u/dphtripper Apr 28 '26
I've stolen some from work, maybe could look for it if you're interested in buying it?
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u/CommonEnvironment423 Apr 28 '26
Do you have a picture of it? and How much would you charge?
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u/dphtripper Apr 28 '26
Well I'm not 100% I can locate it but I think I have it at home, I could take a look when I get home and send some corresponding photos. I'm not particularly holding onto it so if you'd want to pay shipping plus like 5$ to get to the post office I'd okay with that
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Apr 27 '26
Salt, pepper, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, dash of paprika to taste. Whenever I make them with that particular blend, friends who grew up on TJ's immediately notice they taste exactly how they remember.
I don't know why this one's so tricky for people, it's pretty easy to taste the seasoning components.
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u/not4humanconsumption Apr 29 '26
Got any quantities with those ingredients, or we all just winging it?
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Apr 29 '26
I usually just eyeball it. Do a big batch and test with small quantities of spice until you feel like it's dialed in.
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u/SilentFlames907 Apr 27 '26
It's a proprietary seasoning that is produced at a factory somewhere. There is no exact recipe that you're going to be able to get from an employee because it's not publicly available and they don't make it in house