How To Make The Perfect Seasoning For Scrambled Eggs

Today I will show you how to make the perfect seasoning for scrambled eggs. I’ve created a guide that will help you create your own mix using popular delicious ingredient pairings. But if you are looking for less work, I’ve also developed an easy recipe you can use at home and store for up to a year.

If you love these flavors, you should try incorporating them into your Breakfast Egg Muffins or this TikTok Egg Sandwich.

What Makes A Good Seasoning For Scrambled Eggs?

Today’s guide is very open to personal preference. But that’s exactly why I am making it. This article should help you narrow down seasonings that you like and encourage you to experiment with different flavor combinations and ratios.

Because at the end of the day, your palette is like nobody else’s. And only you can create a flavor profile that you absolutely fall in love with.

So, to start, what works as seasoning for eggs?

This can be anything that adds flavor. Traditionally, people tend to only add a little bit of salt and pepper.

But no rule says you cannot add MORE! Especially because, let’s face it scrambled eggs can get very boring very quickly.

Spices

So, I like to start with some spices. They are usually the easiest to add. I generally have most of them on hand at all times, and you can start with a little and increase the quantity from there.

If you are feeling very experimental, you can use premixed spice blends. Today, there are so many to choose from, you will never run out of options. It can be something as simple as a Cajun spice mix or more complex like a 7-Spice Chinese Spice blend.

Herbs

Then, you can also add some herbs. I prefer using fresh herbs because they have the best flavor. However, using dried herbs will ensure you, again, always have an option on hand. Plus, dried herbs have a more concentrated flavor so you don’t need to use as much of them.

Dried Fruits

Next, as an unexpected seasoning for eggs scrambled, you can use dried fruits. I once had scrambled eggs made with rehydrated peaches, rosemary, salt, and pepper. It was out of this world!

Condiments

And finally, and a bit of an obvious seasoning, you can use condiments like Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise.

Egg Seasoning That Work Well Together

There are a ton of really good spices for eggs. Obviously, salt and pepper would most likely be everybody’s first option.

You can also add some garlic powder, onion powder, nutmeg, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika (or regular), and chili powder. Each of these does have some substitutes, but ultimately they make the best flavor pairings.

For herbs, almost everything works. You can try basil, dill, fennel, parsley, cilantro, oregano, marjoram, rosemary, and thyme. You can also play around with herb mixes like these. 

All of the flavors mentioned above go incredibly well with eggs but also with each other. So, you can use this list to create your own or add to mine.

What You Will Need For Today’s Scrambled Egg Seasoning Recipe

For today’s seasoned scrambled egg recipe, I kept it simple at first. This leaves a ton of room for you to play around with flavors and add your own.

It’s always best to start simple. But don’t get me wrong, this is by no means a basic or underwhelming flavor profile. These basic seasonings will create some of the best, yet neutral, eggs you’ve ever had in your life!

First, you need salt and pepper. These are almost always included in my egg recipes, especially scrambled eggs. They add a ton of flavor, help balance others, and enhance specific profiles as well. Let’s say, for example, you added chutney. The salt will help enhance and elevate the fruitiness.

Next, you will need some onion powder and garlic powder. These are two of the most underrated seasonings ever! By adding a pinch of each, your eggs will be far more savory and delicious. And they could even help you tie different dishes on the plate together.

I also love adding a bit of chili powder to this seasoning for scrambled eggs, which you can substitute with cayenne pepper or something similar. Even a hot sauce will work and allows you to play around with different spicy undertones.

We will also be adding some paprika. Many people prefer using smoked paprika, but because I am adding chili powder, I won’t.

And finally, last but not least, another optional but recommended add-in, some dried parsley. This herb is easy to substitute with cilantro, basil, or oregano. All of these options work with the seasonings above, and which one you use is up to you.

Using Your Homemade Seasoning

The recipe below makes roughly 2 tablespoons of the scrambled egg spice mix.

You can use about a teaspoon for every 4-6 eggs you are making. The exact amount depends on your preference. And remember, you can always add more of one spice later, like salt.

To use this spice mix, you first need to cook your scrambled eggs separately. If you add spices before the eggs are cooked, it will force more moisture out of them, ultimately leaving your eggs dry.

How To Store A Homemade Seasoning

This seasoning for scrambled eggs mix can be stored inside an airtight container, jar, or bag. Just make sure that it isn’t exposed to any moisture, direct heat, or direct sunlight. 

These will all cause the bag to create condensation and make the spices wet.

You can store the spice mix inside a cool dry area (like a pantry) for up to a year. But, as I always recommend, use it as soon as you can to ensure you get the best and freshest flavor.