Moon Dust on French Fries

While we didn’t celebrate the anniversary of the first landing on the moon, July 20th’s anniversary reminded me of my MIL’s recipe for Moon Dust.

I have no idea why this particular blend of spices has been given the name Moon Dust, but I know that it tastes so good it is plausible for it to have such a name that describes a memorable event. 

We like our Moon Dust on grilled sweet potato fries – but I imagine it would be excellent as a steak rub. 

I make this recipe in bulk and keep it handy to create a quick side for our meal.

Moon Dust Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup Celtic sea salt
• 1 tsp lemon pepper
• 2 tsp thyme
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp basil
• 2 tbsp rosemary
• 1 tsp curry
• 1 tbsp Cajun spice

Directions

Toss potatoes in spices and about 2 tablespoons of olive oil (depending on how many potatoes you julienne) and shake violently in a sealed Ziploc or bowl. 

Cook at 400 degrees for 45-60 minutes on a cookie sheet,  or about 20 minutes on the grill.

For a similar Grill Basket, here is one I found on Amazon.

Enjoy!