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cowboy butter recipe

Easy Cowboy Butter Seasoning Mix

This DIY Cowboy Butter Seasoning Mix is the ultimate pantry hack for steak lovers. A bold, zesty, and slightly spicy blend of garlic, smoked paprika, lemon pepper, and herbs, it captures the viral "Cowboy Butter" flavor in a convenient dry format. Perfect for a quick compound butter, a dry rub for grilling, or a flavor boost for air fryer veggies. Skip the store-bought jars and make this budget-friendly copycat version in under 5 minutes!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 12

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Garlic Powder Granulated is best
  • 1 tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Dried Parsley
  • 1 tbsp Dried Chives
  • 2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Crushed
  • 1 tsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning This adds the "tang"
  • 1 tsp Dry Mustard Powder
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Optional, or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper For a little kick

Instructions

  • Combine: In a small mixing bowl or a 4oz mason jar, add all the dry spices.
  • Mix: Stir or shake vigorously until the herbs and heavier spices are evenly distributed.
  • Label: Mark the jar with the date.
  • To Serve: To make the actual "Cowboy Butter" sauce, whisk 2 tablespoons of this dry mix into 1 stick (1/2 cup) of melted salted butter. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if desired.