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Peri Peri Seasoning

Published: Jul 12, 2022 · Last Updated: Jul 11, 2022 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Homemade peri-peri seasoning is an easy and delicious spice blend to make. It can be used in so many ways including chicken, fish, vegetables, or even stirred into tomato sauce.

Swirling peri peri seasoning to mix

I love homemade spice blends. And this peri-peri blend is one of my favorites to make, because it's hard to find peri-peri seasoning in many stores.

One of the other best things about homemade seasoning is to customize spice blends to your own taste preferences! Want a bit of sweetness? Add sugar. Want it spicier? Add more cayenne pepper. Love oregano? Add more!

What is peri-peri?

Peri-peri (also called piri-piri) spice is a complex spice that can bring spicy, savory, and sweet elements. It is characterized by the addition of peri-peri peppers (also called African bird's eye chilis). However, these can be very difficult to find in many locations, so a common swap is to use cayenne pepper in the homemade spice blend.

It can found in a spice blend, like this, or as a bottled condiment. Trader Joe's and Nando's both make jarred versions of peri-peri sauce. Check out my blog post comparing the two.

bottles of nandos and trader joes peri peri sauces

Ingredients:

For this recipe, you'll be using a lot of spices, most of which you probably already have in your pantry or spice drawer!

  • Paprika
  • Smoked paprika
  • Cayenne pepper (or ground birds eye chili or ground pequin pepper)
  • Oregano
  • Garlic powder
  • Ground ginger powder
  • Onion powder
  • Ground cardamom
  • Ground coriander
  • Sugar (optional)
  • Salt (optional)

How to use the peri-peri seasoning:

There are so many ways to use this spice blend!

The peri-peri seasoning is delicious and adds so much flavor to meat when used as a dry rub. I love it on chicken thighs, chicken breast, salmon, cod, and even steak.

I also love using the homemade peri-peri blend when roasting vegetables, especially hearty ones like carrots, zucchini, and potatoes.

Peri-peri can give a unique kick to tomato sauce, chilis, or stews.

And one of my absolutely favorite ways to use this spice mix is a seasoning for peri-peri french fries. The slightly spicy seasoning just adds that perfect kick to ordinary fries!

Peri-peri french fries on a plate.

How long does the seasoning keep:

Store the homemade peri-peri seasoning in an airtight container. The seasoning should last for 6 months and still retain all its flavor.

Recipe tips and customizations:

  • For a spicier seasoning, simply increase the amount of the cayenne pepper.
  • To add sweetness to your peri-peri spice, add a little bit of granulated sugar. I like mine sugar-free, but a bit of sweetness can add even more depth.
  • I usually leave salt out of my spice blend so that I can add my preferred amount of salt directly to my food, but you can add salt to your peri-peri seasoning if you prefer.

How to make:

First, add all the spices into a mixing bowl. I did mine on a plate, just so you can visually see all the spices, but a bowl works best for mixing together!

Peri peri seasoning ingredients

Mix the spices together.

Swirling peri peri seasoning to mix

And keep mixing until all blended together.

Peri peri seasoning on a plate

Store the peri-peri spice mix in an airtight container or airtight jar. Use seasoning whenever needed!

peri peri seasoning in a jar

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Swirling peri peri seasoning to mix

Peri Peri Seasoning

Recipe by Aimee
Homemade peri-peri seasoning is an easy and delicious spice blend to make. It can be used in so many ways including chicken, fish, vegetables, or even stirred into tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Calories 129 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons paprika
  • 2 Tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • salt optional
  • granulated white sugar optional

Instructions
 

  • To a medium bowl, add all of your spices.
  • Stir together until completely combined.
  • Add to an airtight container or jar and store until ready to use.

Notes

  • For a spicier seasoning, simply increase the amount of the cayenne pepper.
  • To add sweetness to your peri-peri spice, add a little bit of granulated sugar. I suggest 1-2 teaspoons.
  • I usually leave salt out of my spice blend so that I can add my preferred amount of salt directly to my food, but you can add salt to your peri-peri seasoning if you prefer. I suggest 1 teaspoon.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 21mgPotassium: 536mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2485IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 5mg

Nutrition values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.

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