Nando’s style peri-peri spice mix
Homemade Nando’s Style Peri-Peri Spice Mix (Easy Fakeaway Recipe)
5 mins
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Makes 4 portions
NANDO’S STYLE PERI-PERI SPICE MIX
If you love Nando’s peri-peri chicken as much as I do, then this homemade peri-peri spice mix is going to be a game-changer! It’s quick to throw together, full of flavour, and a brilliant way to recreate that Nando’s taste at home.
I like to make this spice mix in batches and store it in jars, so whenever the craving hits, I’ve got it ready to go. It makes weeknight dinners so much easier!
Not only is this recipe cost-effective, but it’s also healthier than most shop-bought packet mixes. If you’re following Slimming World or just trying to cut down on unnecessary additives, making your own spice blends is the perfect solution.
👉 This recipe makes enough spice mix for around 4 family meals (serving 4 people each), or even more if you’re cooking for two.
Why You’ll Love This Peri-Peri Spice Mix
- 🌶️ Bursting with flavour – smoky, spicy, and perfectly balanced.
- 🥘 Versatile – use it for chicken, prawns, veggies, or even chips.
- 💰 Budget-friendly – much cheaper than buying packet mixes.
- 🕒 Meal-prep friendly – make once, store, and use whenever you need it.
How to Use Peri-Peri Spice Mix
- Chicken – rub onto chicken breast, thighs, or wings before grilling, air frying or roasting.
- Veggies – toss through roasted potatoes, cauliflower, or corn on the cob.
- Marinades – mix with a little olive oil and lemon juice for a quick peri-peri marinade.
- Fakeaway nights – recreate your own homemade Nando’s-style feast.
Storage Tips
- Store your spice mix in an airtight jar (I love reusing old jam jars!).
- Keep in a cool, dry cupboard.
- It will stay fresh for up to 6 months (though mine never lasts that long!).
Love Homemade Spice Mixes?
- If you enjoy making your own blends, try my other favourites too:
- Za’atar Spice Mix
- Homemade Fajita Spice Mix
- Homemade Pumpkin Spice Mix
If you want to know how I make my Nando’s style chicken fakeaway you can find the full recipe here!
Nando’s style peri-peri spice mix
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Description
A delicious peri-peri Nando’s style spice mix is so easy to make!
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Ingredients
- 4 tsp onion granules
- 4 tsp garlic powder/granules
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 4 tsp granulated sweetener
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 4 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp oregano
- 4 tsp crushed dried birds eye chillies
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Mix it all together! This amount will do 4 meals for 4 people, or 8 meals for 2 people!
Notes
This blend is spicy! If you prefer it less spicy then reduce the amount of birds’ eye chilli and cayenne pepper in the mix. You can find my Nando’s style chicken recipe and method here: Nandos style Peri Peri chicken
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
This spice mix is the closest I have found to creating homemade Nando’s!