Peri Peri Fries and Chicken at Home (Easy Pakistani Recipe)
Peri peri chicken and fries are everywhere in Pakistani fast food. The good news: with a proper peri peri seasoning you can make them at home for a fraction of the price.
What is peri peri?
Peri peri (or piri piri) is a hot, tangy chilli flavour. A good blend combines bird’s eye chilli, smoked paprika, garlic and lemon. Our Peri Peri Seasoning Blend is exactly that — ground fresh, no fillers or artificial colour.
Peri peri fries
You need: 3 large potatoes, oil for frying, 1–2 teaspoons peri peri seasoning, salt.
- Cut potatoes into fries and soak in cold water for 20 minutes. Dry completely.
- Fry at medium heat for 5 minutes, remove, rest 5 minutes.
- Fry again on high heat until golden and crisp.
- Toss immediately in a bowl with the seasoning and a pinch of salt — the hot oil makes it stick.
Air fryer: toss fries in 1 tablespoon oil, cook at 200°C for 18–20 minutes, shaking halfway, then season.
Peri peri chicken
You need: 1 kg chicken (leg pieces or wings), 2 tablespoons peri peri seasoning, 3 tablespoons oil, juice of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon yoghurt, salt to taste.
- Make deep cuts in the chicken.
- Mix seasoning, oil, lemon, yoghurt and salt into a paste. Rub well into the cuts.
- Marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight in the fridge.
- Oven: 200°C for 35–40 minutes, turning once. Pan: cook covered on medium heat for 20 minutes, then uncover and char both sides. BBQ: grill over coals until cooked through.
Quick peri peri mayo dip
Mix 4 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon peri peri seasoning and a squeeze of lemon.
More ways to use it
- Sprinkle on popcorn and nimko
- Add to omelettes and anda paratha
- Season grilled vegetables or pasta
- Rub on fish or paneer before grilling
Prefer your peri peri ready to eat? Try our Peri Peri Nimko with chai. Delivered across Pakistan, cash on delivery.