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2025 Flavor of the Year: Aji Amarillo Seasoning, 24 oz

$31.49

The McCormick 2025 Flavor of the Year, Aji Amarillo Seasoning is a sweet, spicy blend with medium heat and tropical notes, oak smoke, garlic, and onion. Inspired by the pepper grown in Peru and native to South America, this unique blend can be used to enhance dishes from seafood to poultry to sauces. Despite its name translating to “yellow chile pepper” in English, the Aji Amarillo pepper turns orange when mature, with notes of passion fruit and mango with an approachable heat. A staple in Peruvian cuisine, it’s trending around the world, showing up as a key ingredient in appetizers, drinks, entrees, and more. As all things spicy continue to trend, this flavor leans into what’s new and next.

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TROPICAL HEAT: Inspired by The McCormick 2025 Flavor of the Year, Aji Amarillo, this versatile blend is crafted with ingredients including Aji Amarillo, oak smoke, garlic, sea salt, and onion.

AJI AMARILLO: This ‘yellow chile pepper’ is grown in Peru, offering fruity, tropical notes, reminiscent of passion fruit and mango, with a moderate heat

ON TREND FLAVOR: Aji Amarillo is trending around the world, showing up as a key ingredient in appetizers, drinks, entrees and more. As all things spicy continue to trend, this flavor leans into what’s new and next.

FOR SEAFOOD & MORE: Whether you’re sprinkling the over shrimp or scallops, a refreshing ceviche, or using it as a cocktail garnish, the exciting ways to upgrade menus with this on-trend flavor are never-ending.

FLAVOR OF THE YEAR: Since 2000, The McCormick Flavor Forecast has explored what is shaping the future of flavor globally. With the Flavor Forecast 25th edition, we continue to champion bold flavor with our 2025 Flavor of the Year: Aji Amarillo.
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Ingredients

GARLIC, SEA SALT, ONION, AJI AMARILLO CHILI PEPPER, DEMERARA SUGAR, HERBS AND SPICES (INCLUDING PARSLEY, PAPRIKA, TURMERIC), TOMATO POWDER, MANGO POWDER, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR (INCLUDING OAK SMOKE) & EXTRACTIVES OF CAPSICUM.
Tips & Tricks
  • Mix with vegetable oil and lime juice for a quick tropical marinade for beef, chicken, and pork
  • Season your favorite seafood, such as shrimp or scallops, sear and serve over pasta for a delicious meal, or, add to butter and wine for a delicious twist on a shrimp scampi
  • Use as a rim to add a smoky, tangy edge to cocktails
  • Sprinkle on fresh fruits such as pineapple and mango for a sweet finish with approachable heat
  • Mix 2 teaspoons with ¾ cup sour cream and ¼ cup mayonnaise for a quick tropical and smokey dip, and serve with fresh sliced vegetables
  • Top French fries or yucca fries for a tropical-vibe side dish
  • Mix into softened butter and use as a sandwich spread or as an addition to charcuterie boards
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Recipe Inspirations

Pineapple Chicken Shawarma

Smoky, charred pineapple is the ultimate flavor complement for the savory flavors of chicken shawarma and the tropical, moderate heat of The McCormick 2025 Flavor of the Year Aji Amarillo Seasoning. Serve in pita pockets with a tangy-sweet, seasoned tahini and drizzle of pineapple hot sauce for a dish that seamlessly balances familiar flavors with new.

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Aji Amarillo Tonkatsu

The classic Japanese tonkatsu (pork cutlet) gets a vibrant upgrade with the sweet heat and smoky, tropical notes in The McCormick® 2025 Flavor of the Year Aji Amarillo Seasoning. Infused into tonkatsu breading, sauce, aioli, and accompanying pickled daikon slaw, the seasoning delivers a uniquely flavorful experience all around.

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Queso Fundido with Aji Amarillo Seasoning

This rich, molten blend of melty cheese is the perfect match for the tropical flavors, smoke, and moderate heat of The McCormick 2025 Flavor of the Year Aji Amarillo Seasoning. Top with crumbled chorizo, charred onions, and cilantro before serving with warm tortilla chips.

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