Sainsbury's shoppers are thrilled to learn that Nando's has launched a new seasoning product, and it's perfect for those who prefer the convenience of an air fryer10:39, 24 Jul 2026Going for a Nando's is a real treat for many, but you can make similar takeaway-style meals at home for a fraction of the money if you're on a budget.‌With a reasonably priced pack of chicken, some sauce, and seasonings, you can ensure you get the peri peri crispy skin just right without even visiting the restaurant. Rather than spending upwards of £50 for the family, you could be spending just £10.‌And Sainsbury's shoppers have realised that Nando's have launched a brand new seasoning, and they're desperate to get their hands on it because it tastes like the real deal and comes with all the convenience of the air fryer you adore.‌New Foods UK shared a picture of the brand new Nando's air fryer seasoning, sharing that they had three flavours - medium, peri-BBQ, and peri-paprika and garlic.It promises "flavour in a flash" for just £3, or £2.50 on Nectar price, keeping prices down for families. The Sainsbury's website reads: "Everyone's favourite kitchen appliance needed a bit of seasoning... Ding."Enter our legendary peri-peri (African bird's eye chillies) with a medium kick. Sprinkle on chicken, meat, veggies or wedges for a quick and easy midweek dinner. Call us ninjas of flavour..."‌Content cannot be displayed without consentIn the Instagram comments, someone wrote: "We need to try these," and tagged their friend. However, over on Facebook, some people had questions about the seasoning and why it was marketed specifically for the air fryer.One asked: "How does a seasoning know it’s an air fryer one?" A second accused: "What a cash grab lol. Do they have some secret ingredient that makes them 'air fryer' worthy compared to just standard seasonings?"‌Thankfully, there is an explanation. Somebody shared the difference between these air fryer seasonings and the standard packet ones that customers have been able to buy for quite some time.A foodie penned: "Only difference from the powder packet is that these ones contain cornflour and don’t contain tomato powder".Other people said that they needed the product soon, to make their Nando's fakeaways, joking that it'd save them a "fortune".‌How to make a delicious Nando's fakeawayThe average Nando's will set a couple back £30 to £45. But for just £7, one Instagrammer has shared how she makes the delicious meal at home herself. And with these new air fryer seasonings, it could be elevated even more.Sarah, who posts on Instagram as @sarahs_sw_diary shared how she makes the delightful meal for a fraction of the price.She captioned her picture: "Love saving money making a Nando's fakeaway, this is a fraction of the cost, this cost £7 to make for the 2 of us.Article continues below"It was £2.50 for the 2 chicken breasts from Tesco and I just sliced them into 4. It's a packet of microwave rice with some peri peri seasoning and then some Nando's garlic sauce."Halloumi is a healthy extra calcium choice. Schlar ciabattta rolls with crushed garlic and oil spray, then a sprinkle of dried parsley and Morrisons reduced-fat coleslaw.Used the @spicentice peri peri rub to fry the chicken with on the griddle pan, then topped it with a splash of Nando's hot sauce".