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Spicy Nigerian Suya Skewers

Name: Spicy Nigerian Suya Skewers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup roasted peanuts, finely ground; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; Fresh cilantro leaves

Experience the bold, rich flavors of Nigeria with these spicy beef suya skewers, beautifully charred and dusted with a flavorful peanut spice blend.

4.6(641 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 18, 2025

Spicy Nigerian Suya Skewers — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Beef Marinade

For the Peanut Spice Blend

For the Skewers

Optional Garnishes

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 534 kcal
Protein: 38.25 g
Carbs: 12.3 g
Fat: 39.45 g
Fiber: 4.55 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2135 kcal
Protein: 153 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Fat: 157.8 g
Fiber: 18.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak thinly sliced	960	112	0	56	0
2 tablespoons vegetable oil	240	0	0	28	0
1 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper	6	0.3	1.2	0.3	0.8
1 cup roasted peanuts finely ground	828	38	24	72	12
1 tablespoon ground ginger	18	0.4	4	0.2	0.6
1 tablespoon paprika	20	1	4	0.9	2.1
1 teaspoon garlic powder	10	0.5	2	0	0.3
1 teaspoon onion powder	8	0.2	2	0.1	0.3
1/2 teaspoon chili powder	4	0.2	0.8	0.2	0.5
Wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes	0	0	0	0	0
1 red onion thinly sliced	40	1	9	0.1	1.5
Fresh cilantro leaves	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1

These are nutritional estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Beef

1
Combine Marinade Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the vegetable oil, salt, and cayenne pepper.
2
Coat Beef
Add the beef slices, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
3
Refrigerate
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Tip: Preferably marinate overnight to deepen the flavors.

Preparing the Peanut Spice Blend

1
Mix Ingredients
In another bowl, mix the ground peanuts, ground ginger, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.
2
Blend and Set Aside
Stir until well-combined and set aside.
Tip: Toast peanuts briefly before grinding to enhance their flavor.
3
Check Consistency
Ensure the mixture is fine, without any large peanut chunks.

How to Make Spicy Nigerian Suya Skewers

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Skewering
Thread the marinated beef slices onto the soaked wooden skewers.
2
Coating
Generously dust the skewered beef with the peanut spice blend, ensuring full coverage.
3
Grilling
Cook the skewers on a preheated grill over medium-high heat, turning occasionally for even charring.