Ingredients · Herbs & spices
Allspice
Dried berry that tastes like clove-cinnamon-nutmeg in one. Essential to jerk seasoning.
In the air fryer. Grind fresh into jerk rubs; whole berries are for pickling brines.
Nutrition
Typical values per 1 tsp (2g)
5kcal
- Protein
- 0g
- Fat
- 0g
- Carbs
- 1g
- Fiber
- 1g
Approximate kitchen reference. Not a lab label. Brands and cuts vary.
Origin
Caribbean (Jamaica); name comes from the blended aroma, not a mix of spices.
Herbal & culinary notes
Warm aromatic spice. Culinary amounts only.
How to store
Whole berries airtight; grind as needed. Ground allspice fades faster.
Food safety
Keep dry. Discard if musty.
Food hazards
Low culinary risk. Not a blend of spices despite the name.
Recipes using Allspice
Caribbean · 380°F · 28 min
Air Fryer Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Allspice, Scotch bonnet heat and thyme on bone-in thighs. Island char from a basket, not a drum.
Swedish · 380°F · 14 min
Air Fryer Swedish Meatballs
Classic köttbullar with a light cream gravy. Browned in the basket, finished with a quick pan sauce.