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Home » Chili Pepper Types » Hot Chili Peppers » Fatalii Chili Peppers

Fatalii Chili Peppers

by Mike Hultquist · Oct 7, 2013 · 8 Comments

The Fatalii pepper is a very hot chili pepper originating from central and southern Africa, similar to a habanero in flavor and heat. Learn more about it.

Fatalii Peppers

Scoville Heat Units: 125,000-325,000 SHU

The Fatalii comes from central and southern Africa, and is one of the hottest peppers in the world. With the heat level of a habanero, it has a more fruity, citrus flavor, and packs an instant, intense burn, unlike the habanero, whose heat “sneaks up on you.”

The peppers grow to about 3 inches long, and mature to yellow. They have somewhat thin walls, and may be dried if cut lengthwise. They could be made into a powder for an intense spice, or frozen for later use.

Try my Pineapple-Mango-Fatalii Hot Sauce recipe.

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  1. Steve Lucas says

    April 17, 2023 at 6:36 pm

    I have grown exotic Habaneros for 17 years. I’ve grown at least 10 varieties from seeds and the Fatalii is absolutely in the top 3 favorite. The heat is instantaneous, the flavor is very lemony and is a beauty to look at. This is a must pepper with fish.

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      April 18, 2023 at 5:51 am

      Thanks, Steve! Great peppers for sure.

      Reply
  2. Grant says

    October 08, 2021 at 10:42 pm

    5 stars
    I agree with you: the fatali is one of my favorite peppers. I've got one plant growing now here in SoCal and I should be ready to harvest the peppers in another month.

    Reply
  3. Peter says

    June 27, 2021 at 12:36 pm

    Fatalii is my favourite Chilli. I grow them every year over here on the UK. Superb flavour, scent ant heat. Sensational

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      June 28, 2021 at 2:44 pm

      Yes! I love them, Peter. So good, very nice level of heat. Awesome.

      Reply
  4. Joseph G Greene says

    March 11, 2021 at 1:31 pm

    5 stars
    The fatalii is a whole mouth experience where some are back of the throat, tongue only nope not this one it brings fire to the whole mouth!

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      March 11, 2021 at 1:33 pm

      Such wonderful peppers! I love them.

      Reply
  5. Phil Chouinard says

    February 28, 2021 at 6:33 am

    I've grown dozens of different types of peppers (mild to reapers, 7-pots, etc.) and this one is in my top 5. It's very versatile since -- like you say -- it brings a similar heat level to a hab, but a different flavor profile.

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