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Chili Powder
10.01/2 tsp : 1 tsp
Hotter, use less; works for color and heat
10.0
paprika substitutes
11 substitutes · avg score 6.1 · Ground dried red peppers ranging from sweet to smoky to hot. Adds vivid red color and mild-to-moderate heat; essential in Hungarian, Spanish, and Middle Eastern cooking.
quick swaps (averaged across uses)
02
Turmeric
10.01 tsp : 1 tsp
Adds color and mild flavor, different taste profile
10.0
03
Black Pepper
6.71/2 tsp : 1 tsp
Adds heat without color, use less
6.7
04
Hot Sauce
6.71/2 tsp : 1 tsp
Liquid heat and red color; add at end of cooking and expect tang plus spice
6.7
05
Sriracha
6.71/2 tsp : 1 tsp
Garlicky red-chili heat; works in marinades but is much spicier than sweet paprika
6.7
06
Tomato Powder
6.71 tsp : 1 tsp
Red color and mild sweetness without heat; good for dry rubs and stews as a 1:1 swap
6.7