Salt and spices
Substitutes for cayenne pepper
Cayenne is ground hot red chiles: lots of heat, not much else. Swaps vary in strength, so start small.
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Red pepper flakes
- How much
- The same amount, crushed fine
- What changes
- Slightly milder, with visible flakes.
- Best in
- Sauces, soups, rubs.
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Hot sauce
- How much
- A few dashes for each pinch
- What changes
- Adds vinegar and a little liquid.
- Best in
- Sauces, soups, dressings, deviled eggs.
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Chipotle powder or hot paprika
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Chipotle is smoky; hot paprika is milder and fruitier.
- Best in
- Rubs, chili.
Simmerbee recipes with cayenne pepper (20)
- Air-Fryer Falafel Patties
- Blackened Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw
- Broiled Street-Style Corn with Cotija and Lime
- Cajun-Style Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
- Cheddar Chive Buttermilk Scones
- Cinnamon Spiced Hot Chocolate
- Classic Beef and Bean Chili
- Classic Shakshuka
- Creole-Style Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya
- Crispy Pan-Fried Falafel with Tahini Sauce
- Crispy Sweet Potato Oven Fries
- One-Pot Hoppin' John for New Year's Day
- Pressure Cooker Butter Chicken
- Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
- Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
- Slow-Cooker Red Beans and Rice
- Smooth Stovetop Queso Dip
- Smothered Pork Chops in Onion Gravy
- Weeknight Chicken Tikka Masala
On those recipes, tap Swaps next to the ingredient for the short version.
More salt and spices swaps
SaltPaprikaRed pepper flakesChili powderCuminItalian seasoningGaram masalaCinnamonNutmeg
Ingredient guide: Cayenne: pick, store and measure