Salt and spices
Substitutes for paprika
Paprika is ground dried red peppers. Sweet paprika is mild and fruity; smoked paprika is dried over smoke; hot paprika has some heat.
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In place of smoked paprika
Sweet paprika + a pinch of chipotle or cumin
- How much
- The same amount of paprika, plus a pinch
- What changes
- Some smokiness without the full smoked flavor; chipotle adds heat.
- Best in
- Rubs, chili, roasted potatoes.
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In place of smoked paprika
Chipotle powder
- How much
- About ¼ the amount
- What changes
- Smoky and much hotter.
- Best in
- Chili, rubs, beans.
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In place of sweet paprika
Smoked paprika
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Adds a smoky flavor; lovely in most savory dishes.
- Best in
- Rubs, stews, eggs.
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In place of sweet paprika
Chili powder
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Adds cumin, garlic and a little heat.
- Best in
- Chili, tacos, rubs.
Simmerbee recipes with paprika (51)
- Air Fryer Brown Sugar Pork Chops
- Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas
- Baked Mac and Cheese with Crispy Topping
- Blackened Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw
- Cajun-Style Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
- Cheesy Beef and Rice Stuffed Peppers
- Cheesy Twice-Baked Potatoes
- Classic Beef and Bean Chili
- Classic Creamy Egg Salad Sandwich
- Classic Creamy Potato Salad with Eggs
- Classic Deviled Eggs
- Classic Shakshuka
- Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff
- Creole-Style Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya
- Crispy Sweet Potato Oven Fries
- Cumin Lime Roasted Carrots
- Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Breasts
- Extra-Smooth Classic Hummus
- Freezer Breakfast Burritos with Eggs, Potatoes and Beans
- Grilled Barbecue Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks
- Grilled Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki
- Grilled Garlic Lemon Shrimp Skewers
- Grilled Lamb Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- Ground Beef Taco Salad
- Ground Beef Tacos with Homemade Seasoning
- Hearty Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili
- Juicy Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts
- Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
- Lemony Vegetable Lentil Soup
On those recipes, tap Swaps next to the ingredient for the short version.
More salt and spices swaps
SaltCayenne pepperRed pepper flakesChili powderCuminItalian seasoningGaram masalaCinnamonNutmeg
Ingredient guide: Paprika: pick, store and measure