Salt and spices
Substitutes for red pepper flakes
Crushed red pepper flakes add heat in bursts.
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Cayenne
- How much
- About half as much
- What changes
- Even heat throughout, no flakes.
- Best in
- Sauces, soups, rubs.
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Hot sauce or chili crisp
- How much
- To taste
- What changes
- Hot sauce adds vinegar; chili crisp adds crunch and oil.
- Best in
- Pasta, eggs, stir-fries.
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A fresh hot chile
- How much
- Half a jalapeño or serrano for each ½ tsp
- What changes
- Fresh, green heat.
- Best in
- Stir-fries, sauces, salsas.
Simmerbee recipes with red pepper flakes (27)
- Air-Fryer Orange Chicken
- Classic Homemade Garlic Bread
- Classic Pasta e Fagioli
- Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken with Spinach
- Crispy Parmesan Lemon Roasted Broccoli
- Everyday Red Lentil Dal
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
- Garlic Sesame Roasted Broccoli
- Garlicky Ground Pork and Green Bean Stir-Fry
- Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri
- Grilled Garlic Lemon Shrimp Skewers
- Hot Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
- Linguine with Clams in White Wine Garlic Sauce
- One-Pot Chicken Cacciatore
- Penne alla Vodka
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
- Sesame Ginger Dressing
- Shrimp Pad Thai
- Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
- Skillet Sausage and Peppers
- Southern-Style Collard Greens
- Steamed Mussels in White Wine and Garlic
- Takeout-Style Orange Chicken
- Three-Cheese Baked Ziti
- Tomato and Fennel Seafood Stew
- Weeknight Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
On those recipes, tap Swaps next to the ingredient for the short version.
More salt and spices swaps
SaltPaprikaCayenne pepperChili powderCuminItalian seasoningGaram masalaCinnamonNutmeg
Ingredient guide: Red pepper flakes: pick, store and measure