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Paprika substitutes

Out of paprika? Here are the best substitutes — what to reach for, why it works, and how much to use. Smoked paprika is the top pick.

  1. 01
    Smoked paprikabest pick

    Same pepper, adds smoke; use where smoke is welcome.

    1:1

  2. 02
    Aleppo pepper

    Mild, fruity ground chili with similar color.

    1:1

  3. 03
    Chili powder

    Adds color plus mild heat and cumin.

    use ~3/4

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How we choose these

These are tested kitchen substitutes, chosen for matching flavor, texture, and role — with ratios so the swap actually works. Taste as you go; substitutes shift intensity, not just flavor.

Flavor data: Epicure (Radzikowski & Chen, 2026), arXiv:2605.22391, CC-BY-4.0.
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