To use Aleppo chili powder in your recipe, add the same amount or half the amount of what's listed in your recipe for hot paprika.

- Paprika extract is commonly used as a natural food colorant, providing a mild coloring effect in various food products. It may also be used for its subtle flavoring properties in certain applications.

Mince the garlic. I used a garlic press; a food processor also works well. Then again, nothing wrong with old-fashioned elbow grease!

How to make paprika at home

1. Make sure your dried paprika peppers are super dry and crispy. They should break easily.

Best for just about anything.

There are countless variations of chili powder recipes, with some being much more complex than others. However, with just a few readily available ingredients, you can make your own amazing homemade chili powder.

Making homemade cayenne powder is easy, but should always be done in a well-ventilated space, or ideally outdoors! We make tons of our own homemade cayenne powder every year, as it is a simple way to add heat to our cooking. For a more flavorful result, use your cayenne powder to make a tasty spice blend like shichimi togarashi.

Paprika powder is made from dried and ground Capsicum annuum peppers, such as bell peppers or chili peppers. It is known for its vibrant red color and can be sweet, hot, or smoked, depending on the variety of peppers used. Paprika is often used to add color and a subtle, sweet or smoky flavor to dishes.

Basically made of paprika, cayenne pepper powder, garlic powder, oregano, and other flavorful seasonings, Cajun spice (also called Cajun seasoning) features a bold spicy flavor with a subtle earthiness. Although it contains the combined heat of paprika and cayenne, this seasoning is considered mild because, again, it’s made with a combination of seasonings. Despite being made from a combination of spices, some versions are still hot because different brands pack different amounts of ground peppers in their bottle. For this reason, we recommend testing this alternative first before using it.