While it's a good paprika substitute when you want mild spiciness and heat when using a 1:1 substitution ratio, you can increase the amount added for more heat. Specifically, you can double the amount of what's listed in your recipe for hot paprika.

Hot Sauce Use Cases

Creating Spice Blends: It is used as a key ingredient in spice blends such as goulash seasoning, curry powder, and various rubs and marinades, adding depth and complexity to these mixtures.

A common Middle Eastern spice, Aleppo chili powder is used to season meat, salads, sauces, and dips. Basically, you can use it as you would any type of paprika. Another notable similarity is their heat. Aleppo has moderate to medium heat with a salty and earthy flavor. But since it’s salty, this swap should not be one is to one. We suggest starting with ¼ teaspoon and gradually adding more to taste. 

In summary, chili peppers are the fruits of plants from the Capsicum genus that contain capsaicin, the compound responsible for their heat.