Paprika vs Cayenne: Differences in the Kitchen

In addition to producing crushed chili flakes, some factories also produce other chili pepper products such as chili powder, chili paste, and chili sauce. These products are created using a similar process of cleaning, sorting, and grinding the chili peppers, but with different proportions and ingredients to create a unique flavor profile.

Conclusion

Another option is to use a spice blend or a spice rub because these may contain large amounts of paprika. Cajun and Creole seasonings, for example, are mainly paprika along with garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne, so you could certainly substitute one for the other. Similarly, Old Bay seasoning is mainly celery salt and paprika. As in the cases above, go with a 1:1 ratio.