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When asking, What can I substitute for paprika?, black and white pepper powder are the last two ingredients that will come to your mind. After all, the color is very different from paprika. They are also not basically chili peppers compared to red chili, jalapeno, and cayenne pepper.

Chipotle powder is probably the best smoked paprika substitute on your spice rack. Like the original ingredient, this replacement is also considered mildly spicy with a heat level that ranges from 2,500 to 8,000 Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) on the Scoville Scale. Made from smoked dried jalapeño peppers, this spice is also known for its remarkable smoky and earthy taste — the result of the smoking process. Its bright red color also closely resembles paprika. All things considered, the chipotle powder is a fantastic backup for smoky dishes rather than spicy recipes. 

Cayenne comes from the cayenne pepper. These peppers are also part of the Capsicum annuum family, but they’re much hotter than the peppers used to make paprika (from 35,000 Scoville heat units and up).

Read on as we show you what paprika is made of, its different types, and what substitutes work better for each one. You’ll also find out how to make your own paprika at home!