Types of Hot Pepper Powder and Substitutes

Chili powder

• A combination of ground cayenne pepper with other flavorful ground spices, including cumin, onion, garlic powder, and sometimes salt.
• The heat level depends on the amount of cayenne pepper in the spice blend. The more cayenne pepper there is, the hotter the red chili powder will be.
• Substitute red chili powder with a blend of paprika and cayenne powder.