Cayenne Pepper vs Chili Pepper Powder: What's the Difference?

Cayenne Pepper vs Chili Pepper Powder: What's the Difference?

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesCayenne Pepper vs Chili Pepper Powder: What's the Difference?

And can you use them interchangeably?

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If you like spicy food you can probably tell the flavor nuances between ground cayenne pepper and chili powder. People who prefer milder flavors may not know the difference.

They’re both red they’re both (kind of) hot and they’re both used to add flavor to spicy dishes — how different can they really be? Here’s what you need to know before you replace cayenne pepper with chili powder or vice versa.