Is Chili Powder Hotter Than Cayenne Pepper?
Is Chili Powder Hotter Than Cayenne Pepper? Ground cayenne pepper is eight times hotter than chili powder. If your recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of chili powder and you use 2 tablespoons of cayenne pepper, you won’t make that mistake twice as cayenne pepper is pure heat. Which is hotter chili powder or cayenne pepper?