Ingredients · Herbs & spices
Paprika
Ground dried peppers from sweet to smoked. Color is half the point; smoked paprika adds campfire depth.
In the air fryer. Blooms in oil. Alone on dry meat it can taste dusty. Mix into a wet rub.
Nutrition
Typical values per 1 tsp (2g)
6kcal
- Protein
- 0g
- Fat
- 0g
- Carbs
- 1g
- Fiber
- 1g
Approximate kitchen reference. Not a lab label. Brands and cuts vary.
Origin
Capsicum from the Americas, perfected as a spice in Hungary and Spain (pimentón).
Herbal & culinary notes
Carotenoids for color; smoked versions are about flavor, not medicine.
How to store
Cool, dark, sealed. Color fades with heat/light. Replace when dull and flat-tasting.
Food safety
Keep moisture out of the jar to prevent clumping and mold.
Food hazards
Rare spice contamination issues historically. Buy reputable brands. Smoked paprika is still a spice, not a preservative.
Recipes using Paprika
American · 400°F · 24 min
Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
Dry-brined wings, no baking powder circus required if the skin is dry and the basket is not packed. Frank's and butter at the end.
Spanish · 400°F · 22 min
Air Fryer Patatas Bravas
Crisp cubes, spicy tomato sauce, garlic aioli. A tapas plate that does not ask you to deep-fry at 11 p.m.
American · 375°F · 16 min
Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Juicy boneless chicken breast with a clear temp-and-time path: even thickness, 375°F, pull at 165°F.
American · 380°F · 18 min
Air Fryer French Fries
From-scratch fries: soaked, dried and blasted. Frozen fries are a shorter path. Do not treat them the same.
Levantine · 390°F · 14 min
Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas
Canned chickpeas, dried hard, tossed with spice. A snack that matches both 'air fryer chickpeas' and the vegetarian cluster.
American · 400°F · 24 min
Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Dry-brined flats and drums with shatter-crisp skin: the base wing page before Buffalo or honey garlic.
American · 380°F · 14 min
Air Fryer Chicken Strips
Crispy breaded chicken tenders in the basket: juicy inside, crunchy outside, ready for dipping.
American · 375°F · 14 min
Air Fryer Pork Chops
Juicy bone-in or boneless pork chops with a simple rub: weeknight protein in about 15 minutes.
American · 380°F · 24 min
Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
Crispy-skinned drumsticks with a simple spice rub: sticky optional glaze, weeknight reliable.