Short answer
Symptoms like drooling, vomiting, or diarrhea can appear within a few hours if the paprika is spicy or smoked. These signs are usually mild and resolve within a day. Watch for any stomach upset, and call your vet if your cat seems lethargic or the vomiting persists.
Paprika — Food safety facts
Feed with care · Cats · full breakdown on the linked food page
Mild paprika is usually tolerated, but hot or smoked varieties irritate the stomach.
The full verdict, portion guidance and serving notes are collected on the Paprika food facts page.