With TikTok trends, air fryers, and AI shaping meals, what’s actually cooking in American kitchens? According to YumChief.com, based on 15 million interactions and 1.7 million saved recipes, Americans cooked more diversely and healthier in 2024.
Top 10 Dishes Americans Cooked in 2024
(Ranked by cooking, engagement, and planning)
- Creamy Tuscan Chicken. Rich, savory, one-pan winner, especially with Gen Z.
- Beef Birria Tacos. Surged in 2024; slow-cooker favorite.
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta. Quick, rich choice for dates and prep.
- Spicy Korean Fried Chicken. Searches up 71% due to K-pop influence.
- Classic Chili con Carne. Comfort food staple in colder months.
- Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff. Creamy, dairy-free; saves increased 130%.
- Air Fryer Salmon Bites. Popular with health-minded millennials.
- Baked Feta Pasta. Still trending; now low-carb, gluten-free.
- Japanese Soufflé Pancakes. Weekend favorite for brunch and birthdays, ages 25–35.
- Homemade Sourdough Bread. Renewed interest from “Sourdough 2.0” influencers.
What the Data Tells Us
- Meal prep culture is growing: 8M+ used YumChief’s planner; Birria and Stroganoff topped saves.
- TikTok is the new cookbook: 4 of the top 10 recipes went viral before trending on YumChief.
- Air fryer searches surged by 63% compared to 2023, showing demand for quick, healthy meals.
- Plant-based rises: Vegan/vegetarian recipes hit 27% of top 100, up from 14% in 2022.
“The gap between health, comfort, and global flavors is closing,” said Jasmine Lu, Culinary Trend Analyst at YumChief. “People want meals that satisfy, look good, and bring something new—and they’re more willing to experiment.”
Smarter, More Connected Cooking
YumChief’s data showed a spike in global cuisine searches, including:
- Japanese (+41%)
- Mexican (+35%)
- Korean (+67%)
- West African (+22%)
This shift shows rising interest in bold, fermented, and spiced dishes, while bland “diet food” trends fade.
Food Trends to Watch in 2025 🔮
YumChief’s early 2025 trends hint at what’s next:
- Fermented foods like kimchi, kefir, and broths are on the rise.
- African spices such as berbere, suya, and peri-peri are growing in popularity.
- AI-customized recipes: 1 in 5 users now tailor meals to their diet or fitness goals.
Food and Tech: A Data Shift
“We’re entering the ‘Spotify era’ of cooking,” says Michael Chen, CEO of YumChief. “People want discovery, personalization, and an easy path to action.”
About YumChief
YumChief helps over 2 million people monthly cook smarter, offering AI-driven meal plans, guided recipes, and easy grocery lists for home cooking.
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