5 Viral TikTok Food Trends You Can Try at Home
TikTok isn’t just for dance challenges and funny pranks—it’s also a goldmine for fun, creative, and sometimes downright bizarre food trends. The app has introduced millions to quick, easy, and visually stunning recipes that often go viral overnight. Whether you’re a food enthusiast looking to spice up your kitchen routine or just someone who loves trying trendy new dishes, there’s something on TikTok for everyone. The best part? Many of these viral food trends are simple enough to make at home with everyday ingredients.
We’ve rounded up five of the most popular and delicious TikTok food trends that you can easily whip up in your own kitchen. From creamy baked pasta to fluffy, cloud-like bread, these recipes will bring a little internet magic to your meals. So, grab your apron, fire up your phone for some TikTok inspiration, and let’s get cooking!
1. Baked Feta Pasta
This dish took TikTok by storm thanks to its simplicity and incredible flavor. The original viral video showed how placing a block of feta in the middle of cherry tomatoes and baking it created a creamy, tangy pasta sauce with minimal effort. People fell in love with the recipe’s low-effort, high-reward appeal, and it became one of the most popular food trends on the platform.
Ingredients:
200g cherry tomatoes
1 block of feta cheese
2 cloves garlic (optional, but recommended!)
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Fresh basil (for garnish)
200g pasta of your choice
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Place cherry tomatoes and garlic in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
3. Nestle the block of feta in the center, drizzle more olive oil on top, and bake for 25-30 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta becomes soft.
4. Cook your pasta while the feta and tomatoes bake.
5. Mash the feta and tomatoes together in the dish, mix with the cooked pasta, and garnish with fresh basil.
6. Serve and enjoy your creamy, cheesy, internet-famous meal!
2. Dalgona Coffee
A frothy, whipped coffee that looks straight out of a fancy café, Dalgona Coffee became a quarantine favorite during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s sweet, creamy, and easy to make with just a few ingredients.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons instant coffee
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons hot water
1 cup milk (hot or cold, depending on preference)
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, combine instant coffee, sugar, and hot water.
2. Use a whisk (or electric mixer) to whip the mixture until it becomes thick, creamy, and light brown (this may take around 5 minutes by hand).
3. Fill a glass with milk and ice, then top it with the whipped coffee mixture.
4. Stir before drinking and enjoy the café experience from the comfort of your home!
3. Cloud Bread
Fluffy, colorful, and almost too pretty to eat, Cloud Bread became a TikTok sensation for its soft, pillow-like texture and aesthetic appeal. Despite its impressive looks, it’s made with just three basic ingredients.
Ingredients:
3 egg whites
2.5 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Food coloring (optional, for a pastel aesthetic)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy.
3. Gradually add the sugar while continuing to whisk until stiff peaks form.
4. Sift in the cornstarch and fold it in gently.
5. If desired, add food coloring and stir lightly.
6. Shape the mixture into a dome on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
7. Let it cool, then tear into the fluffy, cloud-like bread!
4. Mini Pancake Cereal
Who says cereal has to be boring? This trend transforms classic pancakes into tiny, bite-sized versions that you can eat like cereal, drenched in syrup, milk, or even topped with fruit.
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 egg
2 tablespoons melted butter
Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions:
1. Mix together the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another.
2. Combine them and mix until smooth.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
4. Using a piping bag or squeeze bottle, pipe small dots of batter onto the skillet.
5. Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook for another minute.
6. Serve in a bowl with your choice of syrup, milk, or toppings.
5. Nature’s Cereal
This trend, praised by celebrities like Lizzo, swaps traditional cereal for a refreshing mix of fresh fruit and coconut water, making it a healthy and hydrating breakfast alternative.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup blackberries
1/2 cup coconut water
Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions:
1. Add all the berries to a bowl.
2. Pour in coconut water and add ice cubes if desired.
3. Grab a spoon and enjoy this fresh, natural take on cereal!
TikTok has proven that food trends can be as fun and entertaining as they are delicious. Whether you’re in the mood for a creamy pasta dish, a frothy coffee treat, or a healthy and refreshing breakfast, there’s a viral recipe for you to try. The best part? Most of these trends require minimal effort and ingredients, making them perfect for any level of home cook.
So why not jump on the TikTok food trend bandwagon? Try these recipes out, share your creations online, and see if you can make your own kitchen go viral!
