20 Viral TikTok Recipes You Need to Try (With Recipes & Why They Went Viral!)
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1. Baked Feta Pasta
✔️ Why It Went Viral: This dish became an internet sensation because it’s effortless, creamy, and full of flavor. The simplicity of baking feta and tomatoes together to create a sauce made it a TikTok favorite.
Ingredients: 1 block feta cheese | 2 cups cherry tomatoes | 3 cloves garlic, minced | ¼ cup olive oil | ½ tsp red pepper flakes | Salt & pepper | 8 oz pasta | Fresh basil
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the feta in the center of a baking dish and surround it with cherry tomatoes.
Drizzle olive oil, add garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
Bake for 30 minutes, until the tomatoes burst and feta is soft.
Mash everything together and stir in cooked pasta. Garnish with fresh basil.
2. Cloud Bread
✔️ Why It Went Viral: This fluffy, pastel-colored bread looks like a dreamy cloud, and people loved its soft, airy texture—even if it’s more about looks than taste!
Ingredients: 3 egg whites | 2½ tbsp sugar | 1 tbsp cornstarch | Food coloring (optional)
Instructions:
Whisk egg whites until frothy.
Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold in cornstarch and food coloring.
Shape into a puffy mound on a baking sheet.
Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 25 minutes
3. Gigi Hadid’s Spicy Vodka Pasta
✔️ Why It Went Viral: When supermodel Gigi Hadid shared this creamy, spicy pasta recipe, fans went crazy for its simple yet indulgent flavor.
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil | 2 cloves garlic, minced | 1 small shallot, chopped | ¼ cup tomato paste | 1 tsp red pepper flakes | ¼ cup heavy cream | 1 tbsp vodka (optional) | 8 oz pasta | ½ cup pasta water | ½ cup parmesan cheese | Butter, for extra creaminess
Instructions:
Heat oil, then sauté garlic and shallots.
Stir in tomato paste and red pepper flakes.
Add heavy cream and vodka, cook until thickened.
Stir in pasta, pasta water, and parmesan cheese.
Finish with a knob of butter for richness.
4. Nature’s Cereal
✔️ Why It Went Viral: When Lizzo tried this, it exploded on TikTok! This fresh fruit and coconut water combo is refreshing, hydrating, and super healthy.
Ingredients: ½ cup blueberries | ½ cup pomegranate seeds | ½ cup blackberries | 1 cup coconut water | Ice cubes
Instructions:
Add fruit to a bowl.
Pour coconut water over it and add ice cubes.
5. Dalgona Coffee
✔️ Why It Went Viral: This whipped coffee trend took off during the pandemic because it was fun to make at home—and looked amazing in pictures!
Ingredients: 2 tbsp instant coffee | 2 tbsp sugar | 2 tbsp hot water | 1 cup milk
Instructions:
Whisk coffee, sugar, and hot water until light and fluffy.
Spoon over milk and stir before drinking.
6. Corn Ribs
✔️ Why It Went Viral: A plant-based alternative to ribs? TikTok loved how corn curls up like ribs when air-fried, and the smoky flavors are addictive!
Ingredients: 2 ears of corn, quartered lengthwise | 1 tbsp olive oil | 1 tsp smoked paprika | ½ tsp garlic powder | Salt & pepper
Instructions:
Toss corn with seasonings.
Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes or bake at 425°F for 20 minutes.
7. Pancake Cereal
✔️ Why It Went Viral: Tiny pancakes in a bowl? People loved the nostalgia factor, plus they looked adorable and fun to eat—just like cereal, but better!
Ingredients: 1 cup pancake mix | ¾ cup milk | 1 egg | 1 tsp vanilla extract | Butter & syrup for serving
Instructions:
Mix pancake batter until smooth.
Use a squeeze bottle to drop tiny pancakes onto a greased pan.
Cook until golden brown, flipping each one.
Serve in a bowl with syrup or milk.
8. Sushi Bake
✔️ Why It Went Viral: This deconstructed sushi casserole makes sushi so much easier to make at home—without the rolling!
Ingredients: 2 cups sushi rice | 1½ cups imitation crab, shredded | ½ cup mayonnaise | 1 tbsp sriracha | 1 tbsp rice vinegar | ½ tsp soy sauce | Nori sheets for serving
Instructions:
Mix crab, mayo, sriracha, and soy sauce.
Spread rice in a baking dish and top with crab mixture.
Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes.
Serve with nori sheets for scooping.
9. Honeycomb Pasta
✔️ Why It Went Viral: People were obsessed with its oddly satisfying stacked pasta structure—and the cheesy pull-apart factor made it look irresistible.
Ingredients: 1 box rigatoni pasta | 1 jar marinara sauce | 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese | 1 cup parmesan cheese | 1 lb ground beef
Instructions:
Cook rigatoni and stand them upright in a baking dish.
Brown ground beef, mix with marinara sauce, and pour over pasta.
Top with cheese and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.
18. TikTok Ramen
✔️ Why It Went Viral: This upgraded instant ramen recipe makes it sweet, spicy, buttery, and super addictive!
Ingredients: 1 pack instant ramen | 1 tbsp butter | 1 tsp soy sauce | ½ tsp brown sugar | ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions:
Cook ramen, then stir-fry with butter, soy sauce, and sugar.
19. Big Mac Tacos
✔️ Why It Went Viral: This Big Mac + taco hybrid delivers all the fast-food flavor with a crispy taco crunch.
Ingredients: ½ lb ground beef | 4 small flour tortillas | 1 tbsp burger seasoning | ¼ cup shredded lettuce | 2 tbsp diced pickles | 4 slices American cheese | ¼ cup Big Mac sauce (mayo, ketchup, mustard, relish, vinegar)
Instructions:
Flatten small portions of beef onto each tortilla.
Cook beef-side down in a hot skillet.
Flip, add cheese, and cook until melted.
Top with lettuce, pickles, and Big Mac sauce.
20. Hot Chocolate Bombs
✔️ Why It Went Viral: These chocolate spheres explode into rich, creamy hot chocolate when melted in warm milk, creating a satisfying visual effect that made them an instant TikTok sensation.
Ingredients: 1 cup chocolate chips or melting chocolate | ¼ cup hot cocoa mix | ¼ cup mini marshmallows
Instructions:
Melt chocolate and coat silicone molds. Let them set.
Fill half the molds with hot cocoa mix and marshmallows.
Seal with melted chocolate by placing an empty half on top.
Drop one into a mug of warm milk and watch it burst open!
10. Crinkle Cake
✔️ Why It Went Viral: This buttery, flaky dessert has a crispy yet gooey texture that makes for the perfect food ASMR!
Ingredients: 1 pack phyllo dough | 1 stick melted butter | 1 cup milk | ½ cup sugar | 1 egg | 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions:
Crinkle phyllo sheets and place in a baking dish.
Pour melted butter over and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
Mix milk, sugar, egg, and vanilla, then pour over the baked dough.
Bake for another 20 minutes until golden.
11. Folded Tortilla Wrap Hack
✔️ Why It Went Viral: It’s a game-changing way to make wraps, keeping every bite perfectly balanced with different fillings.
Ingredients: 1 large tortilla | ¼ cup cheese | ¼ cup cooked chicken or ham | 1 tbsp mayonnaise | ¼ cup lettuce or tomatoes
Instructions:
Make a cut from the center to the edge of the tortilla.
Add different fillings in each quarter.
Fold each section over itself until fully wrapped.
Grill on a pan until crispy.
12. Baked Oats
✔️ Why It Went Viral: TikTok turned oatmeal into cake, and it’s a healthy, customizable breakfast option that tastes like dessert!
Ingredients: ½ cup oats | 1 banana | 1 egg | 1 tbsp honey | ½ tsp baking powder
Instructions:
Blend all ingredients until smooth.
Pour into a greased ramekin.
Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
13. Pasta Chips
✔️ Why It Went Viral: Turning pasta into crispy, crunchy chips was totally unexpected—and totally addictive!
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked pasta | 1 tbsp olive oil | ½ tsp garlic powder | ½ tsp Italian seasoning | ½ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions:
Toss pasta with oil, seasoning, and cheese.
Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes.
14. Butter Board
✔️ Why It Went Viral: This was TikTok’s answer to charcuterie boards, making butter the star of the show.
Ingredients: ½ cup softened butter | 1 tbsp honey | ½ tsp sea salt | 1 tbsp chopped nuts
Instructions:
Spread butter on a serving board.
Top with honey, nuts, and salt.
Serve with warm bread.
15. Oreo Mug Cake
✔️ Why It Went Viral: Only two ingredients (Oreos + milk), and you have a warm, gooey cake in minutes!
Ingredients: 4 Oreos | 3 tbsp milk | ½ tsp baking powder
Instructions:
Crush Oreos and mix with milk.
Microwave for 90 seconds.
16. Italian Grinder Sandwich
✔️ Why It Went Viral: This chopped deli sandwich became a viral obsession because it’s huge, flavorful, and packed with saucy goodness!
Ingredients: 1 hoagie roll | 4 slices ham | 4 slices turkey | 4 slices provolone | ¼ cup shredded lettuce | 1 tbsp mayo | 1 tsp red wine vinegar
Instructions:
Mix lettuce with mayo and vinegar.
Assemble sandwich and serve.
17. Smash Tacos
✔️ Why It Went Viral: The crispy, caramelized beef on one side and soft tortilla on the other makes for the perfect bite every time!
Ingredients: ½ lb ground beef | 4 small tortillas | ½ tsp taco seasoning | ¼ cup shredded cheese
Instructions:
Press beef onto a tortilla and season.
Cook beef-side down, then flip and add cheese.
Final Thoughts
Now you have all 20 viral TikTok recipes, each with step-by-step instructions and the reasons they went viral!
👉 Which one are you making first? Let me know if you need any modifications or extra details! 🚀