19 Cooking Hacks I Learned From TikTok That Are Actually Game Changers
Turns out, TikTok can actually make you a better home cook.
Is it just me or can you also spend about five hours watching cooking tutorials on TikTok until your eyes are ready to fall out? Turns out, this social media platform is full of creative and culinary tricks. Here are some of the best home cooking hacks I've learned while scrolling.
1. This genius tortilla hack that basically works with anything in your kitchen.
@feelgoodfoodie Have you tried this latest quesadilla hack?! It was SO GOOD!! What would you add? #tiktokpartner #learontiktok #quesadilla #tortillawrap
♬ original sound - Feel Good Foodie
2. In fact, you don't need to use a tortilla or wrap. Try it with a sheet of nori to make DIY sushi.
@cookingwithamyy Forgot where I saw this version, but 🤯 #sushi #wrap #sushihacks #foodhacks #learnontiktok #tiktoktips #fyp #foryoupage #fy
♬ The ryujin hip trend - Alon uwu
3. This clever tutorial for making copycat Cheesecake Factory avocado egg rolls at home with just five ingredients.
@mamainthekitchen Cheesecake Factory Avocado Egg Rolls #foodtiktok #cheesecakefactory #copycat #tiktokfood #recipes #recipe #eggrolls #avocadoeggrolls #foodie #foodies
♬ Summer - Instrumental - Devinney
4. And this clever egg hack, which might completely change the way you make a breakfast sandwich.
5. This trick for the easiest pizza ever that happens to be keto-friendly. No pizza dough? No problem.
6. And this genius way to upgrade instant ramen into a gourmet meal with just a few extra ingredients.
@ingalam this is the only way I eat my ramen now 😤 #ramen #ramenhacks #ramenrecipe #koreanfood #ramennoodle #cookinghacks #cookingtips #ramenchallenge
♬ original sound - Inga
7. This matcha affogato recipe that I'm making on repeat.
@coffeebae97 ✿ matcha affogato ✿ give it a nice swingle
♬ Ghibli-style nostalgic waltz(806744) - MaSssuguMusic
8. Or this one-pot pasta trick for the creamiest, cheesiest low-effort meal.
@cookingwithayeh Baked Feta Pasta is def worth all the hype!! Inspired by the lovely @feelgoodfoodie 💗 #fyp #foodtiktok #bakedfeta #pasta #foryou #foryoupage
♬ Taste It - Ikson
9. And this smart method for the creamiest, lump-free mashed potatoes.
10. This outrageously good garlic naan recipe you can make using ingredients you probably already have on hand.
@thatdudecancook Restaurant style garlic naan #naan #bread #learnontiktok #cook
♬ Above the Storm - Stick Figure
11. Or these simple mason jar margaritas that you don't even need a cocktail shaker to whip up.
@courtandnate The most refreshing drink! Skip the tequila for a tasty mocktail✨ #recipes #cocktailrecipe #margarita #happyhour #lifeontheroad
♬ Monkeys Spinning Monkeys - Kevin MacLeod
12. And this three-ingredient Oreo fudge that literally anyone can make.
@caughtsnackin Homemade Oreo Fudge 😱🤘🏼 #boredvibes #recipes #ukfood #oreo #fudge #food #fyp #foryoupage #hack #chocolate #tasty #cooking
♬ Oreo - 李让同学
13. These lightened-up, air fryer chicken nuggets that get so crispy that they taste like they were deep-fried in oil.
@thegoldenbalance HealthiER Chicken Nuggets 🤤 Details on IG: TheGoldenBalance (Linked to Personal) #reupload #homecooking #healthy #recipe #food
♬ original sound - Ahmad Alzahabi
14. And this 20-minute chocolate lava cake recipe that's guaranteed to impress.
@bakingenvy easiest chocolate LAVA cake #tiktokcooks #tiktokrecipe #yum #lavacake #foryou #fyp #chocolaterecipe
♬ What You Know Bout Love - Pop Smoke
15. This vanilla sweet cream Starbucks copycat so you can save that $5 on your morning drink.
16. This simple yet brilliant pasta draining hack that is a total game changer.
@myhealthydish The Internet taught me a hack on how to drain pasta #cookinghacks #pasta #cookingtip #recipes
♬ Savage - Megan Thee Stallion
17. This method for the most indulgent grilled cheese sandwich of all time, inspired by the Disneyland recipe.
@lifewithmarq Disneyland Grilled Cheese Sandwich #grilledcheese #grilledcheesesandwich #realityripple #fyp #recipes #easyrecipe #recipesoftiktok #disneyfood
♬ original sound - lifewithmarq
18. Or this technique for turning a simple bulb of garlic into creamy, spreadable deliciousness.
@flakeysalt This went from garlic to ~𝓖𝓪𝓻𝓵𝓲𝓬~ #HowTo CurlsCheck #foryoupage #fyp #foryou #food #foodlover #skills #howto #cooking #cookinghacks
♬ original sound - Joshua weissman
19. This seriously cheesy sandwich hack you never knew you needed.
@5.minute.recipes #learnontiktok Oh, just love it 😋 #TikTokPartner #cooking #recipes
♬ TAKE ME HOME - Ki