TikTok's Most Popular Food Trends This Year

TikTok has become a platform where new food trends keep popping up and quickly gaining popularity. Users share unique recipes and interesting ways to present dishes, inspiring millions of people around the world. These videos not only entertain but also introduce new flavors and cooking techniques. Here are the food trends of this year.

The Girl Dinner trend has evolved into a full-fledged movement celebrating casual, “deconstructed” meals and snacks. It’s less about a recipe and more about a mindset - allowing yourself, at the end of a long day, to put together a plate of whatever favorite bites you have on hand: cheese, crackers, fruit, olives, pickles, cured meats, or leftovers from the fridge. It’s a quick, no-fuss approach to dinner that has become especially popular among busy young people.

The humble canned fish - tuna, sardines, anchovies - has unexpectedly become the star of elegant at-home dinners. TikTok users are sharing videos of how they transform a simple tin into a restaurant-worthy appetizer, artfully serving it with good bread, crackers, fresh herbs, lemon, and pickled vegetables. This trend proves that affordable pantry staples can form the basis of a gourmet experience when paired with thoughtful presentation.

International flavors continue to dominate TikTok, and this year the spotlight is on Swedish sweets. Scandinavian “pick-and-mix” candies - especially salty licorice and ultra-sour gummies - have taken the platform by storm. Users share videos of their candy hauls and genuine reactions to the unique flavors, creating such a buzz that these treats have even sold out in some countries.

For sour and crunchy food lovers, a new creative idea has taken over TikTok - the pickle sandwich. In this trend, pickles replace traditional bread slices. The pickles are sliced, filled with cheese, meats, or other toppings, then baked or grilled until the cheese melts and holds everything together. It’s a low-carb, refreshing twist on the classic sandwich that’s as tangy as it is satisfying.

This unusual yet cozy recipe has become a TikTok favorite. It involves taking a whole onion, stuffing it with plenty of spices, butter, and sometimes other ingredients (similar to a seafood boil), then baking it until soft and caramelized. The result is a juicy, flavorful, buttery onion that’s often served with rice or potatoes - simple comfort food with a viral twist.

This luxurious chocolate bar has become one of the most sought-after desserts on social media. Its viral appeal comes from its unique texture - a layer of traditional kataifi pastry (fine, crispy vermicelli) and pistachio-tahini cream encased in milk or dark chocolate. The bar sold out worldwide, inspiring thousands of DIY recreations as TikTok users tried to replicate its delicate crunch and nutty flavor at home.

Hot honey has become the ultimate 2025 condiment upgrade, drizzled on everything from pizza and fried chicken to ice cream and cocktails. This spicy-sweet blend of honey infused with chili peppers delivers a fiery kick with floral notes, and TikTok creators are experimenting with DIY versions using fresh chilies and herbs. Its versatility has boosted sales for brands like Mike’s Hot Honey, proving it's the flavor bomb every pantry needs.

This fizzy, frothy delight went viral as a nostalgic soda hack: freeze Dr. Pepper into ice cubes, blend with heavy cream, and top with more soda for a whipped cream-like float. TikTokers add fall twists like pumpkin spice or maple syrup, evoking childhood root beer floats but with a caffeinated edge. Easy to make in under five minutes, it's become a go-to for quick, indulgent treats without the mess of traditional floats.

This 2025 hybrid sandwich layers Nutella with brie on sourdough, grilled until gooey and topped with crushed almonds for crunch. The sweet-savory clash-chocolate hazelnut melting against creamy cheese-has users raving about its unexpected harmony. It's a simple upgrade that's ideal for dessert-for-breakfast vibes, with videos hitting peak cozy-season popularity.

Cookie Fries transformed store-bought dough into fry-shaped treats, baked into golden strips perfect for dipping in milk, frosting, or chocolate ganache. TikTok's baking community loves the playful format, mimicking fast-food fries but with chewy, buttery centers. Customizable with mix-ins like M&Ms or sprinkles, they've inspired endless variations and family baking challenges.