Tasty Trending Recipes Actor Documentation

Overview

This Apify actor scrapes trending recipe meals from Tasty.co, one of the world's largest food-focused digital platforms. It enables developers, food enthusiasts, and researchers to programmatically access Tasty's extensive recipe database through a simple API interface.

Features

• Search through thousands of trending Tasty.co recipes
• Retrieve detailed recipe information including ingredients, instructions, and nutritional data
• Support for pagination to handle large result sets
• Easy integration with other applications and workflows
• Efficient data extraction with rate limiting and error handling

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
limit	string	"7"	Number of trending recipes to return

Usage Examples

Basic Usage

1const input = {
2    "limit": "12"
3   
4};

Output Format

The actor returns data in JSON format with the following structure:

1{
2  "count": 25,
3  "items": [
4    {
5      "id": 9150,
6      "name": "Brazilian Cheese Bread",
7      "position": null,
8      "slug": "brazilian-cheese-bread",
9      "url": "https://tasty.co/recipe/brazilian-cheese-bread",
10      "credits": [
11        {
12          "is_verified": false,
13          "name": "Sarah Banh",
14          "picture_url": "",
15          "type": "internal",
16          "user_id": null
17        }
18      ],
19      "thumbnail_alt_text": "",
20      "type": "recipe",
21      "compilations": [],
22      "times": {
23        "cook_time": {
24          "minutes": 15,
25          "display": "15 minutes",
26          "iso": "PT15M"
27        },
28        "prep_time": {
29          "minutes": 10,
30          "display": "10 minutes",
31          "iso": "PT10M"
32        },
33        "total_time": {
34          "minutes": 25,
35          "display": "25 minutes",
36          "iso": "PT25M"
37        }
38      },
39      "thumbnail_url": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/thumbnailer-prod-us-east-1/video-api/assets/513141.jpg",
40      "thumb_standard": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/thumbnailer-prod-us-east-1/video-api/assets/513141.jpg?output-format=auto&output-quality=60&resize=300:*",
41      "thumb_big": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/thumbnailer-prod-us-east-1/video-api/assets/513141.jpg?output-format=auto&output-quality=60&resize=600:*",
42      "thumb_dblbig": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/thumbnailer-prod-us-east-1/video-api/assets/513141.jpg?output-quality=100&resize=900:*",
43      "tags": [
44        "brazilian",
45        "gluten_free",
46        "vegetarian",
47        "under_30_minutes",
48        "breakfast",
49        "brunch",
50        "baking",
51        "blender",
52        "bakery_goods",
53        "bread",
54        "breads_pastries",
55        "eggs",
56        "dairy"
57      ],
58      "aspect_ratio": "9:16"
59    },
60    {
61      "id": 176,
62      "name": "General Tso’s Chicken",
63      "position": 1,
64      "slug": "general-tsos-chicken",
65      "url": "https://tasty.co/recipe/general-tsos-chicken",
66      "credits": [
67        {
68          "is_verified": false,
69          "name": "Michael Price",
70          "picture_url": "",
71          "type": "internal",
72          "user_id": null
73        }
74      ],
75      "thumbnail_alt_text": "",
76      "type": "recipe",
77      "compilations": [
78        556
79      ],
80      "times": {
81        "cook_time": {
82          "minutes": 20,
83          "display": "20 minutes",
84          "iso": "PT20M"
85        },
86        "prep_time": {
87          "minutes": 40,
88          "display": "40 minutes",
89          "iso": "PT40M"
90        },
91        "total_time": {
92          "minutes": 60,
93          "display": "1 hr",
94          "iso": "PT1H"
95        }
96      },
97      "thumbnail_url": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/e2eee87fc26141c09d07ca7c57edcdb3/BFV11676_EasyGeneralTsosChicken-ThumbTextless1080.jpg",
98      "thumb_standard": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/e2eee87fc26141c09d07ca7c57edcdb3/BFV11676_EasyGeneralTsosChicken-ThumbTextless1080.jpg?output-format=auto&output-quality=60&resize=300:*",
99      "thumb_big": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/e2eee87fc26141c09d07ca7c57edcdb3/BFV11676_EasyGeneralTsosChicken-ThumbTextless1080.jpg?output-format=auto&output-quality=60&resize=600:*",
100      "thumb_dblbig": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/e2eee87fc26141c09d07ca7c57edcdb3/BFV11676_EasyGeneralTsosChicken-ThumbTextless1080.jpg?output-quality=100&resize=900:*",
101      "tags": [
102        "chinese",
103        "comfort_food",
104        "dairy_free",
105        "dinner",
106        "kid_friendly",
107        "deep_fry",
108        "weeknight",
109        "dutch_oven",
110        "stove_top",
111        "one_pot_or_pan",
112        "special_occasion",
113        "pyrex",
114        "saute_pan",
115        "spatula",
116        "tongs",
117        "chefs_knife",
118        "cutting_board",
119        "liquid_measuring_cup",
120        "dry_measuring_cups",
121        "measuring_spoons",
122        "mixing_bowl",
123        "spider",
124        "under_45_minutes",
125        "under_1_hour",
126        "meal",
127        "difficulty",
128        "asian",
129        "chicken",
130        "stir_fry",
131        "gluten",
132        "soy",
133        "chicken",
134        "budget"
135      ],
136      "aspect_ratio": "1:1"
137    },
138    {
139      "id": 208,
140      "name": "Cheesy Chicken And Broccoli Pasta",
141      "position": 2,
142      "slug": "cheesy-chicken-and-broccoli-pasta",
143      "url": "https://tasty.co/recipe/cheesy-chicken-and-broccoli-pasta",
144      "credits": [
145        {
146          "is_verified": false,
147          "name": null,
148          "picture_url": "",
149          "type": "internal",
150          "user_id": null
151        }
152      ],
153      "thumbnail_alt_text": "",
154      "type": "recipe",
155      "compilations": [
156        980,
157        1326,
158        2604,
159        3374
160      ],
161      "times": {
162        "cook_time": {
163          "minutes": 30,
164          "display": "30 minutes",
165          "iso": "PT30M"
166        },
167        "prep_time": {
168          "minutes": 10,
169          "display": "10 minutes",
170          "iso": "PT10M"
171        },
172        "total_time": {
173          "minutes": 40,
174          "display": "40 minutes",
175          "iso": "PT40M"
176        }
177      },
178      "thumbnail_url": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/2de9ee0b60944ff6a0dc73aee761c061/BFV6664_CheesyChickenAndBroccoliPasta_FBthumbB1080sq.jpg",
179      "thumb_standard": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/2de9ee0b60944ff6a0dc73aee761c061/BFV6664_CheesyChickenAndBroccoliPasta_FBthumbB1080sq.jpg?output-format=auto&output-quality=60&resize=300:*",
180      "thumb_big": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/2de9ee0b60944ff6a0dc73aee761c061/BFV6664_CheesyChickenAndBroccoliPasta_FBthumbB1080sq.jpg?output-format=auto&output-quality=60&resize=600:*",
181      "thumb_dblbig": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/2de9ee0b60944ff6a0dc73aee761c061/BFV6664_CheesyChickenAndBroccoliPasta_FBthumbB1080sq.jpg?output-quality=100&resize=900:*",
182      "tags": [
183        "north_american",
184        "italian",
185        "comfort_food",
186        "healthy",
187        "easy",
188        "dinner",
189        "kid_friendly",
190        "weeknight",
191        "fusion",
192        "stove_top",
193        "meal_prep",
194        "one_pot_or_pan",
195        "pan_fry",
196        "sauce_pan",
197        "wooden_spoon",
198        "chefs_knife",
199        "cutting_board",
200        "liquid_measuring_cup",
201        "dry_measuring_cups",
202        "measuring_spoons",
203        "mccormick_easy_dinner",
204        "under_45_minutes",
205        "under_1_hour",
206        "high_protein",
207        "high_fiber",
208        "meal",
209        "chicken",
210        "pasta",
211        "gluten",
212        "dairy",
213        "chicken"
214      ],
215      "aspect_ratio": "1:1"
216    },
217    {
218      "id": 7450,
219      "name": "Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup",
220      "position": 3,
221      "slug": "easy-broccoli-cheddar-soup",
222      "url": "https://tasty.co/recipe/easy-broccoli-cheddar-soup",
223      "credits": [
224        {
225          "is_verified": false,
226          "name": "Andrea Linton",
227          "picture_url": "",
228          "type": "community",
229          "user_id": null
230        }
231      ],
232      "thumbnail_alt_text": "",
233      "type": "recipe",
234      "compilations": [],
235      "times": {
236        "cook_time": {
237          "minutes": 20,
238          "display": "20 minutes",
239          "iso": "PT20M"
240        },
241        "prep_time": {
242          "minutes": 10,
243          "display": "10 minutes",
244          "iso": "PT10M"
245        },
246        "total_time": {
247          "minutes": 30,
248          "display": "30 minutes",
249          "iso": "PT30M"
250        }
251      },
252      "thumbnail_url": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/tasty-app-user-assets-prod-us-east-1/recipes/598bb95dce5641afb9e257dc3d6cf7f9.png",
253      "thumb_standard": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/tasty-app-user-assets-prod-us-east-1/recipes/598bb95dce5641afb9e257dc3d6cf7f9.png?output-format=auto&output-quality=60&resize=300:*",
254      "thumb_big": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/tasty-app-user-assets-prod-us-east-1/recipes/598bb95dce5641afb9e257dc3d6cf7f9.png?output-format=auto&output-quality=60&resize=600:*",
255      "thumb_dblbig": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/tasty-app-user-assets-prod-us-east-1/recipes/598bb95dce5641afb9e257dc3d6cf7f9.png?output-quality=100&resize=900:*",
256      "tags": [
257        "comfort_food",
258        "healthy",
259        "vegetarian",
260        "easy",
261        "under_30_minutes",
262        "dinner",
263        "kid_friendly",
264        "lunch",
265        "steam",
266        "weeknight",
267        "winter",
268        "stove_top",
269        "meal_prep",
270        "one_pot_or_pan",
271        "under_45_minutes",
272        "under_1_hour",
273        "meal",
274        "difficulty",
275        "soups",
276        "gluten",
277        "dairy",
278        "budget"
279      ],
280      "aspect_ratio": "16:9"
281    },
282    {
283      "id": 1029,
284      "name": "Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry",
285      "position": 4,
286      "slug": "honey-garlic-shrimp-stir-fry",
287      "url": "https://tasty.co/recipe/honey-garlic-shrimp-stir-fry",
288      "credits": [
289        {
290          "is_verified": false,
291          "name": "Robin Broadfoot",
292          "picture_url": "",
293          "type": "internal",
294          "user_id": null
295        }
296      ],
297      "thumbnail_alt_text": "",
298      "type": "recipe",
299      "compilations": [
300        2645,
301        2873,
302        3163,
303        3335,
304        3369,
305        3378,
306        3452,
307        3564
308      ],
309      "times": {
310        "cook_time": {
311          "minutes": 10,
312          "display": "10 minutes",
313          "iso": "PT10M"
314        },
315        "prep_time": {
316          "minutes": 20,
317          "display": "20 minutes",
318          "iso": "PT20M"
319        },
320        "total_time": {
321          "minutes": 30,
322          "display": "30 minutes",
323          "iso": "PT30M"
324        }
325      },
326      "thumbnail_url": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/cb91d8637d9340f79c63160f0f9cd196/Thumb_A.jpg",
327      "thumb_standard": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/cb91d8637d9340f79c63160f0f9cd196/Thumb_A.jpg?output-format=auto&output-quality=60&resize=300:*",
328      "thumb_big": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/cb91d8637d9340f79c63160f0f9cd196/Thumb_A.jpg?output-format=auto&output-quality=60&resize=600:*",
329      "thumb_dblbig": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/cb91d8637d9340f79c63160f0f9cd196/Thumb_A.jpg?output-quality=100&resize=900:*",
330      "tags": [
331        "north_american",
332        "seafood",
333        "dairy_free",
334        "under_30_minutes",
335        "dinner",
336        "stove_top",
337        "pescatarian",
338        "under_45_minutes",
339        "under_1_hour",
340        "low_calorie",
341        "high_protein",
342        "low_fat",
343        "asian",
344        "stir_fry",
345        "shellfish",
346        "gluten",
347        "soy",
348        "seafood",
349        "budget"
350      ],
351      "aspect_ratio": "1:1"
352    },
353    {
354      "id": 9113,
355      "name": "Onion Boil Pasta",
356      "position": 5,
357      "slug": "onion-boil-pasta",
358      "url": "https://tasty.co/recipe/onion-boil-pasta",
359      "credits": [
360        {
361          "is_verified": true,
362          "name": "Ivanna Lopez Guajardo",
363          "picture_url": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/AAcHTtcS5RtJFFWgLr18rpLNE1QfRHGnjTdDFAnzTUvuNNmozw=s96-c",
364          "type": "internal",
365          "user_id": 22266775
366        }
367      ],
368      "thumbnail_alt_text": "",
369      "type": "recipe",
370      "compilations": [],
371      "times": {
372        "cook_time": {
373          "minutes": 60,
374          "display": "1 hr",
375          "iso": "PT1H"
376        },
377        "prep_time": {
378          "minutes": 10,
379          "display": "10 minutes",
380          "iso": "PT10M"
381        },
382        "total_time": {
383          "minutes": 70,
384          "display": "1 hr 10 min",
385          "iso": "PT1H10M"
386        }
387      },
388      "thumbnail_url": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/thumbnailer-prod-us-east-1/video-api/assets/509294.jpg",
389      "thumb_standard": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/thumbnailer-prod-us-east-1/video-api/assets/509294.jpg?output-format=auto&output-quality=60&resize=300:*",
390      "thumb_big": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/thumbnailer-prod-us-east-1/video-api/assets/509294.jpg?output-format=auto&output-quality=60&resize=600:*",
391      "thumb_dblbig": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/thumbnailer-prod-us-east-1/video-api/assets/509294.jpg?output-quality=100&resize=900:*",
392      "tags": [
393        "easy",
394        "dinner",
395        "lunch",
396        "blender",
397        "dutch_oven",
398        "microwave",
399        "meal",
400        "pasta",
401        "gluten",
402        "dairy"
403      ],
404      "aspect_ratio": "9:16"
405    },
406    {
407      "id": 788,
408      "name": "3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies",
409      "position": 6,
410      "slug": "3-ingredient-peanut-butter-cookies",
411      "url": "https://tasty.co/recipe/3-ingredient-peanut-butter-cookies",
412      "credits": [
413        {
414          "is_verified": false,
415          "name": "Adam Bianchi",
416          "picture_url": "",
417          "type": "internal",
418          "user_id": null
419        }
420      ],
421      "thumbnail_alt_text": "",
422      "type": "recipe",
423      "compilations": [
424        664,
425        815,
426        831,
427        976,
428        1527,
429        1585,
430        1740,
431        2350,
432        2505,
433        2780,
434        3238
435      ],
436      "times": {
437        "cook_time": {
438          "minutes": 10,
439          "display": "10 minutes",
440          "iso": "PT10M"
441        },
442        "prep_time": {
443          "minutes": 10,
444          "display": "10 minutes",
445          "iso": "PT10M"
446        },
447        "total_time": {
448          "minutes": 20,
449          "display": "20 minutes",
450          "iso": "PT20M"
451        }
452      },
453      "thumbnail_url": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/334c9eee7f37412fba5111e291dd6cb1/YT_Thumb.jpg",
454      "thumb_standard": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/334c9eee7f37412fba5111e291dd6cb1/YT_Thumb.jpg?output-format=auto&output-quality=60&resize=300:*",
455      "thumb_big": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/334c9eee7f37412fba5111e291dd6cb1/YT_Thumb.jpg?output-format=auto&output-quality=60&resize=600:*",
456      "thumb_dblbig": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/334c9eee7f37412fba5111e291dd6cb1/YT_Thumb.jpg?output-quality=100&resize=900:*",
457      "tags": [
458        "north_american",
459        "dairy_free",
460        "gluten_free",
461        "low_carb",
462        "5_ingredients_or_less",
463        "easy",
464        "under_30_minutes",
465        "desserts",
466        "kid_friendly",
467        "snacks",
468        "baking",
469        "party",
470        "indulgent_sweets",
471        "bakery_goods",
472        "oven_mitts",
473        "pyrex",
474        "whisk",
475        "baking_pan",
476        "cooling_rack",
477        "dry_measuring_cups",
478        "mixing_bowl",
479        "holiday_cookie_recipe",
480        "walmart_holiday_bundle",
481        "budget_four",
482        "shoppable_recipes_seasonal_desserts",
483        "under_45_minutes",
484        "under_1_hour",
485        "low_calorie",
486        "low_sugar",
487        "cookies",
488        "eggs",
489        "peanuts",
490        "halal"
491      ],
492      "aspect_ratio": "1:1"
493    }
494  ]
495}

Use Cases

• Recipe aggregation websites and apps
• Meal planning services
• Food bloggers and content creators
• Nutritional analysis tools
• Restaurant menu inspiration
• Dietary requirement filtering

Installation & Setup

1. Create an Apify account at apify.com
2. Navigate to the Apify Console
3. Search for "Tasty Recipes Search Actor"
4. Click "Try Actor"

Running the Actor

Via Apify Console

1. Open the actor in Apify Console
2. Configure input parameters
3. Click "Run"

Via API

1curl --request POST \
2  --url https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/[ACTOR_NAME]/runs?token=[YOUR_API_TOKEN] \
3  --header 'content-type: application/json' \
4  --data '{
5    "query": "chicken",
6    "page": "1",
7    "perPage": "20"
8  }'

Best Practices

• Use specific search terms for better results
• Implement pagination for large data sets
• Consider rate limiting for bulk requests
• Cache results when appropriate
• Handle error responses gracefully

Error Handling

The actor implements robust error handling for common scenarios:

• Invalid input parameters
• Network connectivity issues
• Rate limiting responses
• Invalid or empty search results

Limitations

• Maximum 100 results per page
• Rate limiting applies to prevent server overload
• Some premium recipes might not be accessible
• Search results depend on Tasty.co's content availability

Support

For issues and feature requests, please: Contact support at pintoflowpt@gmail.com

Keywords

recipes, tasty, food scraping, recipe api, cooking, meal planning, food data, web scraping, apify actor, tasty.co, recipe search, food database, cooking api, recipe crawler, food scraper

Related Projects

• https://apify.com/pintostudio/tasty-search
• https://apify.com/pintostudio/tasty-meals
• https://apify.com/pintostudio/tasty-ingredients

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