The MealDB
The MealDB offers a free Public API with extensive data on meals, recipes, ingredients, and categories. Developers use this API to build cooking apps, recipe websites, or meal planners. It requires no authentication and allows unlimited requests, making it accessible for all food-related projects.
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API Endpoints
Returns meals matching the given name with full recipe details.
Full URL
https://www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1/search.php?s={meal_name}Code Examples
curl -X GET 'https://www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1/search.php?s={meal_name}'Parameters
{
"s": "string (required) - Name of the meal to search"
}Example Response
{
"meals": [
{
"idMeal": "52772",
"strMeal": "Teriyaki Chicken Casserole",
"strIngredient1": "soy sauce",
"strIngredient2": "chicken breasts",
"strInstructions": "Preheat oven to 350 degrees F..."
}
]
}Version
v1
Rate Limit
unlimited
Tags
cookingrecipes
Technical Details
Authentication
NoneResponse Formats
JSONAvailability
globalStatus
Published Rate Limits
None specified
Supported Languages
English
Use Cases
recipe apps
meal planners
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