Forkify API v1 Documentation
This is the Forkify API, which replaces the deprecated food2fork API that is shown in the course videos.
Important details:
- No need to use CORS proxy or API key
- Supports up to 100 requests per hour
- Search terms are limited. Search for "pizza" or another meal from this list 🡒 search queries
- Only GET requests allowed
Search
Returns a list of recipes for a specific query
Path: https://forkify-api.herokuapp.com/api/search
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| q | Yes | Query text. For example q=pizza. See the list of all available queries 🡒 search queries |
Example URL: https://forkify-api.herokuapp.com/api/search?q=pizza
Get
Returns the details about a specific recipe
Path: https://forkify-api.herokuapp.com/api/get
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| rId | Yes | Recipe id. For example rId=47746 |
Example URL: https://forkify-api.herokuapp.com/api/get?rId=47746