Cooking recipes with AI
Artificial intelligence has become a new kitchen assistant. Every day, users turn to tools like
ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini to ask what to cook, how to prepare certain foods, or how to make the most of the ingredients they have at home.But what are the recipes people ask AI for the most?These platforms don't necessarily publish detailed statistics that would allow us to establish a universal ranking of the most frequently requested recipes. However, when asking
ChatGPT, Copilot and Gemini directly, very clear patterns emerge: chicken, pasta, traditional dishes, quick recipes, doughs, desserts and healthy alternatives are among the most frequently mentioned categories.The comparison also reveals something interesting: people don't use artificial intelligence solely to look for a recipe. They also ask how to substitute ingredients, how long to cook a certain food, what to make with what they have in the fridge, or how to adapt a recipe to their needs.
Which recipes do people ask ChatGPT for the most?
When asking
ChatGPT about the recipes users tend to request, several recurring categories appear.Among the featured dishes are:
- Carbonara pasta.
- Bolognese pasta.
- Alfredo pasta.
- Lasagna.
- Baked chicken.
- Chicken in sauce.
- Juicy chicken breast.
- Teriyaki chicken.
- Chicken and rice.
- Fried rice.
- Paella.
- Risotto.
- Tacos.
- Enchiladas.
- Chilaquiles.
- Pozole.
- Guacamole.
- Brownies.
- Cheesecake.
- Cookies.
- Chocolate cake.
- Tiramisu.
- Pancakes.
- Waffles.
- Chicken curry.
- Ramen.
- Homemade pizza.
- Sushi.
- Hummus.
Entire categories also come up frequently, such as
air fryer recipes, 20- or 30-minute dinners, recipes with few ingredients, high-protein dishes and healthy meals.The variety of these queries shows that AI users aren't necessarily looking for sophisticated dishes. Many questions respond to a much simpler need: preparing a delicious, practical meal with everyday ingredients.
Chicken emerges as one of the big stars
If there's one food that keeps coming up in the responses from the AI tools consulted, it's
chicken.ChatGPT mentions preparations such as baked chicken, chicken in sauce, juicy breast and teriyaki chicken.Copilot also places chicken recipes among the popular preparations and especially highlights
baked chicken breast,
roast chicken and
white chicken chili.This makes sense from a culinary standpoint. Chicken can be baked, fried, roasted, grilled, added to soups, served with rice, mixed with pasta, or paired with countless sauces.It also generates plenty of practical questions for an AI:How long should chicken breast be cooked?How do you keep baked chicken juicy?What spices go well with chicken?What can I make with chicken and potatoes?How do you cook chicken in an air fryer?This kind of query makes chicken a particularly well-suited ingredient for AI-assisted cooking.
Copilot highlights popular recipes and food trends
In the query made to
Microsoft Copilot, besides classic recipes, dishes tied to recent culinary trends also appear.Among them are
hot honey,
lasagna soup and
chia pudding.
Baked chicken breast
This is a simple dish that can be combined with potatoes, vegetables and different aromatic herbs.
Its popularity also has a practical explanation: a person can ask an AI to adjust the recipe based on the weight of the breast, the ingredients on hand, or the type of oven.
Roast chicken
Roast chicken remains one of the most recognizable homemade dishes and allows for numerous variations depending on the country and seasonings used.
White chicken chili
This is an alternative to traditional chili that usually combines chicken, white beans, spices and other ingredients depending on the version chosen.
Hot honey
The combination of sweet and spicy flavors has become increasingly visible in contemporary cooking.Hot honey can be used to top pizza, chicken, cheeses and other dishes.
Lasagna soup
Lasagna soup carries over some of the characteristic flavors of this Italian dish into a hearty, comforting soup format.
Chia pudding
Chia seeds mixed with milk or plant-based beverages make it easy to prepare breakfasts that can be left to rest for several hours.Copilot also mentions classics like
Alfredo pasta,
Greek salad and vegetable-based dishes such as
cauliflower fritters.
What recipes do people usually ask Gemini for?
The response obtained from
Google Gemini places more emphasis on traditional, everyday cooking, particularly dishes related to Latin American and Spanish cuisine.Among the common queries, it mentions
traditional stews,
sauces,
grilled dishes,
marinated meats and
homemade dough.
Stews and comfort dishes
Examples include dishes like
black beans and lentils.With these recipes, the questions asked to an AI can be extremely specific:How long should the beans be soaked?How do you get black beans to turn out soft?
What do you do if the lentils turned out too watery?Can they be made without certain ingredients?The usefulness of AI lies precisely in being able to continue the conversation based on what happens during preparation.
Sauces and side dishes
Gemini also highlights recipes such as
guasacaca and
tartar sauce.This group is particularly interesting because sauces allow for countless variations. A person can ask for an original recipe and later request a version without egg, less spicy, with different herbs, or adapted to the ingredients they have available.
Grilling and meats
Another frequent category relates to marinades, seasonings, grilled meats and cooking times.In this case, users don't always ask for a full recipe. Often they're trying to resolve a specific question about cooking technique.
Homemade dough
Basic preparations also appear, such as dough for
arepas, empanadas and pizza.These are seemingly simple recipes, but they generate numerous questions related to quantities, consistency, fermentation and ingredient substitution.
Pasta is another big AI favorite
Pasta comes up repeatedly among the responses analyzed.ChatGPT mentions carbonara, bolognese, Alfredo and lasagna, while Copilot highlights
Alfredo pasta and gnocchi-based dishes.This reveals another important pattern in culinary queries: simple, well-known recipes generate a lot of searches because they also allow for numerous variations.A user might start by asking:How do you make Alfredo pasta?And then continue:Can I make it without cream?What cheese can I use?How much pasta do I need for four people?What do I do if the sauce turned out too thick?This progressive conversation is one of the main differences between searching for a traditional recipe online and asking an artificial intelligence for help.
Quick recipes: a shared need
Another pattern shared across the different responses is the search for
convenience.People increasingly ask for:
- 20-minute recipes.
- Quick dinners.
- Meals with few ingredients.
- Air fryer recipes.
- Dishes made with what's on hand at home.
- Meals that can be prepared in advance.
A typical query is no longer necessarily
