These Are The Most Trending Google Food Searches In 2022

Inspired by the moments, people and trends that keep us typing in the search bar, Google’s Year In Search compiles the top trending data, showing what we share in common and what makes us unique. Worldwide and local, from fun recipes to popular non-alcoholic drinks, the data is expansive.  

Below we wanted to share some of the most food-related trending data in the US. Some results make perfect pop culture sense, while others are sure to throw your curiosity for a curve ball.

Photo: Popo le Chien

Recipes

  • Sugo
  • Cincinnati Chili
  • Marry Me Chicken
  • Quick pancake
  • Mango pie
  • Green goddess salad
  • Jennifer Aniston salad
  • Grinder sandwich
  • Bella Hadid sandwich
  • The Bear spaghetti
Photo: Steven Depolo

Shortages

  • Diesel shortage
  • Baby formula shortage
  • Tampon shortage
  • Adderall shortage
  • Sriracha shortage
  • Food shortage
  • Cream cheese shortage
  • Avocado shortage
  • Lettuce shortage
  • Epidural shortage
Photo: jeffreyw

TikTok Recipe

  • Cinnamon roll
  • Pink sauce
  • Grinder sandwich
  • Green goddess salad
  • Cowboy caviar
  • Marry me chicken
  • Salmon rice bowl
  • Pot roast
  • Mexican rice
  • Crab rangoon
Photo: Media Library

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

  • Non-alcoholic rum
  • Non-alcoholic mint julep
  • Non-alcoholic red wine
  • Non-alcoholic tequila
  • Non-alcoholic vodka 
  • Non-alcoholic beers
  • Non-alcoholic margarita 
  • Non-alcoholic mulled wine
  • Non-alcoholic whiskey 
  • Non-alcoholic pina colada

Who would’ve guessed so many people were eating Marry Me Chicken and Green Goddess Salad? I can’t lie, that salad is pure fire, I even made some this past Thanksgiving. With the popularity of Hulu’s The Bear, the spaghetti recipe is no surprise, although I figured Chicago’s Italian Beef Sandwich would’ve made the cut too.

These are only a small handful of the interesting and eye-opening trends Year In Search has compiled. With our ever-present desire to learn and experience life around us, it’s a great reminder that as human beings, we’re not that different. If you’re curious about more top trends, here in the U.S. and around the globe, head over to the Year In Search website.

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