South Africa’s favourite FoodTok moments from 2022

December 10, 2022 (Last Updated: December 8, 2022)

The end of the year is fast approaching, and for community-driven entertainment destination, TikTok, the moment calls for a rewind – a retrospective look at the hottest moments and trends on the platform with #YearOnTikTok.

TikTok Chief Operating Officer, Vanessa Pappas said: “We’re honoured to celebrate our global community who shaped this year’s trends, shared new ideas, learned from one another, and turned their passions into careers and livelihoods throughout 2022. It’s been truly inspiring to see over a billion people around the world show their creativity and come together to experience joy and find a sense of belonging on TikTok”.

Eats on Repeat: #FoodTok trends and other favourites

On TikTok, nothing captures the hearts and minds of South Africans more than food-related content, with pro chefs, amateur gastronomists and all-round foodies taking to the platform to showcase their culinary creations. These were the recipes and food hacks that made it to the top of menu:

  1. @yo.meal – student Chef Keso makes a South African corn dog
@yo.meal

Cheesey Corn Dogs😮‍💨🤤🔥 #mealsbyyomeal #fyp #foryoupage #trending #southafricanfood #f52grams #foodiesofsa #foodtiktok #foodporn #mzansitiktok🇿🇦 #cheesecorndog #kasiflava

♬ original sound – KESO 🙂

  1. @yungearn – food blogger vists most popular braai + Zulu cultural hub – Kwa Mai Mai
@yungearn

Replying to @sanele09 This was such an amazing place to go to 👏🔥👌 I’d definitely recommend this place to anybody 🔥 #fypsouthafrica #tiktoksouthafrica #foodtok #streetfood #tiktokmzansi

♬ Summer YoMuthi – Blaq Diamond

  1. @mfaniruthymiti – Chef creator teaches how to make wings
@mfaniruthymiti

#mfaniruthymiti #foodtok #kitchenhacks #diy #dunkedwings #homecook #recipesoftiktok #risingvoices #risingvoicessa #influencer #tiktoksouthafrica #hacksandtricks #tipsandtricks #trending #viraltok #viral

♬ original sound – Ruthy

  1. @natheerah_solomon – a simple 4-ingredient dessert
@natheerah_solomon

Recipe Inspiration! A simple Milk Tart recipe with an unexpected ingredient! 🤌🏽 #ad #foodtok

♬ Lazy Sunday – Official Sound Studio

  1. @4king_fantasties – self-taught chef takes a spin at 2min noodles with an Afrikaans narration
@4king_fantasties

#foodtiktok #foodtok #studentlife #student #4kingfantasties #DiscoverMe

♬ Hemel Op Die Platteland – Fokofpolisiekar

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Issued by MSL Group

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