Rich Results

Recipe Schema Markup

Generate Recipe JSON-LD for Google's recipe rich results — including cook time, ingredients, nutrition facts, and star ratings in search.

Rich result type
Recipe rich results, Google Images
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What valid Recipe JSON-LD looks like

A complete, validator-ready example — drop it in your <head>, swap the values for yours, and you're done.

<script type="application/ld+json">
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Recipe",
  "name": "Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies",
  "author": {
    "@type": "Person",
    "name": "Jane Smith"
  },
  "image": "https://yoursite.com/cookies.jpg",
  "description": "Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside.",
  "prepTime": "PT15M",
  "cookTime": "PT12M",
  "recipeYield": "24 cookies",
  "recipeIngredient": [
    "2 cups flour",
    "1 cup butter",
    "1 cup sugar"
  ],
  "recipeInstructions": "Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix dry ingredients. Cream butter and sugar...",
  "nutrition": {
    "@type": "NutritionInformation",
    "calories": "180 calories"
  }
}
</script>
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Required fields

  • name
  • image
  • author

Recommended fields

  • recipeIngredient
  • recipeInstructions
  • cookTime
  • prepTime
  • nutrition
  • aggregateRating

Common Recipe schema errors

  • ✗image missing — required for recipe rich results
  • ✗cookTime not in ISO 8601 format
  • ✗recipeInstructions is plain text instead of HowToStep array
  • ✗Missing recipeYield

Generate Recipe schema

Fill in the fields below to generate valid JSON-LD you can paste directly into your page.

Recipe schema — frequently asked questions

Is image required for Recipe rich results?

Yes — Google requires at least one image for recipe rich results. The image should be of the finished dish and at least 1200px wide.

How do I format cook time?

Use ISO 8601 duration: PT20M for 20 minutes, PT1H for 1 hour. Google displays this as human-readable time in rich results.

Can I add nutrition information?

Yes — use the NutritionInformation type with calories, fatContent, proteinContent etc. This data may appear in recipe rich results.

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