How to Import Recipes from Facebook

Want to save Facebook recipes, Tasty videos, and cooking group posts? This guide shows you how to import any recipe from Facebook into Flamyay - whether it's from your News Feed, a food page like BuzzFeed, or a cooking community. Stop losing recipes in your endless Facebook scroll!

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Find Your Recipe

Navigate to the recipe post or video you want to save. This could be:

A post on your News Feed
A video from a food page
A shared recipe in a cooking group
A recipe from a friend's timeline

2. Tap the Share Button

Look for the arrow icon (Share button) on the post and tap it.

3. Tap "More"

In the share menu, tap "More" (usually shown with three dots ⋯) to see all available sharing options.

4. Select Flamyay

Scroll through the list of apps and select "flamyay".

5. Done!

Your recipe will be imported and processed automatically. You'll receive a notification when it's ready! ✨

Quick Access via Flamyay

Launch Facebook directly from the Flamyay app:

In Flamyay, tap the "+ Import recipe" button
Select "Import from Facebook"
Review the quick instructions
Tap "Open Facebook" to launch the app
Browse and share recipes to Flamyay as you find them

What Gets Imported?

When you share a Facebook recipe, Flamyay will:

✅ Extract recipe text from the post

✅ Identify all ingredients and quantities

✅ Format cooking instructions step-by-step

✅ Save recipe images or video thumbnails

✅ Keep the source page/profile name

✅ Save the post URL for future reference

Tips for Facebook Imports

📱 Post Types That Work

Text Posts with Recipes ✅ Posts with ingredients and instructions written out work perfectly.

Recipe Videos ✅ Facebook's native recipe videos (especially from Tasty, BuzzFeed, etc.) import great!

Shared Articles ✅ Posts that share recipe blog articles will extract the recipe from the linked page.

Photos with Recipes ✅ Posts with recipe cards or recipe images containing text.

Group Posts ✅ Recipes shared in cooking groups and communities.

💡 Best Practices

✅ Expand "See More" If the post text is truncated with "See More," tap it to expand the full recipe before sharing.

✅ Check Comments Sometimes the full recipe is in the comments rather than the main post. Copy and paste it into Flamyay if needed.

✅ Look for Complete Info The best posts to import have:

Clear ingredient lists with measurements
Step-by-step instructions
Cooking time and serving size
Quality photos of the finished dish

✅ Recipe Videos For video posts, make sure recipe details are in the video description or captions, not just spoken in the video.

What Happens After Import?

Content Analysis 🤖 - Flamyay analyzes the post text and any linked content
Recipe Extraction 📋 - Ingredients and steps are identified and structured
Image Processing 🖼️ - The best image of the dish is saved
Organization 📁 - Recipe is formatted in Flamyay's clean, readable layout
Review & Contact Support 💬 - You can review, contact support if corrections needed
Start Cooking! 👨‍🍳 - Use in meal plans, shopping lists, or cook right away

Troubleshooting

"Flamyay not in share menu"

On Mobile:

Tap "More" or "..." in the share options
Look for Flamyay in the apps list
If not visible, make sure Flamyay is installed
Try restarting the Facebook app

On iPhone: You can reorder share options:

Tap "Edit" in the share sheet
Find Flamyay and move it higher
Tap "Done" to save

"Recipe incomplete after import"

This happens when recipe info is spread across the post, comments, or video. To fix:

Check the comments for the full recipe
Watch the video if it's a recipe video
Contact support if details are missing - we'll help complete it
Visit the source link if the post shared an external article

"No recipe detected"

Not all food posts are recipes. If the post is just a food photo without a recipe, our AI won't be able to extract recipe details.

Solution:

Look for a recipe link in the post
Check comments for recipe details
Use "Paste recipe text" in Flamyay if you can type it out

"Import failed"

Common reasons:

❌ Private post - You need permission to view the post

❌ Deleted content - The post or video has been removed

❌ Link broken - If it's a shared article, the link might be dead

❌ Connection issue - Check your internet and try again

Facebook Recipe Sources

Popular Food Pages

Look for recipes from:

Tasty - Quick recipe videos
BuzzFeed Food - Viral food content
Food Network - Professional recipes
Bon Appétit - Gourmet recipes
Delish - Easy, fun recipes

Cooking Groups

Join Facebook groups like:

Home cooking communities
Specific cuisine groups (Italian, Mexican, Asian, etc.)
Meal prep groups
Instant Pot/Air Fryer recipe groups
Dietary-specific groups (Keto, Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Following Friends & Family

See what your network is cooking:

Family recipes shared by relatives
Friend recommendations
Community cookbook posts
Local restaurant recreations

Pro Tips

💡 Organization

Track Your Sources Remember which Facebook pages and groups give you the best recipes so you can find more like them.

Save Page Links Flamyay automatically saves the source, so you can always go back to the original post.

💡 Discovery

Use Facebook Search Search for:

"Easy dinner recipes"
"30-minute meals"
Specific cuisines or dishes
Diet-specific recipes

Save Then Import Use Facebook's "Save Post" feature to bookmark recipes, then import them to Flamyay when you're organizing your cookbook.

Watch for Trends Facebook food trends often appear before they hit mainstream - import them early!

💡 Verification

Read Comments First Check the comments on recipe posts for:

Success stories and tips
Common issues to watch for
Ingredient substitutions
Cooking time adjustments

Note the Source If it's a shared article or blog post, visit the original source for additional details and variations.

Why Import to Flamyay?

Facebook recipes are:

👥 Social - Shared by people you trust
🎥 Visual - Great video tutorials
💬 Community-tested - Comments provide real feedback
🌍 Diverse - Recipes from all cultures

But they get:

😕 Lost in your feed - Hard to find again
📱 Scattered - Saved in different places
⏳ Outdated - Links break, videos get deleted
📚 Unorganized - No way to categorize or search

Flamyay solves all of this! Your recipes are:

✅ Organized in one place
✅ Searchable by ingredient or name
✅ Available offline
✅ Perfect for meal planning
✅ Easy to create shopping lists from

Popular Facebook Recipe Types

Import these popular categories:

🍝 One-pot meals - Quick cleanup recipes

🥘 Slow cooker recipes - Set-it-and-forget-it meals

🥗 Salad ideas - Creative, filling salads

🍰 Dessert hacks - Easy impressive desserts

🍔 Burger variations - Creative patties and toppings

🌮 Taco Tuesday - All the taco inspiration

🍕 Pizza night - Homemade and creative pizzas

🥐 Breakfast recipes - Start your day right

Related Guides

Discover more ways to import recipes:

Import from Instagram - Save Instagram posts and reels
Import from TikTok - Save viral recipe videos
Import from Websites - Import from any recipe site
Scan Recipes - Digitize physical recipes

See all import options →

Frequently Asked Questions

Why doesn't Flamyay appear in my Facebook share menu?

On mobile, tap "More" or the three dots (⋯) in the share options to reveal all apps. If Flamyay still doesn't appear, make sure the app is installed and up to date. Try restarting the Facebook app if needed.

Can I import recipes from Facebook groups?

Yes! Any recipe post or video shared in a Facebook group can be imported to Flamyay, as long as you have permission to view the group content. This is perfect for saving family recipes or community favorites.

What if the recipe is in the comments instead of the post?

If the full recipe is only in the comments, you'll need to copy that text and use the "Paste recipe text" option in Flamyay. Our AI can extract the structured recipe from the text you paste.

Do Facebook recipe videos work?

Absolutely! Facebook's native recipe videos (like those from Tasty, BuzzFeed Food, or other food pages) work great with Flamyay. The recipe details from the video description and captions are automatically extracted.

Can I import shared articles from recipe blogs?

Yes! When someone shares a recipe article on Facebook, Flamyay will follow the link and import the recipe from the original website. You get the full recipe, not just what's visible in the Facebook post.

Will my Facebook friends see that I imported their recipe?

No, importing is completely private. When you save someone's shared recipe to Flamyay, they won't receive any notification. The recipe is saved to your personal collection only.

Ready to organize all those saved Facebook recipes? Start importing and actually use them! 📱✨

From your feed to your kitchen - Flamyay makes it happen! 🍳