How to Import Recipes from Instagram

Want to save Instagram recipes to your phone? This guide shows you how to import any recipe from Instagram (posts, reels, or stories) into Flamyay - the best app for organizing cooking content. Follow these simple steps to never lose a recipe again, whether it's from your favorite food creator or a viral cooking trend.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Instagram is full of amazing recipe content from food creators. Here's how to save them to Flamyay:

1. Find Your Recipe

Open Instagram and navigate to the recipe post, reel, or story you want to save.

2. Tap the Send Icon

Look for the paper airplane icon (Send) at the bottom of the post and tap it.

3. Share to Flamyay

1. Tap "Share to..." from the options that appear
2. Select "flamyay" from your list of apps
3. Done! The recipe will be imported and processed automatically

Quick Access via Flamyay

Want to browse Instagram for recipes? You can launch Instagram directly from Flamyay:

1. In Flamyay, tap the "+ Import recipe" button
2. Select "Import from Instagram"
3. Read the quick instructions
4. Tap "Open Instagram" to launch the app
5. Follow the share steps above when you find a recipe you like

What Gets Imported?

When you import from Instagram, Flamyay will:

✅ Extract recipe instructions from the caption

✅ Identify ingredients mentioned in the post

✅ Save the best image of the dish

✅ Include the original creator's name

✅ Note the source URL for reference

✅ Process carousels (multiple images) as one recipe

Tips for Instagram Imports

📸 Post Types That Work

Regular Posts ✅ Static posts with recipe details in the caption work perfectly.

Reels ✅ Short-form videos with recipe info in the caption import seamlessly.

Carousels ✅ Multi-image posts will be imported with all images included.

Stories ✅ You can import recipe stories! Just share them to Flamyay before they expire (24 hours).

💡 Best Practices

✅ Check the caption - Make sure the full recipe is visible in the caption, not cut off with "...more"

✅ Creator credit - Flamyay automatically saves the creator's name and profile link

✅ High-quality images - Instagram's images are optimized and look great in Flamyay

What Happens After Import?

Once Flamyay receives your Instagram recipe:

1. AI Processing 🤖 - Our AI analyzes the post to extract the recipe details

2. Structuring 📋 - Ingredients and instructions are organized into a proper format

3. Image Extraction 🖼️ - We save the best quality image available

4. Review Notification 🔔 - You'll get a notification to review and confirm the import

5. Contact Support if Needed 💬 - If anything needs correcting, our team is here to help

6. Start Cooking! 👨‍🍳 - Your recipe is ready to use in meal plans and shopping lists

Troubleshooting

"Flamyay doesn't appear in my share menu"

On iOS:

1. Scroll to the end of your share sheet
2. Tap "Edit Actions" or "More"
3. Find Flamyay and toggle it on
4. Drag it higher in the list for quicker access

On Android:

1. Look for Flamyay in the "More" section
2. If not there, make sure Flamyay is installed and updated
3. Try restarting the Instagram app

"Recipe import failed"

This can happen if:

• ❌ The post doesn't contain recipe information
• ❌ The post is private or has been deleted
• ❌ Your internet connection is unstable
• ❌ The caption is too short or unclear

Solution: Try copying the recipe text manually and using the "Paste recipe text" option in Flamyay instead.

"Ingredients or instructions are missing"

Instagram posts don't always have complete recipes. After import:

1. Review the recipe in Flamyay
2. Contact support if ingredients or steps are missing
3. Watch the reel again to gather any missing details
4. Check the comments for additional recipe information

"Only the image imported, no text"

Some creators put recipe details in the video or in comments. To fix this:

1. Check the comments for a full recipe
2. Copy any recipe text from the comments
3. Contact support with the details and we'll help complete the recipe

Privacy & Credit

What We Save

• ✅ Recipe content (text and images)
• ✅ Creator's name and profile link
• ✅ Original post URL for reference

What We Don't Save

• ❌ Your Instagram account information
• ❌ Private messages or data
• ❌ Other people's posts you didn't share

Giving Credit

Flamyay automatically:

• Saves the creator's name with the recipe
• Links back to the original post
• Preserves the source information

When sharing recipes with others, the original creator is always credited! 🙏

Pro Tips

💡 Build Your Collection Save recipes from your favorite food creators to build your personal cookbook of tried-and-trusted recipes.

💡 Follow & Import Follow food creators you love, and import their best recipes as you discover them. Build your personal cookbook!

💡 Verify Before Cooking Always review imported recipes as Instagram posts might have incomplete info. Contact support if corrections are needed.

💡 Save Stories Quickly Recipe stories expire in 24 hours - import them immediately when you see them!

What to Import

Instagram is full of recipe inspiration. Here's what works great:

🥘 Quick recipes from food influencers

🍰 Baking tutorials with step-by-step carousels

🥗 Healthy meal ideas from fitness creators

🍜 Restaurant recreations from home chefs

🌮 Cultural recipes from authentic food accounts

🍕 Viral food trends before they disappear

Related Guides

Looking for more ways to import recipes? Check these out:

• Import from TikTok - Save viral TikTok recipe videos
• Import from Facebook - Save Facebook posts and videos
• Import from Websites - Use any recipe blog or site
• Scan Recipe Cards - Digitize meal kit cards

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I import Instagram recipes if Flamyay doesn't appear in my share menu?

On iOS, scroll to the end of your share sheet and tap "Edit Actions" or "More." Find Flamyay in the list and toggle it on. You can also drag it higher in the list for quicker access in the future. On Android, look for Flamyay in the "More" section of the share menu.

Can I import Instagram Stories?

Yes! You can import recipes from Instagram stories by sharing them to Flamyay. Just remember that stories expire after 24 hours, so make sure to import them before they disappear. Once imported, the recipe is permanently saved in your Flamyay collection.

Does importing work with private accounts?

You can import recipes from any account you follow or from public accounts. If an account is private and you don't follow them, you won't be able to access their content to import it.

Will the original creator know I imported their recipe?

No, importing is completely private. Flamyay automatically saves the creator's name and profile link for proper attribution, but they won't receive any notification that you've imported their recipe.

What if the recipe details are incomplete after importing?

Some Instagram posts don't include full recipe details. If important information is missing after import, please contact our support team and they'll help fix the recipe. You can also try re-importing after expanding the full caption or checking the comments for additional details.

Can I import carousel posts with multiple images?

Yes! Flamyay automatically processes carousel posts (multi-image posts) and imports all the images along with the recipe text from the caption.

Ready to turn your Instagram feed into your personal cookbook? Start importing those saved recipes today! 📱✨

Remember: The best recipes are the ones you actually cook. Flamyay makes it easy to go from inspiration to your kitchen!