Recipes with ingredients and instructions from TheMealDB (uses the public test key unless THEMEALDB_KEY is set).
About the TheMealDB API
TheMealDB API on Apizie: 4 endpoints (Search, Lookup, Random, Categories) returned as clean JSON through one API key. 4 endpoints are live now. Call it over REST at https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/food:themealdb/{endpoint} or from Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor through the Apizie MCP server. Free plan: 1,000 requests a month.
| Project key | food:themealdb |
|---|---|
| Status | Live |
| Endpoints | 4 |
| Category | Food & Drink |
| Source | themealdb.com |
| Base URL | https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/food:themealdb/{endpoint} |
| For AI tools | OpenAPI spec · Markdown (what is this?) |
TheMealDB API FAQ
How do I call the TheMealDB API?
Create a free Apizie key, then send GET https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/food:themealdb/search with the header x-api-key. Every endpoint returns { project, data, timestamp }.
Is the TheMealDB API free on Apizie?
Yes. The Free plan includes 1,000 requests a month at 100 requests a minute, no credit card.
Can AI agents use the TheMealDB API?
Yes. Add the Apizie MCP server (https://zieapi.vercel.app/mcp) to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or VS Code, then ask in plain language. The agent calls run_scraper with project key food:themealdb.
What is the status of the TheMealDB API?
Live: works with just an Apizie key