Technical SEO Guide

Structured Data for Recipe SEO

Implement perfect Recipe schema markup to appear in Google's recipe carousel, rich results, and featured snippets. Automated generation + validation included.

recipe-schema.json
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Recipe",
  "name": "Chocolate Cake",
  "image": ["cake.jpg"],
  "author": {
    "@type": "Person",
    "name": "Jane Doe"
  },
  "datePublished": "2025-01-15",
  "description": "Rich chocolate...",
  "prepTime": "PT20M",
  "cookTime": "PT30M",
  "totalTime": "PT50M",
  "recipeYield": "8 servings",
  "recipeIngredient": [...],
  "recipeInstructions": [...]
}
Valid Recipe Schema • Rich Results Eligible

Why Recipe Structured Data is Essential

Structured data tells Google exactly what your recipe is about

Appear in Recipe Carousel

Recipe structured data is required for Google's recipe carousel—the highly-visible feature at the top of search results.

10x more visibility

Show Rich Results

Display stars, cook time, calories, and images directly in search results to attract more clicks.

+35% CTR boost

Improve Rankings

Google prioritizes content with proper structured data. Better understanding = better rankings.

Ranking factor

Recipe Schema Field Guide

What you must include vs. what's optional

Required Fields

These fields are mandatory for rich results eligibility

  • name

    Recipe title

  • image

    High-quality recipe images

  • author

    Author or organization name

  • datePublished

    Publication date

  • description

    Brief recipe description (50-160 chars)

  • prepTime / cookTime / totalTime

    Time durations in ISO 8601 format

  • recipeIngredient

    Array of ingredients

  • recipeInstructions

    Step-by-step instructions

Recommended Fields

Include these for better rich results and rankings

  • aggregateRating

    Star ratings from users

  • recipeYield

    Number of servings or quantity

  • nutrition

    Calories, fat, protein, etc.

  • recipeCategory

    Meal type (dinner, dessert, etc.)

  • recipeCuisine

    Cuisine type (Italian, Mexican, etc.)

  • keywords

    Relevant tags and keywords

  • video

    Recipe video (if available)

  • suitableForDiet

    Dietary restrictions (vegan, keto, etc.)

Common Schema Mistakes to Avoid

Using Article schema instead of Recipe schema

Fix: Always use @type: 'Recipe' for recipe content, not Article or BlogPosting.

Missing required fields

Fix: Ensure all 8 required fields are present: name, image, author, datePublished, description, times, ingredients, instructions.

Incorrect time format

Fix: Use ISO 8601 duration format: PT30M (30 minutes), PT1H (1 hour), PT1H30M (1.5 hours).

Low-quality images

Fix: Use high-res images (1200x675px minimum) and provide multiple sizes in the image array.

Vague ingredient descriptions

Fix: Be specific: '2 cups all-purpose flour' not just 'flour'. One ingredient per array item.

Not validating schema

Fix: Always test with Google's Rich Results Test and Schema Markup Validator before publishing.

Automated Schema Generation with KitchenSEO

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Auto-Extract from Content

Paste your recipe and our AI extracts all schema fields automatically—ingredients, instructions, times, everything.

Validation Included

Every generated schema is validated against Google's requirements and tested for rich result eligibility.

One-Click Export

Export as JSON-LD, HTML, or directly to your CMS. Compatible with WordPress, Webflow, and more.

Nutrition Calculator

Calculate nutrition facts automatically from ingredients to enhance your schema with nutrition data.

Rich Result Preview

See exactly how your recipe will look in Google search results before publishing.

Bulk Generation

Generate schema for multiple recipes at once. Perfect for migrating existing content.

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