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Channels like J. Kenji López-Alt
@jkenjilopezalt1.8M subscribers
- Typical views
- 96.3K
- Uploads a week
- 4.4
- Typical length
- 15 min
- Outlier rate
- 31%
7 rivals
Picked Oct 31, 2026
From the channels J. Kenji López-Alt mentions and the ones covering the same ground. Views, length and outlier rate are long-form only.
- EC
Ethan Chlebowski
@ethanchlebowski2.5M subscribers
Science-minded home cooking with tested techniques and practical weeknight recipes.
- Typical views
- 775.6K
- Uploads a week
- 0.9
- Typical length
- 20 min
- Outlier rate
- 4%
Beating their usual views
- AR
Adam Ragusea
@aragusea2.6M subscribers
Explains the why behind cooking methods with a similar nerdy, conversational approach.
- Typical views
- 184.1K
- Uploads a week
- 1.2
- Typical length
- 15 min
- Outlier rate
- 17%
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Brian Lagerstrom
@brianlagerstrom1.8M subscribers
Technique-focused home recipes from a former professional cook, calm teaching style.
- Typical views
- 271.3K
- Uploads a week
- 0.9
- Typical length
- 19 min
- Outlier rate
- 23%
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Joshua Weissman
@joshuaweissman10.8M subscribers
Much larger channel covering homemade versions of favorite foods, with technique tips.
- Typical views
- 3.8M
- Uploads a week
- 1.1
- Typical length
- 28 min
- Outlier rate
- 5%
Beating their usual views
- 2.1xI Tried Fast Food That No Longer Exists8M views
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America's Test Kitchen
@americastestkitchen3.1M subscribers
Methodically tested recipes, equipment reviews and kitchen science for home cooks.
- Typical views
- 161.1K
- Uploads a week
- 10.5
- Typical length
- 10 min
- Outlier rate
- 23%
Beating their usual views
- FW
Food Wishes
@foodwishes4.7M subscribers
Long-running home recipe channel with clear technique-driven demonstrations.
- Typical views
- 162.4K
- Uploads a week
- 1.8
- Typical length
- 9 min
- Outlier rate
- 4%
Beating their usual views
- CC
Chinese Cooking Demystified
@chinesecookingdemystified1M subscribers
Wok technique and Chinese home cooking explained in detail.
- Typical views
- 90.4K
- Uploads a week
- 0.4
- Typical length
- 11 min
- Outlier rate
- 18%
Beating their usual views
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