Guy Fieri – the spiky-haired chef, TV host and ‘Mayor of Flavortown’ – is known for his love of high-octane comfort food, packed with bold flavors and serious attitude. From unexpected umami bombs that take sauces to the next level to a simple (and tasty!) inclusion for the perfect veggie burger, his favorite ingredients might just surprise you with their complexity.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover 19 ingredients Guy Fieri loves to cook with – counting down to his favorite of all.

We've based our ranking on the prevalence of each ingredient in Guy Fieri's recipes and on how frequently the chef references them in interviews and TV shows.

Guy Fieri’s favorite ingredients for bold flavor