Tyler Smith

30K followers across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube as food influencer @girldadskitchen
Creator of a viral sandwich with 2.2 million views on TikTok

Experience

Tyler is a home cook with two hungry daughters. In 2024, he began to share his recipes as @girldadskitchen on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook. In his first year as a food influencer, Tyler gained over 30,000 followers!

In addition to parenting and cooking, Tyler also participates in regional cooking competitions. He is a former pitmaster who still loves steaks and smoked brisket.

Education

Old Dominion University, bachelor's in exercise science

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Articles & Recipes

Tyler Smith’s Vodka Sauce Meatball Sliders

These vodka sauce meatball sliders are your new game-day play. Creamy vodka sauce, bold garlicky flavor and juicy homemade meatballs all piled onto sweet Hawaiian rolls—yeah, they disappear fast. Make them once and you’ll be getting "bring those again!" requests all season long. —Tyler Smith, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Tyler Smith’s Easy Spatchcock Sheet Pan Chicken

Meal prep has never been so easy! Save yourself time and money by making spatchcocked chicken. This beats any store-bought rotisserie chicken and can be reused in multiple meals during the week. With a few added ingredients, you can turn it into sandwiches, bowls or quesadillas. —Tyler Smith, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Tyler Smith’s Leftover Thanksgiving Smash Tacos

If Thanksgiving leftovers are your favorite part of the holiday, these smash tacos are about to make your week. They're crispy, savory and ridiculously good. —Tyler Smith, Virginia Beach, Virginia