@realcolonelsanders from TikTok are claiming to reveal the original KFC recipe.
Colonel Sanders’ “Great-Great-Great Nephew” Claims to Leak KFC’s Secret Recipe
A man on TikTok, going by @realcolonelsanders, has ignited the internet by claiming to reveal the original KFC recipe.
He says he’s the great-great-great nephew of Colonel Harland Sanders himself and the video has already racked up over 8 million views.
The Original Recipe Shrouded in Mystery
Since the first Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant opened in Salt Lake City in 1952, KFC has fiercely guarded its famous blend of 11 herbs and spices.
The phrase “finger lickin’ good” became iconic, but what makes it so tasty has long been a corporate secret.
The TikTok Revelation: A Bold New Recipe
In the viral video, the self-proclaimed relative lists out 11 ingredients, precise measurements, and even the flour blend and binder.
His detailed recipe includes unexpected spices like cardamom, nutmeg, and even cinnamon, has raising eyebrows across the internet.
A Familiar Claim from 2016 Resurfaces
This isn’t the first time someone’s claimed to leak the real recipe.
Back in 2016, Colonel Sanders’ actual nephew, Joe Ledington, said the recipe was found written on the back of his aunt Claudia’s will.
His claim, made to the Chicago Tribune, caused quite a stir.
The 2016 Recipe: Ledington’s Take
Ledington’s version was much more straightforward with classic herbs like thyme, basil, oregano, and paprika featured prominently.
He originally stated, “That is the original 11 herbs and spices,” but later walked back his claim, saying, “It could be; I don’t know for sure.”
Comparing the Two Recipes: Worlds Apart
Despite both being presented as “the one,” the two recipes share only a few ingredients.
The 2025 TikTok version is far more pepper-heavy and includes spices rarely found in fried chicken, such as cloves and coriander. Could this be closer to the truth?
A Recipe with a Twist: Lard, MSG, and Cake Flour
According to @realcolonelsanders, the real magic isn’t just the herbs and spices it’s in the method.
He suggests using lard or vegetable oil and mixing the seasoning into a blend of regular and cake flour, along with MSG and plenty of salt.
Internet Reactions: Amused and Intrigued
TikTok users were quick to jump in.
One joked, “Got the KFC recipe before GTA 6.” Another added, “I knew there was cinnamon and cardamom!
” Others just wanted more: “Can we get the biscuits and mashed potato too?”
So… Is It the Real Deal?
While the video is compelling, there’s no way to verify the recipe’s authenticity.
KFC hasn’t confirmed or denied anything.
Until then, fans are left to guess, test both versions, and decide for themselves what tastes closest to the real thing.
One Thing’s Certain: It’s Still a Secret
Whether it’s the 2016 will based version or the spicy TikTok drop, no one knows for sure what’s in that famous blend.
KFC has remained tight-lipped for decades and probably isn’t changing that anytime soon.
This article is made and published by ssc1, which may have used AI in the preparation
