Colonel Sanders' secret KFC recipe 'revealed by family member' and you can make it at home

A man who claims to be the great-great-great-nephew of Colonel Sanders has shared the KFC Original Recipe, which contains 11 herbs and spices.

The TikToker, who claims to be the last Sanders in the Colonel's family line, has built an impressive following by making videos 'dedicated to upholding Colonel Sanders' legacy and the Kentucky Fried Chicken history.'

Going by the handle @realcolonelsanders, the supposed relative of Sanders has shared what he claims to be the secret 11 herbs and spices mix that creates the signature finger-lickin' good chicken batter.

He says in the clip: "This recipe I have put together through facts. There's a lot of ingredients on here that can be proven through public information, and I gathered all that together."

He went on to say that if KFC has an issue with him sharing the recipe, he'll back it up with all the receipts and information.

"The other ingredients on this list, that cannot be proven through public information is from my cousins on Lee Cummings' side, because Lee was the nephew that knew the recipe," Sanders continued, revealing there was a court case to prove Cummings' knew the recipe and was blocked from being able to use it.

According to him, the 11 herbs and spices are;

• 1 tbsp and 1/4 tsp sage
• 1/2 tsp cloves
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 pinches red/cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp coriander
• 1/4 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp white pepper
• 1 and 1/2 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cardamom

He then says to add three tablespoons of salt, one tablespoon of MSG, three cups of flour, mixing it with cake flour. He also shared a secret tip, to use 'lard or vegetable oil'.

Sanders did confirm that the measurements he provides are not necessarily the same as those used by his supposed great-great-great-uncle; rather, they are the measurements that his family likes.

Instead, he encouraged people to experiment with different amounts until they find their preference.

However, as people in the comments were quick to point out, it's not just the spice blend that makes KFC chicken unique, but the way the chicken is cooked in a pressure fryer instead of a regular deep fryer.

Either way, the Colonel's alleged nephew leaking the original KFC recipe was not on our 2025 bingo card, but we'll definitely be giving it a go.