Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I bought a tin of supposedly “stolen” KFC herbs and spices from the internet to see if it could actually recreate that famous fried chicken flavour at home.
After trying the real thing first, I made a homemade version using a buttermilk marinade and seasoned coating… then tested the mystery spice blend. It got incredibly close, but the real surprise came when I added a little MSG — that’s when it properly came alive.
So… is this actually the KFC secret recipe, or just a very good copy?
*Update I actually found the link to the seasoning mix, i've tagged it in this video if you fancy getting some with YouTube's new tool*
Full blog post: barrylewis.net/recipe/i-bought-stolen-kfc-spices-from-the-internet
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00:00 Intro – I bought “stolen” KFC spices
00:44 Going to KFC (real chicken test)
01:59 Tasting KFC – what gives it flavour?
03:54 Homemade KFC attempt (copycat recipe)
10:28 Secret spice tin test (KFC herbs & spices)
14:50 Final thoughts – is it the real recipe?
16:40 Adding MSG – does it taste like KFC?
#KFC #FriedChicken #FoodExperiment
I bought a tin of supposedly “stolen” KFC herbs and spices from the internet to see if it could actually recreate that famous fried chicken flavour at home.
After trying the real thing first, I made a homemade version using a buttermilk marinade and seasoned coating… then tested the mystery spice blend. It got incredibly close, but the real surprise came when I added a little MSG — that’s when it properly came alive.
So… is this actually the KFC secret recipe, or just a very good copy?
*Update I actually found the link to the seasoning mix, i've tagged it in this video if you fancy getting some with YouTube's new tool*
Full blog post: barrylewis.net/recipe/i-bought-stolen-kfc-spices-from-the-internet
Recipe Clones playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfItiEY3o1msK1xcgYXMcK_DURM5lhdb-
Subscribe: youtube.com/@mrbarrylewis?sub_confirmation=1
More recipes, socials and behind the scenes:
https://linktr.ee/barrylewis
Thanks so much to my Patreon supporters and YouTube Members for helping support the channel.
00:00 Intro – I bought “stolen” KFC spices
00:44 Going to KFC (real chicken test)
01:59 Tasting KFC – what gives it flavour?
03:54 Homemade KFC attempt (copycat recipe)
10:28 Secret spice tin test (KFC herbs & spices)
14:50 Final thoughts – is it the real recipe?
16:40 Adding MSG – does it taste like KFC?
#KFC #FriedChicken #FoodExperiment
