Nashville Hot Chicken Seasoning

Cayenne first and cayenne last, with sugar and paprika rounding the edges and mustard and garlic giving it depth. Nashville hot is supposed to hurt a little, and this does, but the sweetness keeps it from being one-note.

Ingredients: Cayenne, sea salt, sugar, yellow mustard, garlic, black pepper, and paprika.

How to use: For the real thing, fry the chicken first, then whisk a few tablespoons of the blend into a half cup of the hot frying oil or melted butter and brush it over the crust while everything is still hot. Serve on white bread with pickles.

Try it on: fried chicken, wings, chicken sandwiches, popcorn, fries, and mac and cheese.