Brown-Bag Fried Chicken

Name: Brown-Bag Fried Chicken
Total time: 165 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. Creole seasoning; 1 Tbsp. kosher salt; 1 Tbsp. black pepper; 1 tsp. smoked paprika; 1 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 2 cups whole buttermilk; 2 (3-lb.) whole chickens, each cut into 8 pieces; 2 cups all-purpose flour; Neutral cooking oil (such as peanut oil or canola oil)

A simple brown paper bag makes coating fried chicken quicker, cleaner, and more even, helping every piece fry up with a crisp, golden crust and juicy interior. Get the recipe for Brown-Bag Fried Chicken, plus three flavorful variations.

2 Tbsp. Creole seasoning
1 Tbsp. kosher salt
1 Tbsp. black pepper
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 cups whole buttermilk
2 (3-lb.) whole chickens, each cut into 8 pieces
2 cups all-purpose flour
Neutral cooking oil (such as peanut oil or canola oil)