Trim the ends off <quantity>2</quantity> skinned skate wings

Slice the <quantity>2</quantity> skate wings into <quantity>9</quantity> pieces and set aside

Combine <quantity>1¼<unit>pt</unit></quantity> of buttermilk and <quantity>2½<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> sea salt

Mix until salt is dissolved

Place the skate wings in the buttermilk mixture and cure for 15m

Add skate to a mix of <quantity>2<unit>cups</unit></quantity> flour, <quantity>½<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> each salt and ground black pepper, <quantity>⅓<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> cayenne powder and <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> smoked paprika

Completely dredge skate wings in the flour mix

Remove skate wings and set aside

Mix <quantity>½<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> each garlic powder and onion powder, <quantity>4<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> cayenne powder and <quantity>2<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> smoked paprika in a bowl

Add <quantity>½<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> salt and <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> brown sugar

Mix all the ingredients together until completely combined

Slightly warm <quantity>1<unit>l</unit></quantity> and <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of vegetable oil in a frying pan. Add <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of oil to the spice mix

Stir until smooth

Heat the remaining <quantity>1<unit>l</unit></quantity> vegetable oil in a frying pan to <temperature>175<unit>ºC</unit></temperature>

Dip the skate wings back in the buttermilk and dredge again the flour

Add the wings to the oil. Make sure the oil is maintained at <temperature>175<unit>ºC</unit></temperature>

Cook until golden brown and crispy on one side. Flip and repeat on the second side. Baste as needed

Once golden brown on both sides, move the skate wings to a wire rack

Once the oil has drained, toss the fried skate wings in the chili oil

The skate wings are ready to enjoy!