Crispy Buffalo Wings with Chicken Salt & Reaper Hot Sauce

These aren’t your average buffalo wings. Juicy, crunchy, spicy, and absolutely addictive—this recipe is what happens when buttermilk brining meets Fancy Hank’s Chicken Salt and a splash of Reaper & Pineapple Hot Sauce.

Yes, the ingredient list looks long. No, you won’t regret a thing.

Serves: 2–4

Ingredients:

For the Marinade:

• 1kg chicken wings
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp paprika

For the Breading:

• 1 cup plain flour
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• 1 heaped tsp salt
• ¾ tsp black pepper
• ¾ tsp garlic powder
• ¾ tsp paprika

To Cook & Serve:

• 500ml vegetable or seed oil (for shallow frying)
• Fancy Hank’s Chicken Salt, to season
• Fancy Hank’s Reaper & Pineapple Hot Sauce, to serve

Method:

1. Marinate the Chicken
   • Whisk buttermilk, salt, cayenne, garlic powder and paprika together.
   • Pour over chicken and mix well.
   • Cover and let brine for at least 2 hours (or overnight) in the fridge.
2. Prepare the Breading

• • Combine all breading ingredients in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.

1. Cook the Chicken

• • Heat oil in a large, deep frypan or skillet over medium heat until it reaches 160°C.
  • Remove chicken from marinade, let excess drip off, and coat in the flour mix.
  • Fry in small batches until golden brown and the internal temp hits 75°C. Don’t overcrowd the pan!

1. Finish & Serve

• • As soon as the wings are out of the oil, hit them with a generous sprinkle of Fancy Hank’s Chicken Salt.
  • Serve hot with a side of Reaper & Pineapple Hot Sauce, or toss the wings straight in it if you like your face to melt (in a good way).

Pro Tip:

Pair with cold beer and celery sticks if you’re feeling traditional. Or skip the veg and double down on sauce—no judgement here.

Shop Chicken Salt and Reaper & Pineapple Hot Sauce online to recreate this at home, or swing by Fancy Hank’s in Melbourne to try our wings in person.