The Nigerian Chin chin recipe you have been searching for! (2024)

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Search no further, this is it. The Nigerian chin chin recipe you have been searching for. Sounds co*cky right? But this really is it. Try it and see.Chin chin is a very common Fried West African snack. It is a delightfully tasty crunchy snack.

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WARNING: Once you start munching, you would have to be restrained to stop.

Even as this snack is commonly enjoyed in Nigeria, not all chin chins are made equal. Some are overtly sweet, or tasteless, while some are just an oil soaked mess.

Growing up I helped my mom make chinchin a lot during the Christmas season. We always looked forward to making this delightful snack during the Christmas holidays.

Table of Contents

  • 1 Why does my chinchin soak up oil?
  • 2 How to prevent chinchin from soaking up a lot Oil when frying.
  • 3 How do I stop the oil used to fry chin chin from bubbling over and spilling?
  • 4 Recommended Products for making best chin chin
  • 5 Nigerian Chin chin

Why does my chinchin soak up oil?

One of our readers asked this question in the comments so I decided to update the post to include the answer. Thank you Yemi for taking out time to drop your comment. You are appreciated ❤️

Sometimes you find that your chin chin is soggy or has soaked up a lot of oil here are a few reasons why?

  • The Oil wasn't hot enough.
  • The Oil wasn't enough for the amount of chin chin dough being fried.
  • The Oil was Overcrowded. Overcrowding the oil lowers the oil temperature and we are back to no 1 point above

How to prevent chinchin from soaking up a lot Oil when frying.

  • The oil wasn’t hot enough: Before you frying the chin chin. Always test the heated oil by putting a piece of chin chin in the oil . If oil bubbles and the piece of chin chin comes up immediately then the oil is ready for frying.
  • The Oil wasn't enough for the amount of chin chin dough being fried:
    Always fry your chin chin with enough oil. Frying chin chin requires deep frying which requires enough oil.
  • Overcrowding the oil with dough: Make sure you have enough oil to fry your dough. Too much dough overcrowds the and doesn't allow adequate frying by lowering the temperature of the oil and making the dough soak up oil.

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How do I stop the oil used to fry chin chin from bubbling over and spilling?

Most time this happens when you are frying a second batch of the chin chin dough. I have observed that this happens only when my dough is made with butter. When I make chin chin with magerine , i can fry the whole batch with the same batch without having the oil bubble up and spill over.

But since I prefer the texture and taste of chin chin made with butter here are a few tips

  • If you are making a large quantity, use a large pot to fill in oil to accommodate large chin chin dough for each batch then Change the oil after each batch.
  • If you are making a small quantity, Use a large pot to accommodate the amount of oil needed to fry the chin-chin in one batch.

It was part of our travel package. We travelled home to our village (country home) every Christmas. So this chin chin served as our snack and also as gifts to visitors. Trust me we never got tired of munching on these and you too will not. Read warning above.

These are soft and almost crumbly on the inside and crunchy on the outside. So not to worry no jaw breakers here. ?. These little delights are 'CROFT' in my son's words meaning Crunchy and Soft You get the drift right. The young man is a foodie at heart creating aportmanteau for food lol. But if Kamso says this is good, Believe me it is ?

Now let's get to this amazing 'CROFT' chin chin recipe ?

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Recommended Products for making best chin chin

1. Pottella deep square 9.5" copper pan: it has a frying basket, a steamer tray plus you get a free cookbook with it.

2. Frying spoon: This one comes in a set of three. Best value.

3. 32 oz clear plastic storage jars: These come in a set of 6. I reserve 2 for chin-chin and use the rest for storing other pantry staples like oats.

4. Oggi four piece acrylic canister set: Also great for storage.

5. Paper Towel: To absorb excess oil after frying and before storage.

6. Serving bowls: These are perfect to serve your chinchin with.

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Nigerian Chin chin

Chichi Uguru

search no further, this is the chin chin recipe you have searched so long for. Enjoy

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 280g (1 ¾ cup + 2 Tbsp) all purpose flour
  • 82g (⅓ cup) granulated sugar
  • 57g (4 Tbsp) salted butter
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup evaporated milk
  • Oil for deep frying

Instructions

  • Measure and Mix dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

  • Measure and mix wet ingredients together except butter.

  • Add butter to the dry ingredients and mix with your fingers until just combined.

  • Pour in the other wet ingredients and mix together until dough forms. it should form a perfect dough but if its feels a bit stiff, add a tablespoon of water or milk. if it feels too tacky, add a tablespoon or 2 of flour no more. DO NOT over work the dough.

  • Wrap in a saran wrap and allow to rest on the counter for about 5 mins. this allows flavors blend in and develops the gluten which makes it easier during the cutting process

  • Unwrap rested dough, you can roll out all the dough at once since dough is small or you can divide into 2 portions and roll individually. Roll out dough to about a quarter of an inch thick because dough will rise when you fry them.

  • With a knife or pizza cutter or even a dough divider cut dough across vertically and horizontally forming little squares.

  • Put little squares in a bowl and sprinkle a little flour on them and shake to prevent sticking.

  • Heat up oil. Fry till light golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and spread on a paper towel lined tray to cool. Chin chin will be soft when hot but hardens as it cools.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 213kcal

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Chinelo Edem

    Could I use light brown sugar instead of white?

    Reply

    • Chichi Uguru

      Hi Chinelo! Yes you can.

      Reply

    • Chichi Uguru

      Thank you. Powdered milk works too.

      Reply

  2. Faith Ifediora

    I have not practice it,but strongly believe in your teaching, thanks for taking out your time

    Reply

    • Chichi Uguru

      Thank for your trust Faith!

      Reply

  3. Cynthia

    Thank you for the recipe,but what about milk flavor?

    Reply

    • Chichi Uguru

      Hi Cynthia,

      Feel free to use your favorite flavors. This recipe is adaptable.

      Reply

  4. Onyinye

    The Nigerian Chin chin recipe you have been searching for! (13)
    I have been using this recipe since June 2020. This is the only chinchin recipe i have for now.
    It is tried, tested and trusted.
    I just made some for Christmas and it's perfect.
    Quadrupled the recipe and added more spices, Nutmeg, cinnamon and Cloves.

    Reply

    • Chichi Uguru

      Awww Onyinye!

      Thank you for your awesome feedback. Happy you are enjoying it. This is over favorite Christmas snack that we enjoy all year round lol. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply

  5. Ashade Temitope

    What is the measurement of water to use?

    Reply

    • Chichi Uguru

      Hey Ashade,

      One egg is equivalent to ¼ cup of liquid (water or liquid milk)

      Reply

  6. Adediran Oluwabunmi

    I'll reply after testing the instructions.
    But I got to know more new things.
    Thanks.

    Reply

    • Chichi Uguru

      Hi Adediran!

      Looking forward to your feedback. Thank you for stopping by.

      Chichi

      Reply

    • Anna

      Hello,
      Thank you for the recipe 🙂
      What is the amount of salt that I should put in if I only have unsalted butter? And also, can I use regular milk?

      Reply

      • Chichi Uguru

        Hi Anna.

        Add ¼ teaspoon of salt to 1 stick of unsalted butter which is equivalent to 8 Tablespoons of butter or 113g of butter.

        For this recipe you’ll need to add ⅛ teaspoon of salt if you are using 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Hope this helps.

        Reply

  7. Atoke

    Wow it really taste nice
    Now I have the courage to start me chin Chin business

    Reply

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FAQs

What is the Nigerian snack chin chin made of? ›

Chin chin is made of dough containing flour, sugar, butter, and milk. Optional ingredients include eggs, sugar and baking powder according to individual preference. The dough is cut into various shapes and sizes, then typically deep-fried in vegetable oil.

Why is my chin chin not crunchy? ›

Preparation tips: To make your chin chin soft and crunchy, add sufficient quantities of baking powder (not baking soda), margarine, and eggs. But excess margarine will make it crumble. If you want a hard-textured chin chin, leave out baking powder and eggs. Hot, not medium-heat, oil is the best for frying chin chin.

Is Minimie Chin Chin baked or fried? ›

Minimie Chin Chin is a delicious, crunchy but soft cookie snack. It is a pastry snack just like cookies, but it's fried and not baked.

What is chin chin called in English? ›

Definition of 'chin-chin'

1. polite and ceremonious speech. 2. light conversation; chitchat.

What does the chin chin do to your body? ›

Health Benefits Of Eating Chin Chin

The carbohydrates found in chin chin can help to fuel your brain, helping you to stay focused and productive. Additionally, research has also suggested that consuming a moderate amount of carbohydrates may help to improve memory recall.

Is chin chin a healthy snack? ›

Health Benefits Of Eating Chin Chin

This makes it an excellent snack when you need a quick pick-me-up. Not only can the carbohydrates found in Chin Chin help to fuel your brain, making you more focused and productive, but consuming a moderate amount of carbs has also been linked with better memory recall.

Can I use oil instead of butter in chin chin? ›

Chin chin starts with a soft sweet dough made from all-purpose flour, sugar, fat (such as butter, margarine, or oil), flavoring (nutmeg and vanilla are commonly used but Nigerian red dry pepper may also be present), eggs, and/or water or milk.

What does egg do in chinchin? ›

The egg makes the chin chin recipe softer. For an extra crunchy/hard chin chin, leave out the egg and baking powder. 3. Adding corn flour contributes to its crunchiness.

Do they put yeast in chin chin? ›

Chin chin is usually made with baking powder as the leavening agent because yeast will produce a very soft chin chin.

What nationality says chin-chin? ›

The usual salutation of the Chineses is Chin, Chin . We soon fixed them in their seats, both parties, during the struggle, repeating Chin Chin , Chin Chin , the Chinese term of salutation. He enters a shop and is saluted with ' Chin-chin ', as good morning.

What countries eat chin-chin? ›

Chin-chin is a popular everyday snack which is common in Nigeria and other West African countries. Klenät, klena, klejne, kleina, kleyna, and fattigmann are all names for this fried pastry common in the Nordic countries. It is also know in Lithuania as Žagarėliai. .

Can I use deep fryer for chin-chin? ›

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Why do Brits say Chin Chin? ›

In France, Italy and sometimes Britain, the word for “cheers” has Chinese origins. “Cin-cin!” (pronounced chin-chin) is uttered by Italians when they raise and clink their glasses together in a toast before sipping from a flute of spumante sparkling wine as they look each other directly in the eye.

Can Chin Chin be baked instead of frying? ›

Get ready to indulge in a delightful treat with this Oven-Baked Chin Chin recipe! Say goodbye to frying and hello to a healthier twist on this beloved West African snack. These bite-sized delights will amaze you with their irresistible crunch and delightful flavors.

Why does my oil foam when frying Chin Chin? ›

Do not overcrowd the frying pan when frying and ensure the oil is hot enough. Fry only a small quantity of Chin Chin at once. Avoid the temptation of placing a huge quantity of Chin Chin into the pan at once. I have found after years and years of making Chin Chin that overcrowding leads to the oil foaming.

What is chin chin alcohol? ›

A: Chin Chin Vinho Verde is a type of wine produced by Quinta do Ermizio, a renowned winery in the Vinho Verde region of Portugal. It is a light, refreshing white wine known for its vibrant acidity and slight effervescence.

What is the human chin made of? ›

The chin isn't just the lower part of your face: It's a specific term for that little piece of bone extending from the jaw. While it may seem odd, humans are in fact the only animals that have one.

Is chin chin natural? ›

Although not fully Natural the grapes produced are organic and the Chin Chin Vinho Verde is the perfect wine to keep stocked up for any occasion.

Does chin chin contain fat? ›

Chin chin starts with a soft sweet dough made from all-purpose flour, sugar, fat (such as butter, margarine, or oil), flavoring (nutmeg and vanilla are commonly used but Nigerian red dry pepper may also be present), eggs, and/or water or milk.

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