If you want to enjoy an African snack without deep frying, then this Baked Nigerian Chin Chin is the recipe for you! It’s a popular dish across the world. Chin chin is called achomo in Ghana, croquette in Cameroon, atchomon in Togo, and the Benin Republic.
It’s crunchily crunchy, deliciously tasty, and baked to perfection. This healthier alternative to deep-fried chin chin recipe is also great for family parties for kids and adults!
You can now enjoy chin chin without using oil. The baked recipe is also one of the best alternative ways to make chin chin.
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Baking Chin Chin is so easy; you can even do it with your loved ones for a fun time together. Once you’ve tried this, it might be your go-to snack!
How to Make Baked Nigerian Chin Chin
Making Baked Nigerian Chin Chin is as simple as the classic Chin Chin recipe. It’s a great oil-free snack you can make whenever you want to relax!
Let me teach you how you can make it at home.
Ingredients
Everything you need to make Baked Nigerian Chin Chin is here!
Plain flour
Any chin chin recipe starts with plain flour. It’s the main ingredient that distributes everything together for crunchy and tasty results. Moreover, it allows the dough to be kneaded, molded, and sliced.
With the flour, you can also give the chin chin a light and fluffy quality at every bite. I also use plain flour to bake Banana Bread, Chicken Pie, and even Chicken Pizza!
Milo
Give the chin chin the best chocolate flavor by adding Milo! It’s a popular powdered chocolate that’s usually used for drinks, but you can now add it to your favorite baked goods.
If you love Milo, then I suggest adding it to Chocolate Pancakes and Dark Chocolate too! The kids will surely love chin chin infused with chocolatey flavor.
Seasoning
Get the best chin chin quality by seasoning the dough with sugar, nutmeg, and sea salt. These spices can balance the taste of the dish for a well-rounded flavor.
Use these seasonings in moderation to avoid any overpowering flavors.
Powdered milk
Loving the chin chin recipe already? Wait until you mix in the powdered milk. It adds a richer flavor and better texture because it complements the milo and plain flour.
In fact, powdered milk can give the dish a more colorful appearance. Did you know that you can also use powdered milk for Pizza Dough?
Egg
Don’t forget to add the egg. It binds the ingredients for the right preparation of the dough. The egg also has a leavening potential that allows the chin chin to expand as it bakes.
It also makes the dough easier to handle too. Moreover, it can make the dish light on the inside!
Salted butter
Salted butter adds flavor and can preserve the Chin Chin longer. This also becomes tastier after it is melted with the seasoning, milo, and powdered milk.
Water
Water makes the dough easier to mix and knead. It reacts with the dry ingredients for an air chin chin dish. Furthermore, the water helps spread the flavor to make every bite delicious!
Remember to be creative with your Baked Nigerian Chin Chin. Use your favorite ingredients for the best-tasting snacks yet!
Directions
Come and bake your heart out with the Baked Nigerian Chin Chin recipe!
- Filter the plain flour with a fine mesh sieve.
- In a glass bowl, mix the flour, sugar, nutmeg, sea salt, powdered milk, and milo with a silicone spatula.
- Make a well in the middle to put the egg, salted butter, and water.
- Knead the batter with your hands until it turns into dough.
- Use a dough cutter to slice the dough into half.
- Press the dough with your hand and roll it out with a rolling pin.
- Then, use a pizza cutter or knife to slice it to your preferred shape and size.
- Arrange the dough pieces on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Place it in a preheated oven at 150°C for 13 minutes.
- Then, allow it to cool.
- Finally, transfer them into a glass jar to store!
Let me know how your Baked Nigerian Chin Chin turned out! Is it as crunchy and tasty as you expected it to be? It is certainly one of my favorite baking recipes!
Tips
Storing baking ingredients
Part of making the best-baked goods is making sure you have the right ingredients. Here are some tips on how you can store them properly:
- Keep the dry ingredients like plain flour and seasoning at room temperature.
- Then, place them in an area away from sunlight and heat.
- Store the eggs in their original carton and refrigerate.
- Refrigerate the salted butter. Soften it at room temperature for a few hours before baking.
Making chin chin dough
Get the right flavor and texture by preparing the dough properly. Check out these ways how you can make the best dough:
- Season the dough with sugar, sea salt, nutmeg, and other spices for extra flavor.
- Knead it with your hands or a stand mixer.
- Use your measuring cups and spoons for the ingredients.
- Once kneaded, the dough should not be sticky.
- Always check if the dough is ready. Apply pressure, and if it bounces back, then it is ready for use.
Storing leftover chin chin dough
- Freeze the dough in a freezer bag or airtight container.
- Use it within two days for the best results.
- If you want to deep fry the chin chin, then I suggest freezing the chin chin dough.
Baked Nigerian Chin Chin Variations
You can bake the classic chin chin recipe or other variants like beetroot and coconut! In addition, other spices for this dish include cinnamon, orange zest, and your preferred seasoning.
Use alternative ingredients for your dietary needs. There are also vegan and gluten-free substitutes you can use for this recipe.
For instance, plain flour can be replaced with oat flour, almond flour, or other vegan and gluten-free flour options. There are also egg substitutes you can try for egg-free treats.
Meanwhile, you can replace the Milo with cocoa or other powdered chocolates that can be used for baking. In fact, you can use more powdered milk for a creamier and milkier quality.
Aside from baking, the chin chin can also be deep-fried. Use oil with a high smoke point to retain flavor and nutrients. Otherwise, air-fry the chin chin at 180°C for 18 minutes in batches.
Recommended Tools
- Oven: Cook the baked Nigerian chin chin in the oven.
- Baking tray: Spread the dough on a tray.
- Parchment paper: Line the tray with parchment paper.
- Glass bowl: Prepare the dough in a glass bowl.
- Fine mesh sieve: Filter the flour with a sieve.
- Measuring cups and spoons: Make the dough properly with these tools.
- Silicone spatula: Stir the ingredients with a spatula or your hands.
- Dough cutter: Slice and scrape the dough using a dough cutter.
- Rolling pin: Flatten the dough with a rolling pin.
- Pizza cutter: Cut the dough into different shapes and sizes using a pizza cutter.
- Airtight jar: Keep them in a container to store.
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How to Serve Baked Nigerian Chin Chin
Baked Nigerian Chin Chin can be served on its own or with side dishes. You can also enjoy this as cereal by mixing it with Chocolate Almond Milk for a quick breakfast!
It is certainly better than buying processed chips. If you love it for brunch, then I suggest trying it with the following dishes:
Here are also some of the best drinks to enjoy with Baked Nigerian Chin Chin:
Storage Tips
- At room temperature: Store the baked Nigerian Chin Chin in a glass jar at room temperature for several days or weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many minutes does it take to bake chin chin?
It can take 13 to 15 minutes to bake chin chin. I suggest adjusting the temperature to 150°C to prevent burning the dish. You can give the tray a toss to cook the chin chin on both sides.
Why do you put baking powder in chin chin?
In this recipe, I did not put baking powder, but you can certainly add it to give the chin chin a rise. Remember not to add too much baking powder to prevent a bitter taste.
What is chin chin known for?
Chin chin is known as a fried snack in Africa. But it can also be baked, especially if you don’t want to use oil to cook it. It’s a popular snack because it’s crunchy on the outside yet light and chewy inside.
Why is it called chin chin?
According to Afritibi, the word “chin chin” refers to snacks. It’s fitting for its name because chin chin is certainly one of the best snacks you can serve at home.
Baked Chin Chin (VIDEO)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cup plain flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 cup milo (chocolate powder)
- ⅓ cup sugar (or honey)
- 1 tbsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 7 tbsp powdered milk
- 1 eggs
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- ½ cup water (or 7 tbsp of water)
Instructions
- Filter the plain flour with a fine mesh sieve.
- Mix the flour, sugar, nutmeg, sea salt, powdered milk, and milo in a glass bowl with a silicone spatula.
- Make a well in the middle to put the egg, salted butter, and water.
- Knead the batter with your hands until it turns into dough.
- Use a dough cutter to slice the dough into half.
- Press the dough with your hand and roll it out with a rolling pin.
- Then, use a pizza cutter or knife to slice it to your preferred shape and size.
- Arrange the dough pieces on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Place it in a preheated oven at 150°C for 13 minutes.
- Then, allow it to cool. Finally, transfer them into a glass jar to store!
Video
Notes
- The chin chin dough should not feel sticky.
- Check if the oil is hot enough before deep frying.
- Let the chin chin cool before serving for an extra crispy texture.
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