Chin Chin

4.67 from 6 votes

Crunchy Chin Chin: the ultimate African snack. Learn how to make this delicious and crispy treat with our simple step-by-step guide.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: African

Keyword: African snack, chin chin, chips, guilt-free snack

Servings:

Calories: 251kcal

Combine flour, sugar, milk powder, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
Add butter and mix it with your hands or mixer until crumbly.
Pour water and knead until it forms a dough.
Place it in a bowl and cover it with a towel for 10 to 15 minutes.
Cut the dough into four pieces with a dough cutter on a lightly floured surface.
Then, use a rolling pin to thinly roll the dough.
Cut it to your preferred size and shape and set aside.
In a deep frying pan, allow the oil to heat over medium-low fire.
Gently lower a piece of dough into the oil. If it floats to the surface, then the oil is ready.
Toss them around with a skimmer or skewer until golden brown and crispy.
Transfer onto a plate lined to remove excess oil.
Let it cool and serve while crunchy!

Make sure that the oil is hot enough before frying the chin chin.
This is not recommended for diabetics and infants aged younger than 3 years old.
If you see that the dough easily tears, try adding water in small amounts until the dough becomes smooth and flexible.
Test the oil by dropping a piece of dough and if the dough floats to the top, then it is ready for use.
Cook the chin chin in batches and do not overcrowd the pan.
If you want to make a soft chin chin version, you can easily add an egg or a bit more butter to the dough mixture.