08/10/2026
Nigerian Chin Chin Recipe
Ingredients
• 4 cups all-purpose flour — 500g
• ½ cup granulated sugar — 100g
• ½ teaspoon baking powder — 2g
• ½ teaspoon salt — 3g
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg — 1g
• ½ cup margarine or butter — 115g
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup evaporated milk — 120ml
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract — 5ml
• Vegetable oil, for deep frying
Instructions
Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
Add the margarine or butter and rub it into the flour until the mixture looks crumbly.
Add the eggs, vanilla, and milk gradually, mixing until a firm but smooth dough forms. Avoid making the dough too soft.
Knead briefly until smooth, then allow the dough to rest for about 10 minutes.
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to your preferred thickness.
Cut into small cubes or your desired chin chin shape.
Heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the chin chin in batches, stirring gently so they cook evenly.
Fry until golden brown and crunchy.
Remove and drain on a paper towel or cooling rack.
Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Tip: For extra crunchy chin chin, avoid adding too much liquid and fry over medium heat rather than very high heat.