Authentic Nigerian Chin Chin 

Nigerian Chin Chin is a wildly popular West African snack—crispy, crunchy, and delightfully addictive. Made from a simple dough of flour, sugar, butter, nutmeg, baking powder, milk (evaporated or condensed), and optionally egg, it’s cut into bite-sized squares and deep-fried to golden perfection. Perfect for snacking, parties, or pairing with cold beverages, this comforting treat is incredibly easy to make and endlessly customizable to your texture preference—whether soft or extra crispy. 

Ingredients

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  
  

• ½ cup granulated sugar
  
  

• 3 tbsp salted butter, grated
  
  

• ½ tsp baking powder
  
  

• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  
  

• ¼ cup evaporated milk (or condensed milk)
  
  

• 1 large egg (optional)
  
  

• Peanut or sunflower oil, for deep frying 

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients—flour, sugar, baking powder, and nutmeg.
   
   

2. Rub in the grated butter using your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
   
   

3. Whisk together the wet ingredients—evaporated (or condensed) milk and egg in a separate bowl.
   
   

4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix to form a dough.
   
   

5. Knead lightly, then wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
   
   

6. Roll out the chilled dough about 1.5–2 cm thick. Cut into long strips, then into square pieces.
   
   

7. Heat oil to around 350 °F (175 °C). Fry the dough squares in batches until golden brown—about 3–4 minutes.
   
   

8. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve once cooled and enjoy the satisfying crunch. 

Nutrients

Yield: 10 servings Serving Size: 1 piece

• Calories: 183 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 6 g (Saturated Fat: 3 g, Trans Fat: 0 g, Unsaturated Fat: 3 g)
  
  

• Cholesterol: 30 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 70 mg
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 29 g (Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 14 g)
  
  

• Protein: 3 g