Chin Chin

A simple but rich 5-ingredient dough is fried until golden brown in this quick and easy recipe for a traditional, addictive Nigerian snack.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 mins
• Total Time: 18 mins
• Calories: 720 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons milk
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 8 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup butter, at room temperature

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix flour, 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, and nutmeg together in a large bowl until well incorporated. Stir in 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk until dough comes together.

Step 2

Roll dough 1/4-inch thick on a floured work surface and cut into small pieces.

Step 3

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry dough pieces in batches until they turn golden brown and float to the surface, 3 to 5 minutes.