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Home / Types / African / African Appetizers

Ghana Chin Chin (Chips)

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Author: Imma Published:5/19/2014Updated:3/14/2022
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Ghana Chin Chin (Chips) – widely popular fried pastry chips in West Africa with a Ghana twist featuring strong notes of onions, garlic and a little bite from the white pepper. If you’re a sweet tooth like me, add a hint of sugar for an extra tasty and addictive chin-chin.

Ghana Chin Chin

This is  West African Fried Pastry chips. Hands down! My all-time favorite snack. And to tell you the truth, I can never have it around the house for too long. I can eat a bag full of it without ever realizing I have gone overboard. So whenever I make them. I quickly get them out of my house- sometimes.

So, this came as a shocker to me when I was introduced to savory chin chin.

What?

No way! Chin Chin made with no sugar? Who would enjoy that? I eat my words. It definitely has it’s own appeal. They are a lovely treat. There is no turning back for me now.

Ghanian Chin Chin

I now have a stash of these buried somewhere. Shhh, I don’t want hubby to know, he says I am addicted to chin chin.

Do you know what I like about these savory pastry snacks? It does not give me a sugar rush.

Ghana chin chin

If you are from Ghana you get it. This savory variation of chin chin has its roots in Ghana; it features strong notes of onions, garlic and a little bite from the white pepper.

Since I am a sweet tooth gal I took the liberty of adding 2 tablespoons of sugar to the mixture. Which provides a hint of sweetness. Feel free to eliminate sugar from the recipe and please forgive me for including sugar. I feel it adds to the recipe rather than distract from its overall taste.

Enjoy!

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Ghana Chin Chin (Chips)

Ghana Chin Chin (Chips) – widely popular fried pastry chips in West Africa with a Ghana twist featuring strong notes of onions, garlic and a little bite from the white pepper. If you’re a sweet tooth like me, add a hint of sugar for an extra tasty and addictive chin-chin.
4.82 from 11 votes
Prep: 35 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 55 mins
African
Servings 4 -5

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups (440 grams all-Purpose flour) plus more for dusting and rolling.
  • 1 1 /2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • ½ cup (4 oz. /125grams / 8 tablespoons) butter
  • 2-3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/3 cup grated onion
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup (125ml) milk plus more about 2 tablespoons
  • 2 tablespoon sugar optional
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  • Using a mixer or by hand mix the dry ingredients; flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, nutmeg and white pepper
  • Add the butter to the flour and mix well until the butter is well incorporated with the flour.
  • Add minced garlic, onions, milk and egg into the mixture. Keep mixing until you have formed a sticky dough ball
  • Dump the dough ball onto a floured surface and knead, incorporating more flour into the dough as needed, until the dough is smooth, elastic, and even in color and no longer sticky. Chin-chin can be cut into many shapes and sizes
  • Divide dough in half. On a floured board roll each half about 1/6 inches thick. Just like linguine or fettuccine. You can make it easy by using a pasta machine if you have one available. Make shapes as desired.
  • Add oil (about 3 inches deep) to a heated skillet/sauce pan or my all time favorite Dutch oven that is over medium heat and bring it to 350 degrees.
  • Fry in hot oil until golden. Remove from oil, drain, and serve. You can store this in an airtight container for up to a month.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 200g| Calories: 670kcal (34%)| Carbohydrates: 93g (31%)| Protein: 14g (28%)| Fat: 26g (40%)| Saturated Fat: 15g (94%)| Cholesterol: 104mg (35%)| Sodium: 234mg (10%)| Potassium: 242mg (7%)| Fiber: 3g (13%)| Sugar: 8g (9%)| Vitamin A: 820IU (16%)| Vitamin C: 1.5mg (2%)| Calcium: 91mg (9%)| Iron: 5.3mg (29%)
Author: Imma
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: African
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Nutrition Facts
Ghana Chin Chin (Chips)
Amount Per Serving (200 g)
Calories 670 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Cholesterol 104mg35%
Sodium 234mg10%
Potassium 242mg7%
Carbohydrates 93g31%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 820IU16%
Vitamin C 1.5mg2%
Calcium 91mg9%
Iron 5.3mg29%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Terri says

    Posted on 11/30 at 10:03AM

    I just made these I followed the recipe to the point. My Ghanaian husband said no onion no garlic next time.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 11/30 at 10:50AM

      Hope you guys loved it!

      Reply
  2. Jacqueline says

    Posted on 11/18 at 11:12PM

    5 stars
    Thank you for the good job done

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 11/19 at 1:40PM

      Awe, thank you Jacqueline!

      Reply
      • Juliet says

        Posted on 12/31 at 6:24AM

        Please I need the chin chin machine. Where can I buy it?

      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 1/1 at 8:16AM

        Hi Juliet! I usually use my Pasta machine

  3. Esther says

    Posted on 7/11 at 12:02PM

    Thank you very much

    Reply
  4. Dede joyceline says

    Posted on 7/2 at 3:10AM

    Wow I love it

    Reply
    • Immaculate Bites says

      Posted on 7/4 at 7:49AM

      Thank you, Dede joyceline! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Tosin Soga says

    Posted on 2/28 at 12:20PM

    Can’t wait to make mine thank you.

    Reply
  6. Benedicta Bebe says

    Posted on 2/21 at 9:28PM

    Can I pls use frytol oil instead of butter

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 2/23 at 6:34PM

      It will slightly affect the flavor .

      Reply
  7. Happiness says

    Posted on 8/21 at 10:35AM

    Please where can I get the white pepper

    Reply
  8. Kaswaswa Mutondo says

    Posted on 7/1 at 5:17AM

    I love your recipes. Can’t wait to try it

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 7/1 at 8:23AM

      Thank you so much, Kaswaswa! Looking forward to your feedback :)!!

      Reply
  9. Atim Blessing Onoharigho says

    Posted on 6/12 at 7:25AM

    I made this last week and I loved it. This is now my best recipe ever for chin chin. Thank you

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 6/13 at 4:41AM

      Awesome. Glad you love it as much as I do, Blessing :).

      Reply
  10. Phyllis says

    Posted on 5/17 at 4:21AM

    Pls can i use margarine instead of butter?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 5/17 at 5:05PM

      Yes, you can 🙂 !

      Reply
      • Chimwemwe says

        Posted on 6/4 at 4:34AM

        Any alternative for the pasta machine?

      • Immaculate Bites says

        Posted on 6/7 at 10:58PM

        Hi Chimwemwe, you can use a rolling pin to work with the thickness of the dough and then when you’re done, use a knife to cut it.

  11. Keren says

    Posted on 7/7 at 12:39PM

    Hey I tried I ..but it too crispy and looks soggy
    Wah could be the problem..

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 7/7 at 4:38PM

      Hi, I can’t say for sure since I’m not around when you made this, but the culprit could probably be over kneading the dough.

      Reply
      • Oluwatoyin Iyaomolere says

        Posted on 8/25 at 12:52AM

        Too much butter and eggs can make it soggy. Happened to me a couple of times then I reduced both especially butter.

  12. Angel says

    Posted on 4/9 at 2:33AM

    I’m definitely trying this one! You didn’t say how much butter to use though (or I missed it?)

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 4/10 at 9:27PM

      It’s 1/2 cup (125 g) of butter. Please see the ingredient list. Can’t wait for you to try it. Enjoy!

      Reply
      • Vikki says

        Posted on 4/21 at 4:45AM

        Can this be done without egg..or is there a substitute??

      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 4/22 at 8:26PM

        It might alter the recipe . Add 1/4 cup milk to make up for the liquid lost.

      • Firdows says

        Posted on 5/8 at 1:29PM

        You dont have to use eggs. i only use nutmeg powder, minced onion, salt, butter, flour and about half an cup of water. Then fried in oil. Its deliciouuuus im right now eating them.

  13. Grace says

    Posted on 4/5 at 1:45PM

    Pls can I use the powdered red pepper if I don’t Hv the white one. I’m in Ghana.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 4/6 at 5:45AM

      Leave it out the white pepper. Red pepper will be too overpowering.

      Reply
  14. Haneefah says

    Posted on 12/14 at 9:08PM

    5 stars
    Wow, understanding. Will give it a try.
    Thank you very much

    Reply
  15. Mary says

    Posted on 4/17 at 1:11PM

    5 stars
    Hi can you use this for the flat version? It is also a Ghanaian chips Just flat. I’ve looked online but haven’t come across any flat version yet. Thank you

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 4/17 at 2:03PM

      Yes, you can- roll and cut in to squares.

      Reply
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