Ghana Chin Chin (Chips)
Ghana Chin Chin (Chips) – Wildly popular West African fried chips with a Ghana twist features onions and garlic notes. A hint of sugar balances the spice for an addictive treat.
West African fried sweet chips are my all-time favorite snack, hands down! I can’t have it around the house for too long because I’ll eat the whole bag without ever realizing it. Then, it came as a shocker when I was introduced to savory chin chin.
No way! Chin chin with no sugar? Who would enjoy that? I ate my words and the chips. This lovely treat definitely has appeal. Now, there’s a stash of these buried somewhere.
What Makes Ghana Chin Chin Different
If you are from Ghana, you get it. This savory variation of chip has its roots in Ghana with onions, garlic, and a little bite from the white pepper. Think of flavored potato and corn chips, but homemade is always better and cheaper.
Since I am a sweet tooth gal, I took the liberty of adding a pinch of sugar for a hint of sweetness. Feel free to eliminate sugar from the recipe, and please forgive me for including it. I feel it adds to the recipe rather than distracts from its overall taste.
How to Make Ghana Chin Chin
- Mix the dry ingredients, then cut the butter in. (Photo 1)
- Dough – Add the minced garlic, onions, milk, and egg, and mix until it forms a sticky dough ball. (Photo 2)
- Knead – Knead on a floured surface until smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky. (Photo 3)
- Roll – Divide the dough in half. On a floured surface, roll each half about ⅙ inch thick. This treat comes in many shapes and sizes, so cut the dough into the shapes you like. A pasta machine works great. (Photo 4 8)
- Fry in 350℉ (180℃) oil until golden. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon or strainer, drain, and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- Use a pasta machine if you have one for easier rolling.
- You can store chin chin in an airtight container for up to a month.
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Watch How to Make It
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Ghana Chin Chin (Chips)
Ingredients
- 3½ cups (420g) all-purpose flour plus more for dusting and rolling
- 1½ teaspoons (9g) salt
- ½ teaspoon (.5-1g) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (1-2g) white pepper
- 1 teaspoon (2g) grated nutmeg
- ½ cup (112g) butter (4 ounces)
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup (30g) grated onion
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons (120-150ml) milk
- 1 tablespoon (12g) sugar (optional)
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, nutmeg, and white pepper.
- Add the butter to the flour and mix well with a hand mixer until well incorporated.
- Add the minced garlic, onions, milk, and egg, and keep mixing until it forms a sticky dough ball.
- Dump the dough ball onto a floured surface and knead, incorporating more flour as needed until the dough is smooth, elastic, even in color, and no longer sticky.
- Divide the dough in half. On a floured surface, roll each half about ⅙ inch thick—just like linguine or fettuccine. In fact, you can use a pasta machine if you have one. Chin chin comes in many shapes and sizes, so cut the dough into the shapes you like.
- Heat about 3 inches of oil over medium heat in a saucepan or Dutch oven until it reaches 350℉ (180℃).
- Gently add the chin chin and fry until golden. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon or strainer, drain, and serve. You can store chin chin in an airtight container for up to a month.
Tips & Notes:
- Use a pasta machine if you have one for easier rolling.
- You can store chin chin in an airtight container for up to a month.
- Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.
Nice one Miss… I’m going to try this for sure but I need to know what i’ld add to preserve the chinchin.. Thanks
I usually store it in an airtight container.
I have tried it but not cranchi.
Can you please help me with the quantity of ingredient in grams. I want to prepare it large for my family of 25 ?
Hi Amos! you have to multiply the recipe by 3 or more , depending on the crowd. Happy Cooking!!!
Thanks immaculate Bites for sharing this specially spiced recipe, have tried it & it was so yummy. But pls. Can i double the quantity of my baking powder ? to increase the yield & still have a crunchy chin chin? Not too hard but crunchy ?
I don’t think it’s going to make a whole of lot difference . If you do let me know how it works out for you. Thanks
Thanks for the experience you share immaculate, pls which one is white pepper?
White pepper is just like black pepper . A little spicy .
This was a great recipe! My family loved it!
Awesome! Thanks for the feedback!
Please do u have the recipe for the flat version of the chips with bubbles on them.
Does this recipe have a name? I don’t know which one you are referring to.
Great recipe ,my kids really enjoyed it as snacks ❤️
Please ma’am what is the quantity of grated onions needed, it’s is not indicated in the recipe. Thank you so much
Hi Damilola! It’s listed as 1/3 cup grated onions.
Pls can I have the amount of butter used? Thnks
Hi Felicia! It’s in the ingredients list- 1/2 cup .
Nice work. Please can I add water to it?
Yes you can.
I tried it and it was mmm..yummy
Awesome! Thanks for letting me know.
Hi there i was thinking of upping the spice and adding shredded parmesan or cheddar about a 125g to the mix.
Do you think it would work out.
Hi Cate ! I can’t say for sure . If you do.. you might want to add a little more water – just so it forms a pliable dough. Do let me know how it works out for you. Thanks
Thank you.
This is so tasty, espically for Christmas nights! Or evening welcomes!
It sure is !!
I just finished making this,and believe imma,its the rave of the moment! Thanks so much for putting this up on your blog,you’ve got a fan for life. Thanks.
YES! So glad to hear it was a hit with everyone. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with me.
Hello would like to try this but can I bake the chips instead of frying?
Don’t like the oil so much
You can bake them but it’s going to be tough. Try adding about a 1-2 tablespoons more butter that would help out.
HMMMMM i wil try your recipe and let you know hw it is thnks
Would appreciate any feedback. Thanks.