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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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.
I just made these I followed the recipe to the point. My Ghanaian husband said no onion no garlic next time.
Hope you guys loved it!
Thank you for the good job done
Awe, thank you Jacqueline!
Please I need the chin chin machine. Where can I buy it?
Hi Juliet! I usually use my Pasta machine
Thank you very much
Wow I love it
Thank you, Dede joyceline! 🙂
Can’t wait to make mine thank you.
Can I pls use frytol oil instead of butter
It will slightly affect the flavor .
Please where can I get the white pepper
I love your recipes. Can’t wait to try it
Thank you so much, Kaswaswa! Looking forward to your feedback :)!!
I made this last week and I loved it. This is now my best recipe ever for chin chin. Thank you
Awesome. Glad you love it as much as I do, Blessing :).
Pls can i use margarine instead of butter?
Yes, you can 🙂 !
Any alternative for the pasta machine?
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.
Hey I tried I ..but it too crispy and looks soggy
Wah could be the problem..
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.
Too much butter and eggs can make it soggy. Happened to me a couple of times then I reduced both especially butter.
I’m definitely trying this one! You didn’t say how much butter to use though (or I missed it?)
It’s 1/2 cup (125 g) of butter. Please see the ingredient list. Can’t wait for you to try it. Enjoy!
Can this be done without egg..or is there a substitute??
It might alter the recipe . Add 1/4 cup milk to make up for the liquid lost.
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.
Pls can I use the powdered red pepper if I don’t Hv the white one. I’m in Ghana.
Leave it out the white pepper. Red pepper will be too overpowering.
Wow, understanding. Will give it a try.
Thank you very much
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
Yes, you can- roll and cut in to squares.