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Crispy Ghanaian Chin Chin Recipe Easy Homemade Fried Dough Snacks That Stay Fresh

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy Ghanaian chin chin, a fried dough snack that stays fresh and crunchy for days. Perfect for snacking, parties, and sharing.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • Vegetable oil for deep frying (peanut oil recommended)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and nutmeg until evenly combined.
  2. Add cold, cubed butter and rub into the dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
  3. Stir in beaten eggs and milk gently to form a firm dough. Add a little more flour if dough is too sticky, but do not overwork.
  4. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly for about 2 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  5. Roll dough out to about ¼ inch (6mm) thickness. Cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) squares or rectangles using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
  6. Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot to about 350°F (175°C).
  7. Fry dough pieces in batches for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and crisp. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
  8. Remove fried chin chin with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack lined with paper towels. Let cool completely to maintain crispiness.
  9. Store cooled chin chin in an airtight container at room temperature to keep fresh for up to one week.

Notes

Maintain oil temperature around 350°F (175°C) to avoid greasy or burnt chin chin. Cool completely on a wire rack to keep crispiness. Fry in small batches to keep oil temperature steady. Optionally add chopped nuts for texture or cayenne pepper for spice.

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