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Nigerian Chin Chin

Name: Nigerian Chin Chin
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 15
Ingredients: 5 ounces (150ml) whole milk; 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract; 14.1 ounces all-purpose flour (400g; 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons); 3.5 ounces sugar (100g; 1/2 cup); 1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) baking powder; 1 teaspoon (3g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight; 2 teaspoons (4g) freshly grated lemon or orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 3.6 ounces unsalted butter (100g; 7 tablespoons), cold; 2 quarts (1.9L) vegetable oil, for frying

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

50m

This Nigerian Chin Chin recipe creates crunchy, bite-sized treats with hints of vanilla, citrus zest, and nutmeg. Perfect for snacking, these fried dough bites are sweetened with sugar and enriched with whole milk and butter. A delightful, addictive treat that's easy to make and perfect for sharing.

Nigerian Chin Chin

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(Servings: 15)

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5 ounces (150ml) whole milk

1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract

14.1 ounces all-purpose flour (400g; 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons)

3.5 ounces sugar (100g; 1/2 cup)

1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) baking powder

1 teaspoon (3g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight

2 teaspoons (4g) freshly grated lemon or orange zest

1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

3.6 ounces unsalted butter (100g; 7 tablespoons), cold

2 quarts (1.9L) vegetable oil, for frying

Nutrition Facts

Calories

336kcal

16%
Fat

17g

0%
Saturated Fat

4g

0%
Carbohydrates

38g

1%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

7g

0%
Protein

4g

0%
Cholesterol

12mg

0%
Sodium

115mg

5%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nigerian Chin Chin

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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