Relax, Oreo Puff Puff Isn’t Actually That Bad

Oreo-puff puff isn’t even top of the list of @tinuerin’s craziest puff-puff experiments. She says Nigerians need to chill and enjoy the sweet things of life.

Last Updated June 20, 2023

If you recently scrolled through Twitter, you’ve probably seen Nigerians blowing hot after Tinu Erin, a UK-based foodpreneur shared pictures of Oreo puff-puff. How could she?

Anyway, I spoke with Tinu and Oreo puff-puff doesn’t even top the list of her crazy but successful puff-puff experiments.

Your Oreo puff-puff is driving Nigerians crazy at the moment. Why do you think so?

A lot of them haven’t seen or heard of Oreo puff-puff till now.

What inspired the twist?

I like to experiment with cooking. Oreo puff-puff isn’t the craziest thing I’ve done with puff-puff. I’ve also made red velvet puff-puff, coconut puff-puff, kinder Bueno, etc. Lol. Food evolves, and there’s nothing wrong with experimenting once in a while.

I mean, if people can add pepper and onions to puff-puff, why can’t I add Oreos?

Fair point. Do you find regular puff-puff boring?

No, I don’t. I actually have a readymade puff-puff mix line with three flavours. I love puff whether it’s the regular one, chocolate or spicy—I’m here for all of it.

You might have to start a puff-puff fan club.

I’m on it.

Without giving away your full recipe, how does one make Oreo puff-puff?

It’s pretty much the same way you make regular puff-puff. Just before frying your batter, dip your Oreo cookies (or whatever you’re crazy enough to try) in the batter. Scoop it like you would regular puff-puff and make sure the batter covers the whole Oreo, and then fry.

Now I want to try it.

Please do, I promise it’s not that bad. Also, it slaps with ice cream.

I’ll be back with a review. So, if you had to break a Guinness World Record for puff-puff, what will that be?

I think a record I could break would be the number of unique puff-puff flavours I can think up and make.

What’s your hot take on Nigerian finger food?

We make the best finger food, no one can deny that. I feel like we need to experiment more and try new things. I wonder how people will react to my Asun spring rolls and Suya spring rolls.

I love the sound of Asun and Suya spring rolls.

It’s delicious.