Homemade Pita Chips Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
18 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
278 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Homemade Pita Chips Recipe
Description
This recipe transforms pita bread into crispy chips by brushing both sides with extra virgin olive oil and seasoning with sea salt and optional sumac, a spice that adds a mild lemony flavor. The pita is cut into wedges and baked at 375°F until golden brown and crunchy. The process is straightforward and yields a light, crunchy texture suitable for dipping or snacking.
The chips can be served alongside a variety of dips such as hummus, baba ganoush, or tzatziki, adding a textural contrast to creamy or smooth accompaniments. Alternatively, they can be fried in vegetable oil until golden for a different texture, though baking offers a lighter option.
Storing pita bread properly in sealed bags keeps it fresh for a few days, and spices like zaatar, turmeric, paprika, garlic, oregano, or cayenne can replace or complement sumac to vary the flavor profile of these chips.
Ingredients
- 4 pita bread
- 4 tbsp olive oil Extra Virgin
- 1 tsp salt sea salt
- 1 tsp sumac optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Brush the pitas on both sides with olive oil. Sprinkle salt and sumac on both sides.
- Cut the pitas into wedges using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife.
- Place the pita pieces on the baking sheet and bake for eight to ten minutes until they're golden brown.
- Serve with dips such as hummus or mast o khiar.
Notes
- For a different texture, pita chips can be fried in vegetable oil until golden and crispy.
- Store pita bread sealed at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Experiment with spices like zaatar, turmeric, paprika, garlic, oregano, or cayenne pepper for varied flavors.
- Serve chips with dips such as hummus, baba ganoush, muhammara, labneh, tzatziki, or baked feta.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 882mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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