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How to Make Homemade Pita Chips
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How to Make Homemade Pita Chips

These homemade pita chips turn store-bought or homemade pita bread into crisp, golden triangles ideal for dipping. Brushed with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkled with kosher salt and za'atar seasoning, the chips bake quickly at a high temperature until crunchy. The texture balances a satisfying crispness with the earthy, herby flavor of za'atar, making them suitable companions for Mediterranean dips like hummus or baba ganoush.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 24 chips
Calories: 128 kcal
Course: Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 pita bread store-bought or homemade, with pockets
  • extra virgin olive oil I used Greek Private Reserve extra virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • seasoning of choice I used a generous sprinkle of Za'atar

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. And prepare a large sheet pan (do not line with parchment).
  2. Split the pita pockets in half to make single rounds of pita. Place each pita flat on your cutting board and split them in half from the seam with a sharp knife or kitchen shears (you should end up with 2 single rounds of pita). Note: If your pitas are the thick, single-layer kind, you can skip this step as you can't split them.
  3. Brush with extra virgin olive oil & Season. Brush the pita rounds with extra virgin olive oil and season with kosher salt and za'atar (do this on both sides).
  4. Cut into triangles. Using a knife or a pair of kitchen shears again, cut each round of pita into 8 triangles.
  5. Bake! Arrange the pita triangles on the prepared sheet pan. Bake anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes, checking occasionally to turn over the pita triangles that have gained color, until you have pita chips that are crispy and golden brown to your liking.

Notes

  • Adjust baking time depending on the thickness of pita bread to avoid burning or under-crisping.
  • Serve pita chips with dips such as hummus, baba ganoush, or tzatziki to complement their Mediterranean seasoning.
  • Allow chips to cool fully before storing in an airtight container to maintain crispness for up to one week.
  • Za'atar seasoning enhances the flavor but can be substituted with other herbs or spices if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 12.8kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 2.6g (1%) Protein 0.4g (1%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g (0%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Sodium 25mg (1%) Potassium 5.6mg (0%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 chips

Amount Per Serving

Calories 128

% Daily Value*

Calories 12.8kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 2.6g 1%
Protein 0.4g 1%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 25mg 1%
Potassium 5.6mg 0%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

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