Homemade Pita Chips

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This easy pita chips recipe is quick and easy and so much more flavorful than store-bought pita chips! Homemade pita chips make a great snack or appetizer and are perfect for dipping. Made with regular pita bread, olive oil, and a few spices and baked in the oven, these chips are a great option to easily feed a crowd. 

These baked pita chips are so perfect for snacking and entertaining, I just know you’ll love them! Serve them with all of your favorite dips like Lebanese Hummus, Guacamole with Roasted Corn and Spinach Artichoke Dip.

Delicious and so easy! I used a garlic infused olive oil, so I skipped the garlic powder and I just seasoned with coarse sea salt. The rest I followed per the recipe instructions. They’re so so much better than store bought. I served with Yumna’s amazing hummus recipe! – Anna A.

Recipe at a Glance

Cuisine Inspiration: American

Primary Cooking Method: Baking

Dietary Info: Vegetarian

Key Flavor: Pita, Garlic

Skill Level: Easy

Summary

• Limited Ingredients: This recipe only uses a handful of simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store. 
• Cost-effective: A Bag of pre-made pita chips can cost upwards of $5 and barely has any in it. Buying pita bread and making chips from it is much more cost-effective and makes 3x the amount!
• Easy to Make: It only takes a few simple steps and a few minutes to make this easy, beginner-friendly recipe.
• Versatile: Pita chips are the ultimate dipping item, suitable for all kinds of dips, from sweet to savory, and wonderful with cheese or cold cuts. 
• Customizable: Use your favorite spices to make these homemade pita chips your own!

Ingredients for This Easy Pita Chips Recipe

• Large Pita Bread Rounds: The starting point for your pita chips. You’ll cut these into smaller, chip-sized triangles. Feel free to use your favorite brand. 
• Olive Oil: Olive oil ensures your spices stay on the pita bread and helps toast it to golden brown perfection. 
• Garlic, Salt, and Black Pepper: The classic seasoning pairing. Use as much or as little as you like! 

Popular Substitutions and Additions

• Flavor Variations: Swap out garlic powder for other spices like smoked paprika, cumin, or za’atar for a different flavor profile. Each spice brings a unique taste that can complement a variety of dips.
• Cheese for Extra Flavor: Grating a bit of Parmesan or your favorite cheese over the chips before baking adds a savory, cheesy twist.
• Sweet Version: For a sweet snack, brush the pita with melted butter instead of olive oil, and sprinkle with cinnamon and a touch of sugar before baking.
• Swap out the Olive Oil: Any oil with a neutral flavor and high smoke point will work if you don’t have olive oil on hand.

RECIPE VIDEO TUTORIAL

How to make pita chips

Start with 3 loaves of pita bread. I buy mine from Middle Eastern stores, so they are much thinner than ones you’d find in mass grocery stores. If you’re using smaller ones, you can double the amount. Cut the pita into small triangles either using a large knife or kitchen shears. Don’t worry if they’re not even – they’re homemade pita chips after all!

Arrange the pita triangles in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet. Some overlapping is ok since they are so thin anyways.

Toss the pita with olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper right on the baking sheet. Feel free to add other spices like paprika, cumin or sumac. But I like keeping it simple so the baked pita chips are more versatile.

You can toss them in a large bowl if you prefer. However, tossing them on a baking tray way saves on clean-up. Bake the pita in a preheated oven until the pita is light golden brown. Be sure to flip the homemade pita chips halfway through baking.

Allow the pita chips cool completely before serving. You can cool them right on the baking sheet on the kitchen counter.

What to serve with pita chips

These homemade pita chips are perfect by themselves. But you can also serve them with so many other recipes. Try them with:

• Homemade labneh recipe
• Creamy Feta Dip
• Avocado Hummus Dip Recipe
• Homemade Ranch Dip
• They are great to serve on top of salads, like fattoush, and soups like lentil soup for extra texture!

These were totally incredible. I didn’t expect it but I made 3 and all done in one night. I used EVOO, garlic powder and Herbemere instead of salt. It’s a organic herb/kelp salt. – Sue R

Tips for making the best homemade pita chips

1. Ensure that each pita chip triangle is coated with the oil mix. Each chip should be evenly coated and seasoned and this will also help them to brown evenly and well.
2. Separate the two sides of pita bread if the kind you’re using is too thick. This makes them thinner so they are more ideal for dipping, and it will also help them crisp better in the oven. Ideally though, buy the thin pita bread like I’m using if you can find it.
3. Increase the temperature to 400
4. Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil. You’ll notice such a difference with the flavor of the pita chips, especially since we’re only tossing them with a couple ingredients.
5. Don’t skip the cooling process. I recommend the pita chips cool completely before serving them. They become more sturdy and crispy as they cool. Don’t cover and store the pita until they are completely cooled.

How to Store and Reheat This Easy Pita Chips Recipe

Once the pita chips have cooled completely, store them in an air-tight container at room temperature for 3 days to a week. 

How long will this easy pita chips recipe last in the fridge? 

NEVER refrigerate your pita chips. They’ll dry out and lose their wonderful crunch and texture. 

Can I freeze this pita chips recipe? 

Pita chips freeze well and will last for up to two months when stored properly. Simply place your pita chips in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or a heavy-duty freezer bag with as much air removed as possible and pop them in the freezer. Make sure that they are completely cool or they will get soggy!

Frequently asked questions

How do you store homemade pita chips?

Once the chips have completely cooled, you can store them in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 7 days.

Can you use different spice mixes?

I love the simplicity of the seasoning on these pita chips but I also love experimenting with lots of different spices too! Try using Italian seasoning, paprika, lemon pepper, or zaatar to keep with the Mediterranean flare.

Are pita chips a healthy snack?

If you have a chip craving but don’t want to ruin your healthy eating habits these homemade pita chips are perfect for you. They contain a lot less fat and salt as compared to regular chips and of course no added sugar. Choose a low-ingredient pita bread brea and you’ve got yourself a wholesome good-for-you snack!

More Mediterranean snacks:

• Roasted Chickpeas Recipe
• Hummus Toast
• Creamy Feta Dip
• Labneh Yogurt
• Homemade Muhammara

It’s so quick and easy to make a big batch of these a homemade pita chips. I love that you can make them ahead of time for easy entertaining and adding to meals. They are perfect for a snack you can feel good about!

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