Homemade Pita Chips are a great way to use up leftover Pita Bread. They are also way more satisfying than store-bought. The flavor and texture are just right – crisp, crunchy, and perfectly seasoned.
We love these dipped in Whipped Feta Dip or Homemade Hummus. Check out the step-by-step photos and see how easy it is to make Pita Chips from scratch.
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Pita Chips Recipe
What are Pita Chips? They are essentially Pita Bread cut into wedges or chips, that are oiled, seasoned, and baked until crisp. They are used instead of chips or crackers. They are popular in Mediterranean, Greek and Middle Eastern Cuisine.
Store-bought pita chips tend to be quite thick, stiff, and hard to bite into. Fresh home-baked pita chips are much more pleasant to crunch and munch and easier to chew. Homemade also takes about 15 minutes to make. They are quick, easy, and really satisfying.
Ingredients
The key to making great pita chips is in getting the right pita bread. If you don’t have time to whip up homemade pita bread, then look for the pocket pita bread style for crispy and airy pita chips.
- Pita Bread – We have tried this with different kinds of pita bread, both the thicker bread-like pita bread from Costco and the classic pocket-style pita bread. I prefer the pocket style. Its thinner layers help it bake faster, crispier, and lighter.
- Extra virgin olive oil – use a good oil that adds flavor to the pita.
- Dried herbs – we use a combination of dried basil and oregano to add Mediterranean flavor.
- Garlic powder – adds mild garlicky flavor
- Salt – you can add this to taste depending on what you’re serving the pita chips with. If you are using a saltier dip like Crab Dip or Spinach Artichoke Dip, use 1/4 tsp and use more if you prefer more.
How to Make Pita Chips
- Combine Seasonings – Stir together olive oil and seasonings and set aside for the flavors to meld.
- Cut tortillas – use a pizza cutter or a knife to cut pita bread into triangles.
- Toss together – Put pita triangles into a large mixing bowl, drizzle with the oil mixture and toss together until coated.
- Bake – arrange pita pieces in a single layer on a large baking sheet or divide into 2 smaller baking sheets if needed. Bake at 400˚F for 8-12 minutes until crisp.
Pro Tip: Bake time will vary depending on the thickness of your pita bread. If you are using the thicker pita bread, it will take 10-12 minutes for the pita chips to crisp up. If using pocket-style pita bread, it will bake up in 8-9 minutes.
To Serve
We love to serve these chips as a great snack with dips and they are a lovely option on a Charcuterie Board. Try dipping pita chips into:
- Hummus
- Tzatziki Sauce
- Hot Shrimp Dip
- Veggie Dip
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Cheese Ball
Are Pita Chips Healthy?
Homemade pita chips are a better choice than storebought. Here’s why:
- Better oil – you control the quality of the oil you use. Extra virgin is a more expensive oil that isn’t often used in commercial brand pita chips.
- Less salt – storebought chips can be quite salty which can be overwhelming depending on what you are serving them with. We love that you can add salt to taste here.
- Quality pita bread – you can purchase whole wheat pita bread or make Homemade Pita Bread with fresh and even organic ingredients.
- Preservatives – Store-bought foods are often made with preservatives for longer shelf life. Homemade don’t keep as long, but it’s worth the tradeoff for better-quality food.
- Baked – chips that are baked and not fried are healthier because they don’t soak up as much oil.
How to Store Pita Chips
Once pita chips are fully cooled, store them in an airtight container or zip-top bag at room temperature for up to a week. They will keep better and stay crunchier in a dry environment.
Homemade pita chips not only taste better than storebought, but it’s such a smart way to use up leftover Pita Bread. It’s also so easy! Let me know what you like to serve with your chips.
Pita Chips Recipe
5 from 7 votes
Author: Natasha Kravchuk
Homemade pita chips are a great way to use up leftover pita bread. They are also way more satisfying than store-bought. They are crisp, crunchy, and perfectly seasoned. Once chips are at room temperature, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 8 minutes mins
Total Time: 18 minutes mins
Ingredients
Servings: 8 people
- 4 pita breads, (Preferably pocket-style), 6-8” diameter
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400˚F. In a measuring cup, combine extra virgin olive oil and seasonings, stir to combine.
Cut pita bread into triangles. For an 8-inch pita bread, you can use a pizza cutter to slice it into 8-10 wedges or triangles.
Combine pita bread in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil mixture and toss with your hands until evenly coated.
Arrange pita chips in a single layer. I fit the whole batch on a large half sheet, but you can also use 2 smaller baking sheets. Bake at 400˚F in a single layer for 8-12 minutes (*depending on thickness of pita bread) flipping halfway. Bake until crisp, golden and firm. If you have 2 baking sheets, rotate them halfway through baking.
Notes
&Pocket pita has 2 thinner layers in it so it bakes into chips faster (7-9 minutes), while thicker soft pita bread takes longer to dry and crisp up (10-12 minutes).
Nutrition Per Serving
138kcal Calories16g Carbs3g Protein7g Fat1g Saturated Fat1g Polyunsaturated Fat5g Monounsaturated Fat223mg Sodium41mg Potassium1g Fiber0.01g Sugar3IU Vitamin A0.01mg Vitamin C29mg Calcium1mg Iron
- Full Nutrition Label
- Nutrition Disclosure
Nutrition Facts
Pita Chips Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
138
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Sodium
223
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
16
g
5
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
0.01
g
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
3
IU
%
Vitamin C
0.01
mg
%
Calcium
29
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: homemade pita chips, how to make pita chips, pita chips
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $
Calories: 138