Crispy baked pita chips are simple to make, easy to customize, and ready in minutes! Serve them with your favorite hearty dips for a healthy snack option.
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I've been eating waaay too many store bought chips lately, it's time for a healthy swap.
These crunchy baked pita chips are so incredibly easy to make and a great way to use leftover pita bread. This recipe is also endlessly customizable. You can flavor them with any herbs and spices you like, but I prefer to keep it simple with a sprinkle of salt.
Made as-is, these pita chips are made using only 3 ingredients and take just 15 minutes! They are perfect served with creamy homemade hummus, whipped feta dip, or a hearty pico de gallo. You're going to want to make these all the time, and you totally can because it's so easy!
Ingredients
- Pita bread halves
- Olive oil
- Coarse kosher salt
How to make pita chips
- Brush both sides of the pita lightly with olive oil. Cut into triangles and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt.
- Bake pitas at 400ºF for 12-15 minutes or until they are crisp and beginning to brown.
Top tips
Extra crispy pita chips
To make pita chips extra thin and crunchy, I tear the pita apart the at the pocket. If you prefer a thicker chip, keep it simple by just brushing a pita with olive oil, cutting it into wedges, sprinkling with salt, and baking away!
How to store baked pita chips
Store cooled pita chips in an airtight container on the counter at room temperature for up to 7 days.
How to customize
- Instead of salt, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar for a sweet snack
- Sprinkle with dried oregano before baking
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese prior to baking
- Sprinkle with za'atar prior to baking
- Use as a base for Greek Nachos
- Mix olive oil with a bit of sriracha before brushing on the pitas
FAQ
I would consider homemade pita chips a healthier alternative to store-bought chips. Since they are baked, they contain much less fat than fried chips. Making pita chips at home also allows you to control the amount of salt used.
If you are using store bought plain pita bread then likely it is not gluten free. Make sure to use gluten-free pita for a gluten-free chip!
What to serve with homemade pita chips
- Basic Hummus
- Loaded Hummus
- Beetroot Hummus
- Whipped Feta Dip
- White Bean Dip
- Pico De Gallo with Avocado
- Vegetarian Buffalo Dip
- Taco Dip
- Healthy Guacamole
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Recipe
Baked Pita Chips
Ingredients
- 8 pita bread halves, I used multigrain pita bread
- Olive oil
- Coarse kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Brush both sides of pita lightly with olive oil. Cut pitas into triangles and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet (or two, if necessary). Sprinkle with salt.
- Bake pitas 12-15 minutes or until they are crisp and beginning to brown. Let rest a few minutes before enjoying.
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