Homemade Pita Chips

How To Make Homemade Pita Chips

There’s nothing easier than making pita chips at home.

Ingredients

You only need a few ingredients and the right technique to cut the pita chips into small pita triangles.

• Whole Wheat Pita Bread Pockets – we used pitas that are 5 inches in diameter (12cm). You can use bigger pitas, but you will need only 4 large 6.5-inch pockets. If you want a low-carb version, try my Low-Carb Pita Bread.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil or avocado oil.
• Salt
• Oregano
• Paprika
• Garlic Powder

Preparation

In a large bowl that must fit all the pita chips, add oil, oregano, paprika, and salt. Stir to combine. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Cutting Pita Chips

The tricky part is to cut pita chips of the same size. So here’s my way of cutting perfect triangles of the same size every time.

First, cut the round pita into two half moons.

Next, cut each moon in halves. You now get four large pita bread triangles per pita bread pocket.

Finally, cut each triangle in half again to get eight pita chips per pocket.

Coating

Place all the pita chips in the bowl and use your hands or a wooden spoon to stir and coat the chips with the oil.

Work gently, so the chips don’t split or break. You can also use a pastry brush to brush oil on the pita chips.

Baking Pita Chips

Spread the pita chips onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer so they don’t overlap and bake evenly.

Bake on the center rack of the oven for about 8 minutes, then use tongs to flip each pita chip on the other side.

Baking Time

Bake again for 6 to 7 minutes until the pita chips are golden brown and crispy. The baking time depends on how you love your chips.

You can always bake them for longer for ultra crunchy or hard chips, perfect for dipping into a soup like a pita crouton.

Let the pita chips cool down at room temperature for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then serve them with your favorite dip.

I like to sprinkle and toss some extra on top of the warm chips like:

• Sea salt flakes
• Dried thyme
• Fresh chopped parsley
• Dried basil
• Chili flakes for a spicy flavor

Serving Pita Chips

These homemade pita chips are the most delicious homemade crisp to add to your charcuterie board and for dipping into creamy dips like:

• Greek Yogurt Dressing Dip
• Keto Hummus
• 4-Ingredient Guacamole
• Avocado Spinach Dip
• Baked Feta Dip
• Whipped Feta Dip

I also like to add these chips to a kid’s lunchbox as a quick snack or as a side to soup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are my answers to your most common questions about this recipe.

Can I Skip The Garlic And Spices?

You can make plain pita chips using olive oil or avocado oil. But then, feel free to add salt and pepper or just keep them plain.

Are Baked Pita Chips Healthy?

You can make these chips healthy using whole wheat pita bread, which is higher in fiber, or low-carb pita bread for fewer carbs.

Then, avocado oil is the healthiest option to bake and roast food as it’s high in healthy fat and has a high smoke point.

So overall, homemade pita chips are more nutritious than store-bought potato chips or any chips made with vegetable oil – not good for your heart – and additives.

Can I Air Fry Pita Chips?

Yes, you can air fry the pita chips in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to the lower temperature of 375°F (190°C).

Air fry for 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway.

Should I Split My Pita To Make More Chips?

I prefer not to split pita chips as it makes the chips thicker and a lot crunchier.