Pita chips are a highly munchable and perfectly crunchable snack, and they’re even better when they’re homemade. Chef Pat shows us his favorite quick and simple ways to take pita from the pantry and transform it into Middle Eastern spiced delights for dipping, snacking, and sharing. Watch our video and see the full recipe below to bake your own pita chips!
Ingredients:
For seasoned pita chips:
- 3 pitas (or any kind of flatbread)
- 2 TBL extra virgin olive oil
- 1 TBL za’atar seasoning OR 2 tsp Sumac seasoning & 1 tsp salt
For unseasoned pita chips:
- 3 pitas (or any kind of flatbread)
- Vegetable oil pan spray
- 1 TBL seasoning of your choice
Instructions:
For seasoned pita chips:
- Preheat oven to 275F degrees
- Slice the flatbread into the desired shape – wedges or squares. If the flatbread is fluffy or hollow, half it to reduce height
- Lay the flatbread pieces on a clean sheet pan
- Using a brush, coat one side of the flatbread pieces lightly with the olive oil
- Sprinkle the za’atar or the Sumac & salt over the olive oil, evenly coating the chips
- Place in the oven and set a timer for 30 minutes. Once the timer goes off, remove from oven and allow them to cool for approximately 30 minutes before covering and storing
- They can be stored at room temperature or enjoyed immediately!
For unseasoned pita chips:
- Preheat an oven to 275F degrees
- Slice the flatbread into the desired shape – wedges or squares. If the flatbread is fluffy or hollow, half it to reduce height
- Lay the flatbread pieces on a clean sheet pan
- Place in the oven and set a timer for 30 minutes. Once the timer goes off, out of oven and allow them to cool for approximately 30 minutes before covering and storing at room temperature
- When ready to serve, add the chips to a bowl and lightly spray with vegetable oil pan spray
- Sprinkle the desired seasoning to evenly coat the chips, tossing or mixing if necessary
- They can be stored at room temperature or enjoyed immediately!