Garlic Herb Baked Pita Chips
In short: Pita split into thin rounds, brushed with garlic and herb oil and baked into crisp wedges. Better than bagged chips and ready in 30 minutes. It takes about 30 min in total and makes 8 servings.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Servings
- 8
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 130 kcal
Pita chips are easy to make and far crisper than most bagged ones. Splitting each pita into two thin rounds is the trick, since thick wedges stay chewy in the middle. Brush the rough sides with olive oil that has been steeped with garlic and herbs, cut into wedges and bake until golden. They scoop up dips, go with soup and keep for days in a tin.
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line two baking trays with baking paper.
- Stir the oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Let it stand for 5 minutes so the garlic flavors the oil.
- Cut around the edge of each pita with kitchen scissors and peel it apart into two thin rounds.
- Brush the rough inner side of each round with the oil mixture. Stack the rounds and cut them into 8 wedges each with scissors or a pizza cutter.
- Arrange the wedges in a single layer on the trays, oiled side up.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, rotate the trays and bake for 3 to 5 minutes more, until golden and crisp. Watch the thin tips, which burn first.
- Cool on the trays. The chips crisp up as they cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Splitting the pita gives light, crisp chips. Whole thick wedges stay chewy in the middle, so only skip the splitting if you like a sturdier chip.
- Swap the herbs for 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, or add 1/2 teaspoon of finely grated lemon zest to the oil.
Questions and answers
How long do homemade pita chips last?
Once fully cool, they stay crisp in an airtight container for up to 5 days. If they soften, re-crisp them in a 160°C (320°F) oven for 3 minutes.
Why are my pita chips chewy in the middle?
The pita was not split or the wedges were too thick. Split each bread into two thin rounds and bake until the center no longer bends.
Can I make pita chips in an air fryer?
Yes. Air fry a single layer at 170°C (340°F) for 3 to 5 minutes, shaking once, until golden. Work in batches so the wedges do not pile up.
How long does it take to make Garlic Herb Baked Pita Chips?
About 30 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 15 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Garlic Herb Baked Pita Chips?
About 130 kcal per serving, with 3 g of protein, 17 g of carbohydrates and 6 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 130 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
