Recipe Notes

Pro Tips For Pita Chips

• Use Greek Pocketless pita bread for this recipe. It yields crispy, thick chips that are best for all sorts of dips, salads and soups.
• You can substitute whole wheat bread for white bread.
• If you're looking for thinner chips, then use Middle eastern style pita bread.
• Slice into wedges as shown above &. in the video.
• Each bread yields 8 chips.
• Make the garlic herb mixture using dried spices, avoid fresh parsley or any fresh herbs as they will burn.
• Mix the spices with good quality olive oil such as Mina (you can find it here) Moroccan Olive oil.
• Brush generously with the olive oil herb garlic mixture, the bread will soak up all the flavors.
• Always add the salt at the end to make sure the seasoning is even.
• once out of the oven, let the chips cool for 2 minutes before serving.
• Enjoy with dips, salads, soups, or on their own.

Pita Chip Variations 

• Garlic Pita Chips: Add garlic powder to the oil mixture.
• Za’atar Pita Chips: Sprinkle za’atar with the olive oil.
• Parmesan Pita Chips: Add grated Parmesan during last 2 minutes.
• Whole Wheat Pita Chips: Use whole wheat pita for nuttier flavor.
• Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips: Brush with butter, sprinkle sugar and cinnamon before baking.

Why are My Chips Soggy?

Possibly because they're not baked long enough. To fix this, return to the oven or air fryer for 2–4 minutes.

What if My Chips Burned?

It's because you used too high temperature or uneven thickness of the bread, or an old oven with uneven heat distribution. To avoid this, start with a lower oven slightly and check to rotate the tray every few minutes.

Why are My Chips Too Hard

If pita chips are too hard, they are overbaked. To avoid this, always bake slightly shorter next time.

What if the Seasoning is Uneven

This happens if the oil is not distributed evenly, especially if you drizzled the oil mixture instead of brushing it. To prevent this, brush the oil mixture instead of drizzle, and brush a thin layer, then go over it with extra.

Are pita chips healthy?

Yes! Especially today's recipe as they are baked and not fried!

How to Store Pita Chips?

• Store leftovers in airtight container or in a ziploc which is my favorite way.
• Room temperature up to 5 days.
• If softened after storing,  7eheat at 350°F for 3 minutes.
• Do not refrigerate because humidity softens them.
• To Freeze: place the ziploc bag in the freezer, and defrost it before using for 30 minutes. It remains crispy and delicious!

Make Ahead & Scaling

For parties, this recipe can scale easily,  no recipe adjustment needed. Just follow this:

• Bake in batches
• Cool fully
• Store in sealed container 

What do you use pita chips for?

Aside from the Whipped Feta, Ultimate Hummus Dip, Labneh, and dips, you can use them with Homemade Salsa, Authentic Guacamole Recipe, Best Strawberry Corn Salsa, Soup Recipes, Salad Recipes 

How do you make pita chips crispy?

Bake at 375°F in a single layer until golden and firm, then cool completely.

Can you make pita chips in the air fryer?

Yes, cook at 350°F for 5–7 minutes in batches.

How long do homemade pita chips last?

Up to 7 days stored airtight at room temperature.

Can you use fresh pita bread?

Yes, but slightly day old pita crisps more evenly.

Why are my pita chips chewy?

They were underbaked or overcrowded.