Pita Chips

This recipe for homemade pita chips tastes better than store bought! They’re easy and come out deliciously salty and crunchy.

It’s easy to find good pita chips at the store. But here’s the thing: They taste even better when made in your own oven. try that Homemade pita chips recipe! We love a good bag of store-bought pita chips, but they can have a heavy, artificial aftertaste. Make them at home and they’re deliciously savory and crunchy! Simply season them with salt or add your own creative spice blends. There’s nothing better for dipping than homemade fries.

The type of pitas to buy

The most important part of this homemade pita chips recipe? The flatbread itself. Look for pita pockets, not thick single-layer pitas. Why? Thin pita chips are the crispiest. You need pockets so you can separate them into two layers. If you make them without separating the layers, they’re tough and can become more stale during storage.

Tips for making pita chips

Pita chips are flatbreads that are cut into pieces and baked until golden. It’s easy to make at home if you follow a few tips. Once made, you hardly need a recipe and you can get creative with the spices. Here are some tips to keep in mind when making this pita chip recipe (or continue to the recipe below):

• Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. This will make the flatbread perfectly crispy.
• Cut the pita pockets into two individual layers. Again, thin layers make for the crispiest fries! The easiest way to separate the bags is to cut around the outside of the bread with kitchen scissors.
• Brush with olive oil. A little fat is needed to make them crispy and golden.
• Season with fine sea salt. Our standard salt is kosher salt, but fine salt sticks best to chips.
• Bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Exact cooking time depends on the brand of pita and your oven. Be sure to rotate the baking sheets about halfway through cooking for more even browning.

Ways to serve homemade pita chips

Once you’ve got a batch of warm pita chips out of the oven, it’s time to dive in! There are many different dips to try: not just good old hummus! Here are the best dips for pita chips:

storage information

These pita chips keep well in storage. Here are some tips to keep the fries crispy over time:

• Bake until uniformly crispy and golden brown. Any residual moisture can soak them over time.
• Cool it down as long as possible before storing it. They will become crispier as they cool. We recommend refrigerating for at least 20 minutes before storing, but the longer the better. If you can leave them at room temperature for about 1 hour, even better.
• Store in an airtight container for at least 1 week. As long as they are thoroughly dried and refrigerated prior to storage, they should stay crisp for at least 1 week. Ours were still crispy and tasty after 2 weeks, but shelf life may vary.

And that’s it! Let us know if you try these pita chips in the comments below. They’re a big hit here (and perfect with our favorite hummus sauce).

More fries and dip recipes

Homemade chips and dip are perfect for entertaining! Here are some other favorite recipes:

This recipe for homemade pita chips is…

Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free