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Crispy, golden-brown pita chips baked to perfection with a hint of olive oil and savory spices. A fantastic, healthier alternative to fried chips, perfect for dipping into hummus, baba ghanoush, or your favorite spreads.
Preheat Oven and Prepare Pita
Season the Pita Wedges
Bake the Chips
Crispy, golden-brown pita chips baked to perfection with a hint of olive oil and savory spices. A fantastic, healthier alternative to fried chips, perfect for dipping into hummus, baba ghanoush, or your favorite spreads.
This mediterranean recipe takes 20 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 232.05 calories per serving with 4.61g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for snack or appetizer or side.
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Cool and Serve
Instead of paprika, toss the pita wedges with 1-2 tablespoons of za'atar spice blend for an authentic Middle Eastern flavor.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of dried oregano or Italian seasoning along with the other spices.
Add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix for a bit of heat.
Sprinkle a light layer of finely grated Parmesan cheese over the chips during the last 2-3 minutes of baking.
By baking instead of frying, these chips significantly reduce the overall fat and calorie content compared to store-bought fried chips, making them a guilt-free snack.
Made with extra virgin olive oil, these chips provide monounsaturated fats, which are known to support cardiovascular health by helping to lower bad cholesterol levels.
Making chips at home gives you complete control over the amount of salt, helping you manage your sodium intake for better blood pressure control.
Opting for whole wheat pita bread increases the dietary fiber in your snack, which aids in digestion, promotes satiety, and helps maintain stable blood sugar levels.
One serving (approximately 1 cup or 1/4 of the recipe) contains about 260 calories. The exact number can vary based on the size and brand of your pita bread.
Yes, they are a much healthier alternative to deep-fried potato chips. They are lower in fat and calories. Using whole wheat pita bread will also increase the fiber content, making them an even better choice.
The key to extra crispy chips is to ensure they are in a single, non-overlapping layer on the baking sheet. Also, letting them cool completely on the pan after baking allows residual heat to evaporate any remaining moisture, making them crunchier.
Both white and whole wheat pita bread work wonderfully. Thinner pitas will result in a more delicate, cracker-like chip, while thicker, fluffier pitas will yield a sturdier chip perfect for heavy dips.
They are incredibly versatile! Serve them with classic dips like hummus, baba ghanoush, and tzatziki. They are also great with guacamole, salsa, spinach artichoke dip, or crumbled over soups and salads for added crunch.
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