Herb Pita Chips
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These crispy herb pita chips are my go to when I want something homemade without spending hours in the kitchen. With just fifteen minutes of prep and twenty five minutes in the oven, you'll have a golden, fragrant snack that tastes infinitely better than anything store bought. I love using fresh rosemary here because it's packed with antioxidants and brings such wonderful depth to every bite. The best part is how affordable this recipe is since you probably have most of these ingredients already. Just toss your pita with good olive oil, fresh herbs, and a bit of parmesan, then let the oven do the work. Perfect for entertaining or simply treating yourself to something crunchy and satisfying.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 4pita bread(large, whole wheat)
- 60 mlextra virgin olive oil
- 15 gfresh rosemary(finely chopped)
- 10 gfresh thyme(leaves only)
- 10 gfresh oregano(finely chopped)
- 5 gsea salt
- 2 gblack pepper(freshly ground)
- 3 ggarlic powder
- 1lemon zest(from 1 lemon)
- 30 ggrated parmesan cheese(optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 190 degrees Celsius. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Tip: A hot oven ensures the chips crisp up nicely rather than just drying out.
- 2
Cut each pita bread in half, then carefully separate the two layers so you have 16 thin pieces total. This creates more surface area for the herbs.
Tip: Work gently to avoid tearing the bread, but don't worry about small imperfections.
- 3
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil with chopped rosemary, thyme, oregano, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and lemon zest. Stir well to distribute the herbs evenly throughout the oil.
Tip: Let this mixture sit for a minute so the flavors start to infuse into the oil.
- 4
Arrange the pita pieces on your prepared baking sheets in a single layer. Brush both sides generously with the herb oil mixture using a pastry brush or the back of a spoon.
Tip: Don't skimp on the oil and herbs here, as they're what create the flavor and help the chips crisp up.
- 5
If using parmesan cheese, sprinkle it evenly over all the pieces now. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the chips feel crispy when you tap them.
Tip: Keep an eye on them toward the end of cooking time as oven temperatures vary and you want them crispy but not burnt.
- 6
Remove from the oven and let the chips cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. They'll continue to crisp up as they cool. Transfer to an airtight container once completely cooled.
Tip: Store for up to 4 days, though they're best enjoyed fresh within the first 2 days.
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