Homemade Pita Chips Recipe is thick, crunchy, and perfect for dipping or adding to a Mediterranean spread!
author’s note
Better Than Store-Bought Pita Chips!
I’ve bought more bags of Stacy’s Pita Chips than I can count. They’re seriously one of my favorite snacks. But once I started making my own at home, everything changed.
Today I’m showing you how to make pita chips two ways: one version that’s thin and crispy like the store-bought kind, and another that’s thicker, softer, and perfect for scooping up dips.
And while I’ll always have a soft spot for Stacy’s, these homemade ones blow them out of the water.
Pita Chips Recipe Ingredients
- Pita: Use pocket pita if you want thinner chips (split in half first). Joseph’s® pita works for lower-carb chips, but the flavor isn’t as good.
- Olive oil: Extra-virgin olive oil gives the best flavor.
- Salt & pepper: Start light. You can always add more while chips are hot.
- Garlic powder: Adds a subtle flavor. Skip if you don’t like it.
- Other seasonings: Add sparingly to match your dish.
What To Eat With This Pita Chips Recipe
- Spinach artichoke dip. The restaurant I used to work at was known for their big, thick pita chips and spinach artichoke dip or fried pickle dip.
- Hummus. A veggie hummus, chickpea hummus, black-bean hummus.
- Tzatziki sauce or whipped feta. Drizzle on this sauce and go to town!
- Salsa. A fresh, chunky salsa like this Pico De Gallo or Avocado Salsa.
- Soup. Dip ’em in a creamy soup like this spiced Carrot Soup or Sweet Potato Coconut Curry Soup — delish!
- Salad. Serve as croutons on a salad (Cut ’em smaller if planning to do this!) or dip in this tasty Greek Salad.
How To Make Pita Chips Recipe
These chips can be prepared in the oven or the air fryer. Honestly, nothing beats the texture you’ll get from air frying!
Pita Chips in an air fryer not only cook quicker — but you also don’t have to wait for the oven to preheat.
That said, the down side to the air fryer is how many pitas can fit in the basket at a time. So if you want to make a lot of chips at one time, the oven is better in that regard.
Quick Tip
Not sure about air fryers? Check out my Air Fryer Guide! Here’s the exact air fryer I use and love. Air fryers do vary a bit from brand to brand, so the timing may need to be slightly tweaked for your specific model. Luckily it’s easy to do– taste a pita chip after the minimum time and then add time as needed, based on personal crispiness preference.
Storage
Storage
The key here is to avoid any moisture — once these chips come in contact with moisture they’ll lose their crunch (and become prone to molding)! Cool completely before adding to an air-tight container or bag (removing as much air as possible before storing). Don’t store in the fridge, but rather in a cool, dark, dry place or freeze for 4-6 weeks. (Frozen pita will likely need to be crisped up again in the oven or air fryer after thawing.)
Complete A Mediterranean Spread:
Dressings
Tabouli (Tabbouleh)
Dinner
Air Fryer Falafel
Dressings
Hummus Recipe
Sauces
Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
Pita Chips Recipe (Air Fry or Bake!)
Video
Equipment
- Sheet pan (15" x 10") or air fryer
Ingredients
Instructions
- If using the oven, preheat to 400°F. For thick pitas, cut them into 8 triangles by cutting in half, then into quarters, and finally into eighths. For thin pitas, use pocket pitas. Gently separate each into 2 pieces, then cut each piece into 8 triangles, resulting in a total of 16 triangles.
- In a large bowl, add the pita triangles. Drizzle with oil and add the seasonings. Toss well to coat (using your hands works best).
- Baking Method: Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Add pitas in an even layer (none overlapping) and bake at 400°F:Thick pitas: Bake for 5 minutes, then flip. Bake 5 more minutes, flip again, and bake 2–4 more minutes or until crisp (they will crisp up more as they cool).Thin pitas: Bake for 5 minutes, flip, then bake for 3–5 more minutes or until crisp (they will crisp up more as they cool).
- Air Fry Method: Add a single layer of pita triangles to the air fryer basket. Air fry at 320°F:Thick pitas: Air fry for 5 minutes, flip, and air fry for 5 more minutes or until crisp (they will crisp up more as they cool).Thin pitas: Air fry for 4 minutes, flip, and air fry for 3 more minutes or until crisp (they will crisp up more as they cool). See note 2.
- Cool completely (they’ll crisp up more as they sit). Enjoy with your favorite sauces or dips—my favorite is hummus!
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
