Baked Pita Chips with Za'atar
Baked Pita Chips with Za'atar are crispy homemade chips made with pita bread, olive oil, and aromatic Middle Eastern seasoning.Ready in just 20 minutes.Perfect for dipping, snacking, and mezze platters.
Ingredients
- 4 large pita breads white or whole wheat
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons za'atar seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or cayenne pepper optional for extra heat
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them with cooking spray.
- Using kitchen scissors or a sharp knife, cut each pita bread into halves, then quarters, and finally into small triangle-shaped chips.
- Place the pita triangles in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the za'atar seasoning, salt, and black pepper (or cayenne) over the pita pieces.
- Toss well until every piece is evenly coated.
- Arrange the pita chips in a single layer across the prepared baking sheets without overlapping.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the chips are golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and allow the Baked Pita Chips with Za'atar to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Homemade za'atar offers the freshest flavor, but a quality store-bought blend works perfectly.
- Serve with hummus, baba ganoush, labneh, muhammara, or tzatziki.
- These chips also make excellent croutons for soups and salads.
- Adjust the cayenne to suit your preferred spice level.