Zaatar Pita Chips (Printable Version)
Crispy baked pita chips coated in aromatic za'atar spice, perfect with hummus or your favorite dips.
# What You Need:
→ Pita Chips
01 - 4 whole wheat pita breads
→ Za'atar Topping
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons za'atar spice blend
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cut each pita bread into 8 triangles. For thicker pita, separate into single layers for extra crispiness.
03 - In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, za'atar spice blend, and sea salt.
04 - Lightly brush each pita triangle with the za'atar oil mixture on one side.
05 - Place the pita pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, brushed side up.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
07 - Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They take almost no effort but taste like something from a Middle Eastern bakery.
- The crunch and herbal tang make store bought chips feel completely pointless.
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- Separating the pita layers is the single biggest trick for getting that restaurant quality snap.
- Every oven is different so start checking at the 9 minute mark to avoid tragedy.
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- Stale pita actually works better than fresh because it has less moisture to bake off.
- Double the batch because single batches vanish before the dip bowl is even half empty.