Description
Homemade zaatar pita chips deliver Middle Eastern flavor with irresistible crunch. Crunchy herbal spices and olive oil create a simple snack perfect for sharing with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pita bread
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) za’atar spice
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for seamless cooking and easy cleanup.
- Pita Segmentation: Slice pita bread horizontally into thin rounds, then cut each round into four triangular wedges, creating perfect chip-sized pieces.
- Seasoning Technique: In a large mixing bowl, drizzle extra virgin olive oil over pita triangles, gently tossing to ensure uniform, light coating, then sprinkle Za’atar spice blend across the surface, carefully rotating to distribute the aromatic herbs and seeds evenly.
- Baking Process: Arrange seasoned pita triangles in a single, uncrowded layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring each piece has space for optimal crispiness, and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown and chips become delightfully crunchy.
- Cooling and Serving: Remove baking sheet from oven and let Za’atar pita chips cool completely on the tray, allowing them to achieve maximum crunchiness before serving as a delectable snack or accompaniment.
Notes
- Precision in Slicing: Cut pita bread evenly to ensure uniform cooking and consistent crispness across all chips.
- Oil Coating Technique: Use light, even olive oil coating to prevent soggy chips and promote golden, crispy texture.
- Seasoning Distribution: Tumble za’atar spices thoroughly to guarantee balanced flavor in every bite.
- Baking Placement: Arrange chips in single layer without overlap to achieve maximum crunchiness and prevent steaming.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg