Garlic Butter Pita Chips Recipe (Oven and Stove Top)

Garlic Butter Pita Chips Recipe (Oven and Stove Top)

Baked pita chips are easy to make with pita bread, butter, and simple seasonings. Bake or pan-fry until golden and crisp. Perfect for hummus, tzatziki, onion dip, or snacking on their own.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Appetizer, Sides, Snacks

Cuisine American, Mediterranean

Servings servings

Calories 206.1 kcal

Ingredients

4 pita breads white or whole wheat
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, or light olive oil
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning, grated Parmesan cheese, za’atar, oregano, etc.

Instructions

Oven Recipe

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. For extra crispness, set a cooling rack on top of the sheet so air circulates under the chips. Do not layer them or crowd the pan so they get nice and crispy.
Slice each pita into 6–8 wedges using a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Authentic Greek pita won’t split, but pocket-style pita can be separated into two thin layers.
Lightly brush the rough sides of the pita wedges with the butter mixture. Flip and brush lightly on the other side. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Let chips cool on the pan for 10–15 minutes—they’ll crisp further as they cool.

Stovetop Recipe

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
Lightly brush pita wedges with the butter mixture.
Place wedges in the skillet and cook 2–3 minutes. Flip, lower the heat, and cook another 2–3 minutes until crisp.
Let cool on a wire rack or plate for 10-15 minutes.

Notes

We've made many batches of this recipe. Here are some of our favorite variations:

- Herbed Butter – stir dried oregano, Italian seasoning, or herbs de Provence into the melted butter before brushing.

- Everything Bagel Seasoning – sprinkle on top instead of sesame seeds for extra crunch and flavor.

- Blackened Seasoning – the same blend I use on this blackened swordfish adds a smoky, spicy flavor to the chips.

- Cinnamon Sugar Chips – Mix ¼ cup sugar, 1–2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Lightly brush pita wedges with melted butter, then sprinkle with the mixture before baking. Serve with scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Storage and Reheating

Let pita chips cool completely before storing, or they’ll turn soft.

Keep them in an airtight container or zip-top bag at room temperature for up to 5 days.

For extra crunch, reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 206.1kcalCarbohydrates: 31.6gProtein: 5.2gTotal Fat: 6.4gSaturated Fat: 3.7gCholesterol: 15.1mgSodium: 781.5mgPotassium: 75.7mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 0.02gNet Carbohydrates: 30.3g

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