Homemade Pita Chips Tzatziki (Printable)

Golden pita chips served with tangy tzatziki dip for a light, Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian snack.

# What You Need:

→ Pita Chips

01 - 4 large pita breads
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Tzatziki

06 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
07 - 1/2 large cucumber, grated and drained
08 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
09 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried dill
11 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
12 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) for optimal crispness.
02 - Slice each pita bread into 8 even triangles using a sharp knife.
03 - Spread pita triangles in single layer on baking sheet. Brush both sides with olive oil using pastry brush.
04 - Sprinkle salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika evenly across the pita pieces.
05 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through. Remove from oven when chips are golden and crisp. Allow to cool.
06 - Combine Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in mixing bowl. Stir vigorously.
07 - Refrigerate tzatziki mixture for a minimum of 10 minutes to develop flavor.
08 - Transfer pita chips to platter and serve with chilled tzatziki. For variation, accompany with crudités or white wine.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These chips stay crisp long after baking if you let them cool, perfect for impromptu snacking.
  • The homemade tzatziki is so well-balanced, you might find yourself dipping nearly everything you can find.
02 -
  • If you crowd the baking sheet, the chips will steam and turn out soft and disappointing.
  • Squeezing out cucumber water really changes the tzatziki from runny to creamy—learned the sticky way.
03 -
  • Use parchment paper for an easier clean-up and even browning.
  • A sprinkle of za’atar turns the pita chips into something special.
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