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10-minute Greek Baked Pita Chips

Posted Mar 07, 2016 | Updated Dec 22, 2019 by Helen | 24 Comments |

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A dish of wholemeal Greek pita chips with a blue background

For a healthier, more delicious and more economical chip to dunk in your dip, give these wholemeal Greek baked pita chips a go. They take moments to make, and just ten minutes to bake. 

A big bowl of homemade Greek pita chips nestled inside a blue tea towel

Greek pita chips? Why not?

You might think this is a bit of a stretch, making pita chips GREEK, but actually the Greeks sell a lot of this sort of thing at the supermarket. So why not make them ‘a thing’ in our kitchens too?!

How to make your own wholemeal pita chips

The very best thing about this recipe – apart from it being a pretty tasty one, if I may say so – is that it isn’t really even a recipe. In other words, it’s a lazy-person’s (just like me) idea.

And by this I mean that all you really have to do is open a packet of ready-made wholemeal pita bread (you can make your own of course, but who’s got time for that when a chips-and-dip craving strikes?), cut each pita into 8 wedges and lay them on a baking tray, paint each wedge on both sides with your yummy Greek flavours, then bake for 10 minutes. No matter how lazy you’re feeling, you can find the energy to do that!

But just in case you’re more of a visual person, let me show you exactly how it’s done:

Pro tip: Because you’re using wholemeal pitas, these baked pita chips will look fairly dark when they’re done. If you prefer them to be a bit lighter (and slightly less crunchy), just keep an eye on them in the oven and bake for a couple of minutes less. No biggie.

How long do they keep?

I’ve noticed that some recipes for pita chips suggest that these will keep for about five days in an airtight container.

But… to be totally honest with you I found that they were past their best even the next day. You can experiment for yourself with this and make up your own mind, but to be safe I’d just make as many as you think you’ll need for that day.

I’d say the recipe below makes plenty for about six to eight as an appetizer or snack.

Someone scooping roasted red pepper and feta dip out of a white bowl with Greek pitta chips.

What to serve with homemade pita chips!

So once you’ve got your lovely Greek baked pita chips, what are you going to dip them into?

Anything you like, of course, but I’d suggest you stick with the Greek flavours. A simple homemade tzatziki would work brilliantly (recipe here along with some delicious Greek quesadillas!).

Or you could make this gorgeous 5-minute roasted red pepper and feta dip. It’s so much more delicious than supermarket dips.

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Greek baked pitta chips photographed from above on a baking tray.

Greek baked pita chips

Just made a dip? You’re only 15 minutes away from having these easy Greek pita chips to go with it!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Cuisine Greek
Servings (click to change) 6 to 8 as an appetizer
Author Helen

Ingredients (UK/Australia? Click below for grams/ml)

cups/ounces – grams/ml
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 8 wholemeal pitas
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Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 200C / 375F.
  • Whisk together the olive oil, oregano, and lemon juice. Set aside.
  • Cut each pita into 8 wedges (cut in half, then half again, then half again).
  • Lay the wedges out in one layer on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Then ‘paint’ each one generously with the olive oil mixture (use a pastry brush). Flip over, and paint on the other side as well.
  • Bake for 10 – 15 minutes, or until the chips are golden brown.
  • Let cool for a few minutes, then serve with 5-minute roasted red pepper dip, tzatziki, or a dip of your choice!

Notes

Adapted from this recipe (Epicure).
Some say that pita chips will keep for up to 5 days in an air-tight container. I find that they are best eaten on the day they’re made, but you can do your own experiment with this if you like!

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 0.7mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 1.4mg
Tried this recipe?Let me know if you liked it!

Comments

  1. Denise @ Sweet Peas & Saffron says

    15 Mar 16 at 2:50 pm

    Well these probably wouldn’t last more than a day around my house anyway, so that wouldn’t be a problem for me 😉 These look delicious, Helen! Craving some right now!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      16 Mar 16 at 1:56 pm

      🙂

      Reply
  2. Jessica @ Jessica in the Kitchen says

    14 Mar 16 at 9:24 pm

    After watching your video I need to go out and buy some more pita bread! This is how I’ve made my chips in the past and I love that generous olive oil coating – it must make them taste even better. They look so divine.

    Reply
    • Helen says

      16 Mar 16 at 1:58 pm

      Hi Jessica! I’m going to be making these all the time now. Just so quick and easy. Hope you give them a go with the Greek flavourings. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    11 Mar 16 at 3:35 am

    I love the sound of these! Also I have a pita recipe that I could make wholemeal because we keep accidentally buying wholemeal flour (the packaging looks the same) 😛

    Reply
    • Helen says

      11 Mar 16 at 9:23 pm

      Oh, I do that sort of thing sometimes too! I buy almond milk with sugar in by accident, because that packaging looks the same!

      Reply
  4. Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says

    11 Mar 16 at 12:13 am

    Oh gosh Helen, I feel like such a nitwit – I’ve tried seasoning them and then cutting them and then wondering why the seasoning all fell off – your method makes so much sense! But – I’m not sure these would last 5 days in my house – i give them maybe a day and a half tops! 🙂
    xx

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    • Helen says

      11 Mar 16 at 9:26 pm

      Phew, glad my slightly more laborious pita-chip-making method makes sense to you, Shashi! These certainly didn’t last 5 days in our house either (yup, they lasted a day and a half!)

      Reply
  5. Marissa says

    10 Mar 16 at 2:28 am

    Such a great idea, Helen. And love that dip too…I always feel like making this kind of thing at home is so much fresher and then you know exactly what’s in it. Loving your videos too…

    Reply
    • Helen says

      10 Mar 16 at 7:46 pm

      Thank you for the lovely compliments Marissa! 🙂

      Reply
  6. [email protected] says

    09 Mar 16 at 6:18 am

    I always have pita bread in my freezer EXACTLY for this! But I really love the way you’ve added extra flavour to yours 😂 PS Green with envy at your gorgeous elegant fingers in the vid…..

    Reply
    • Helen says

      09 Mar 16 at 6:38 am

      Thanks, Nagi! I’ve never had anyone tell me they’re jealous of my fingers before… hahahaha! 🙂

      Reply
  7. mira says

    09 Mar 16 at 5:54 am

    Yeah, you have a recipe for the chips, too! Love it! Looks perfect and I need to make it!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      09 Mar 16 at 6:39 am

      Thanks, Mira! But of course… 😉

      Reply
  8. cheri says

    09 Mar 16 at 3:48 am

    Hi Helen, great idea to add oregano to the chips. Love all your Greek recipes!!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      09 Mar 16 at 6:40 am

      Thank you, Cheri! I know this is an old idea, but I’ve just discovered it and am loving it!

      Reply
  9. [email protected] says

    08 Mar 16 at 11:51 pm

    I love making my own pita chips. I think Greek pita chips are perfectly fitting and would be delicious with tzatziki.

    Reply
    • Helen says

      09 Mar 16 at 6:43 am

      I can’t believe I haven’t made any pita chips before. But yes, these would be perfect with tzatziki!

      Reply
  10. Eva says

    08 Mar 16 at 8:53 pm

    J’ai vu ta vidéo en facebook et je trouve que cette recette est époustouflante !

    Reply
    • Helen says

      09 Mar 16 at 6:43 am

      Merci, Eva! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom says

    09 Mar 16 at 3:41 am

    I’d eat that dip with my fingers, but pita chips are probably a better idea… and definitely more tasty! Great video too! The music fits perfectly!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      09 Mar 16 at 6:42 am

      Oh go on, Kathleen, just plop those fingers in. I don’t mind!

      Thanks for the compliment on the vid. Mr. Scrummy helped me choose the music!

      Reply
  12. Marlene says

    08 Mar 16 at 5:27 pm

    Hi, Helen. Wouldn’t it be easier to “paint” the whole pita before cutting into wedges? 😉

    Reply
    • Helen says

      09 Mar 16 at 6:45 am

      Haha. Yes, point taken! You could certainly try that, but I think it would be a lot messier, and a lot of the oregano would come off, especially when you flip the pitas over 😉

      Reply

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