Homemade Pita Chips Tzatziki (Printable Version)

Crispy pita chips and chilled tzatziki create a flavorful Mediterranean snack perfect for sharing.

# What You'll 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 water squeezed out
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 Make It:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure even baking.
02 - Slice each pita bread into 8 uniform triangles using a sharp knife.
03 - Place the pita triangles in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush both sides generously with olive oil using a pastry brush.
04 - Sprinkle the pita triangles with sea salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika as desired.
05 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and crisp. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
06 - Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, dill, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper in a medium mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
07 - Cover and refrigerate the tzatziki for at least 10 minutes to develop flavors.
08 - Arrange cooled pita chips alongside chilled tzatziki and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the crunch and flavor of chips, but made lighter and fresher at home.
  • The tzatziki comes together quickly, yet tastes like something that took all afternoon to craft.
02 -
  • If you skip squeezing the cucumber, your tzatziki will turn soupy before you're ready to serve.
  • Baking just a minute longer makes the chips irresistible, but they go from browned to burnt shockingly fast, so keep watch.
03 -
  • Let pita chips cool on a wire rack to avoid sogginess from residual steam.
  • Add a swirl of extra olive oil and fresh herbs atop your tzatziki just before serving — it's visually stunning and elevates the flavor.
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