Homemade Smoked Paprika Pita Chips

Looking for a delicious and easy pita chip recipe? Look no further than these homemade smoked paprika pita chips with sesame seeds!

Looking for a fun and tasty snack to enjoy at home? Look no further than these homemade smoked paprika pita chips with sesame seeds! They’re easy to make and taste fantastic.

Making your own pita chips is ridiculously easy, and they taste so much better than store-bought. Plus, you can customize the seasonings to your liking. These smoked paprika pita chips are coated in a flavorful blend of spices and topped with sesame seeds for a bit of crunch. They’re perfect for snacking on at home or packing in a lunch box!

Smoked paprika is a type of paprika that is made by smoking the peppers over wood fires. The smoky, peppery flavor is delicious and it’s perfect for adding to recipes like these homemade pita chips. You won’t believe how good your kitchen will smell with these crisping up in the oven, the smell of the smoked paprika getting nice and toasty is just mouth watering.

Making homemade pita chips from scratch is just so simple, and they are the perfect accompaniment to your favourite dips or spreads.

Make your own homemade pita chips with this homemade pita chip recipe, and serve them as an appetizer or snack at your next gathering and watch them disappear!

Why You Will LOVE This Homemade Pita Chips Recipe

We love making this pita chips from scratch, and here is why you will too!

• Simple recipe
• Can batch bake larger amounts easily and freeze them!
• Bakes quickly.
• Super versatile recipe
• Loads of smoky, satisfying flavour
• Perfectly crisp texture!
• Ready in just 15 minutes.
• Great for parties, school snacks, and late night snacking!

Variations on Pita Chip Seasoning

If you love these but what to try other ideas, here are some seasonings you can try on this crunchy snack!

• Everything bagel seasoning
• Cinnamon sugar for dessert pita chips
• Parmesan Cheese & garlic
• Za’atar
• Italian seasoning
• Sea salt and black pepper
• Chili powder for spicy pita chips

When adding seasonings, stir them directly into the olive oil before brushing the chips. When making sweet chips, use clarified butter for a richer flavour. (Regular butter may smoke.)

What to Serve with Homemade Pita Chips

Serve them with dips like homemade hummus, Salsa Brava, Sweet Potato Dip, White Bean Dip, Spicy Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip, or Baba Ganoush.

Or as part of a charcuterie board like this Mediterranean Mezze Platter.

How to Store Homemade Pita Chips

It’s best to serve these pita chips fresh out of the oven for the best, crispy texture. However, they do store well for a few days.

Once pita chips have completely cooled, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. If stored properly, homemade pita chips will last up to 7 days. For the best flavour and crunch, consume within 3 days, after that they tend get a bit stale.

Can You Freeze Baked Pita Chips?

You can also freeze homemade pita chips for longer storage. Freeze your completely cooled, baked pita chips for up to 3 months in an airtight container or resealable freezer bag. Thaw at room temperature before reheating in the oven.

You can store them past 3 months but I find they start tasting stale past this point.

About the Equipment Needed to Make Homemade Pita Chips

You don’t need any special equipment to make pita chips from scratch. Just gather a small bowl, a cutting board, a sharp knife, a pastry brush, parchment paper, and a couple baking sheets.

About the Ingredients for Homemade Pita Chips

Oil – I used olive oil, but you can use any neutral flavoured oil that can handle a 400 degree oven.

Paprika – Smoked paprika will give you the best results, but you can substitute with regular paprika if needed. You can also adjust the amount of paprika depending on how flavoured you want your chips.

Salt – The salt helps to keep the chips from tasting flat.

Pitas – I used pita bread with pockets for thin pita slices that crisp up perfect and quickly. If all you can find is Greek style pita bread, you may have to bake the chips a little longer to get crispy chips as your pita wedges will be thicker. (Greek style pita is a type of pita bread without the pocket.) You can also use whole wheat pita bread if you like for a slightly healthier option. If you are feeling adventurous you could even make and use homemade pita bread for completely from scratch pita chips.

Sesame seeds – Sesame seeds add a nice bit of texture. You can omit if you like.

Looking for More Chips and Dip Recipes?

Who doesn’t love chips and dip? Check out some more of my favourite homemade chips and dip recipes!

Watermelon Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips is a refreshing summer dessert or appetizer, perfect for serving at backyard parties.

Pumpkin pie fluff dip that has all the flavours of a slice of pie. Served with cinnamon sugar pie crust chips, it’s the perfect fall dessert!

This easy buffalo chicken dip recipe is a perfect appetizer for game day! Loaded with chicken, cheese, and hot sauce, it’s always a big hit.

How to Make Homemade Smoked Paprika Pita Chips

Yields: 4-6 Servings | Prep time: 10 Minutes | Cook time: 5 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 Tablespoons Olive oil
• 1/2 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 2 Large Pitas
• 2 Tablespoons Sesame seeds

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°F degrees.

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a small bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, and salt.

Separate the pita pockets into two rounds each. (If using pitas without pockets, skip this step.)

Brush each pita bread on one side with the seasoned oil mixture.

Stack each oiled pita on top of the others, and cut them into 8 triangle shaped wedges.

Arrange the wedges on your prepared baking sheets in a single layer. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake for 5 to 6 minutes, turning over the pita triangles halfway through, until your pita chips are crispy and just turning golden brown.

Remove from oven and let cool.

If you make these crunchy pita chips, be sure to let us know what you think in the comments below. We love hearing from our readers, and hope you think this is a great recipe and a perfect snack!

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask – we’re always happy to help. Enjoy!