Homemade Pita Chips Tzatziki (Printable)

Crispy pita chips served with creamy tzatziki—perfect for a refreshing Mediterranean-style vegetarian snack.

# 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 (optional)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

→ Tzatziki

06 - 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
07 - 1/2 large cucumber, grated and excess 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

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to fully preheat.
02 - Slice each pita bread into eight even triangles using a sharp knife.
03 - Spread pita triangles in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush both sides evenly with olive oil.
04 - Sprinkle triangles with sea salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika as desired.
05 - Transfer to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, turning pieces halfway through, until golden and crisp. Remove from oven and let cool.
06 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, dill, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
07 - Refrigerate the tzatziki for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
08 - Present pita chips alongside chilled tzatziki for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Crispy pita chips and cooling tzatziki make the ultimate snack for sharing, but you might end up eating the whole batch yourself.
  • The entire thing comes together quickly, and you can tweak the flavors to suit any mood.
02 -
  • If you leave water in the cucumber, your dip will be runny and lose all its creaminess.
  • Baking the pita chips a little longer makes them ultra crispy, but watch them closely or you'll go from golden to burnt in seconds.
03 -
  • Let the pita chips cool fully for maximum crunch—if you sneak a bite too soon, they'll seem softer than they actually are.
  • Grate the cucumber on the coarsest side of your grater for more texture and an extra-fresh pop in every bite.
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