Homemade Pita Chips Tzatziki (Printable)

Golden pita chips with creamy tzatziki make a satisfying, cool snack, ideal for summer gatherings and beach days.

# 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 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 oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and allow to preheat fully.
02 - Cut each pita bread into 8 equal triangles using a sharp knife.
03 - Place pita triangles on a baking sheet in a single layer. Brush both sides with olive oil using a pastry brush.
04 - Sprinkle the pita chips with sea salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika as desired.
05 - Bake pita chips for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp and golden brown. Remove and allow to cool.
06 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, dill, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until smooth.
07 - Cover and chill tzatziki in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
08 - Arrange cooled pita chips alongside chilled tzatziki for dipping and enjoy immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This snack is ridiculously easy to prepare but tastes like you spent ages crafting it just for yourself.
  • The pairing of crunchy pita chips with chilled tzatziki makes every bite feel like a treat, especially when summer heat has everyone searching for something refreshing.
02 -
  • Once, I baked the chips too close together and ended up with soggy sides—space them out for crisp results.
  • If you don’t squeeze enough moisture from the cucumber, the tzatziki will be runny and lose its irresistible creaminess.
03 -
  • Letting tzatziki sit in the fridge for an hour deepens the flavors—don’t rush this step if you can help it.
  • The secret to perfect chips is brushing both sides with oil and flipping halfway, even if you’re tempted to skip this.
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