Homemade Pita Chips Tzatziki (Printable Version)

Golden pita chips with creamy tzatziki make a cooling snack perfect for sunny days and casual gatherings.

# 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, full-fat or low-fat
07 - 1/2 large cucumber, grated and drained
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 oven to 400°F (200°C) and allow to reach temperature.
02 - Divide each pita bread into 8 evenly sized triangles using a sharp knife.
03 - Spread pita triangles in a single layer onto a baking sheet. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
04 - Sprinkle pita evenly with sea salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika as desired.
05 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until pita chips are golden brown and crisp. Remove and cool.
06 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (excess water removed), minced garlic, olive oil, chopped dill, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir until fully integrated.
07 - Cover and refrigerate tzatziki dip for a minimum of 10 minutes to enhance flavors.
08 - Transfer cooled pita chips to a serving platter and accompany with chilled tzatziki. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Making your own pita chips lets you control the crunch level — plus, no store-bought version rivals the smell wafting from your oven.
  • Tzatziki’s refreshing flavor pairs beautifully with the chips, and leftovers are amazing on sandwiches or salads.
02 -
  • If you don’t squeeze the cucumber dry, the tzatziki turns watery and loses its thick texture.
  • Baking chips too close together can leave them chewy instead of crunchy — give them some space.
03 -
  • Cutting pita with a pizza wheel is faster and gives uniform triangles.
  • Letting tzatziki rest in the fridge, even for half an hour, intensifies flavors and makes every bite better.
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