Description
Crispy pita fries paired with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce, perfect as a tasty snack or appetizer with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Pita Fries
- 3 medium pitas
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon greek seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1.5 cups plain greek yogurt
- 1 cup cucumber, grated using the large holes on a box grater
- ¼ cup shallot or red onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon fresh mint, finely chopped & packed
- 2 teaspoon fresh dill, finely chopped & packed
- â…› teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Pita Fries: Cut the pitas into ½ inch strips. Toss the pita strips with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, ½ teaspoon greek seasoning, and ¼ teaspoon oregano, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Make Tzatziki Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine 1.5 cups of plain Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, finely diced shallot or red onion, minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, chopped fresh mint and dill, kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Stir until well integrated and let it rest to allow flavors to meld while the pita fries cook. Adjust lemon juice to taste before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy pita fries, bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 6 minutes or until golden brown.
- Grate the cucumber and lightly squeeze out excess moisture to avoid a watery tzatziki.
- Tzatziki can be made ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, improving flavor.
- Greek seasoning can be substituted with a mix of garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and paprika if unavailable.
