Description
These Pita Fries with Tzatziki are a delightful Mediterranean-inspired appetizer featuring crispy baked pita strips served with a creamy Greek yogurt and cucumber dip. Perfect for snacking or entertaining guests!
Ingredients
Scale
For the pita fries:
- 4 pita breads (preferably pocket-less)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the tzatziki sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup grated cucumber (squeezed dry)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the pita breads into strips or wedges. In a large bowl, toss the pita pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Arrange the pita strips in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Make the tzatziki sauce. In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir well until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve the warm pita fries with the chilled tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake the pita fries on a wire rack.
- You can also air fry them at 375°F for 5–7 minutes.
- The tzatziki can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion with dip
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
