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Hot Harissa Pita Chips

Hot Harissa Pita Chips

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Snack / Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Hot Harissa Pita Chips are crispy, golden triangles of pita bread tossed in a bold and flavorful spice blend featuring sun-dried tomato, paprika, cayenne, and cumin. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or for dipping into hummus or yogurt-based dips.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 pita breads, cut into triangles
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato powder
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine sun-dried tomato powder, sweet paprika, cayenne powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and lemon pepper to make the spice blend.
  2. Cut pita breads into triangles.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Carefully fry pita triangles in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 1-2 minutes per batch.
  5. Remove fried pita chips with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  6. While still warm, toss pita chips with the prepared spice blend to coat evenly.
  7. Serve immediately as a snack or with your favorite dip.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, bake pita triangles at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes instead of frying.
  • Adjust cayenne powder to control the spiciness level.
  • Store cooled pita chips in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Use fresh spices for maximum flavor impact.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup pita chips
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 290mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg