Best Ever and Most Popular Garlic Chips with Hummus
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Category: Breads
Keywords: European, Brunch, Less than 15 Minutes, Easy
Description
Prepare to dazzle your guests with the easiest, most popular appetizer you’ll ever make! This recipe for garlic chips paired with hummus is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The combination of crisp, homemade-style chips and creamy hummus will have your guests eagerly asking for the recipe. Perfect for any gathering, these chips remain deliciously crisp for days, making them a standout addition to any party spread. Every time I make this dish, it’s gone before I know it—an absolute must-try!
Ingredients
- 2 pita bread rounds
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt (or to taste)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare the Pita Bread: Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice each pita bread into wedges, similar to slicing a pizza. Aim for 8 wedges per pita. Carefully separate each wedge into two triangles, so you have 16 smaller triangles per pita.
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Prepare for Baking: Lay the pita triangles, with the inside face up, on a baking sheet. Brush each triangle lightly with olive oil, ensuring the entire surface is coated. Be careful not to use too much oil, as this could cause the chips to become soggy. A few light brush strokes across each triangle should suffice.
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Season the Chips: Sprinkle the garlic salt evenly over the oiled pita triangles.
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Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 5 minutes, or until the chips are slightly browned and crispy. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
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Cool: Remove the chips from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet. They will continue to crisp up as they cool.
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Serve: Arrange the cooled garlic chips around a bowl of room temperature hummus on an attractive serving tray. Serve immediately and watch as they quickly disappear!
Notes
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Olive Oil Tip: When brushing the olive oil onto the pita, ensure each triangle is well-coated to avoid dryness, but don’t overdo it to prevent excess oil from making the chips greasy. Light, even brushing works best.
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Serving Suggestion: For a visually appealing presentation, scoop the hummus into a mound in the center of the serving tray, and arrange the garlic chips around it. This setup invites guests to dip and enjoy.
Enjoy this simple yet delightful appetizer that combines crispy, flavorful chips with creamy hummus for an unbeatable snack experience! 🌟🍽️
