Name: Pita Fries with Tzatziki Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: PT-491299H34M16S
Total time: PT-491299H34M16S
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 3 medium pitas; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ teaspoon Greek seasoning; ¼ teaspoon oregano; 1.5 cups plain Greek yogurt; 1 cup cucumber, grated (using large holes on a box grater); ¼ cup shallot or red onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons fresh mint, finely chopped and packed; 2 teaspoons fresh dill, finely chopped and packed; ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Description

Crispy homemade pita fries paired with a refreshing and creamy Greek tzatziki sauce. This quick and simple recipe combines warm, seasoned pita strips baked to perfection with a tangy yogurt, cucumber, and herb dip, perfect for a snack or appetizer.

Ingredients

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Pita Fries

3 medium pitas
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon Greek seasoning
¼ teaspoon oregano

Tzatziki Sauce

1.5 cups plain Greek yogurt
1 cup cucumber, grated (using large holes on a box grater)
¼ cup shallot or red onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh mint, finely chopped and packed
2 teaspoons fresh dill, finely chopped and packed
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

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Instructions

Prepare Pita Fries: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the 3 medium pitas into ½-inch strips. Place the pita strips in a mixing bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, ½ teaspoon Greek seasoning, and ¼ teaspoon oregano until evenly coated.
Bake Pita Fries: Arrange the seasoned pita strips in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes or until they are crispy and golden brown. Keep an eye to prevent burning.
Make Tzatziki Sauce: While the pita fries bake, combine 1.5 cups plain Greek yogurt, 1 cup grated cucumber, ¼ cup finely diced shallot or red onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl. Mix well to combine.
Rest Tzatziki: Let the tzatziki sauce rest for at least 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld together. Taste and adjust lemon juice if needed to brighten the flavor before serving.
Serve: Serve the warm, crispy pita fries alongside the chilled tzatziki sauce for dipping. Enjoy immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can toast the pita strips longer but watch carefully to avoid burning.
If you prefer a thinner tzatziki, add a little water or more lemon juice to loosen the consistency.
Fresh herbs are key to authentic flavor, but dried herbs can be used if fresh are unavailable.
Grate cucumber and squeeze excess water out with a clean towel to prevent watery tzatziki.
This recipe can be doubled easily to serve more people.