Southwest Pita Crisps
Crispy homemade pita chips seasoned with southwestern spices and topped with sharp cheddar cheese. These flavorful crisps make a perfect snack or party appetizer.
Ingredients
- •½ cup vegetable oil
- •1 tablespoon chili powder
- •1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- •¼ teaspoon cayenne
- •12 pieces pita breads
- •8 ounces extra-sharp yellow Cheddar
- •3 cups shredded cheddar
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Arrange oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 350°F. Line 2 large shallow baking sheets with foil.
5 min
- 2.
In small bowl, stir together vegetable oil, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne. Lay 1 pita round on cutting board. Brush both sides with oil mixture and sprinkle one side with 1/4 cup Cheddar. Cut into 6 triangles and place, cheese side up, on baking sheet. Repeat with 5 more pitas (3 pitas per sheet).
10 min
- 3.
Bake 6 minutes. Remove pans from oven, turn chips over with tongs, and bake until golden and crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer crisps to a rack and let cool.
10 min
- 4.
Repeat process with remaining pitas. Store airtight at room temperature up to one month.
20 min
