Baked Pita Chips with Charred Three Onion Dip

Name: Baked Pita Chips with Charred Three Onion Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 6 pita bread rounds; Charred Three Onion Dip, for serving, recipe follows; 6 scallions; 1 small red onion; Olive oil, for brushing; 2 cups sour cream; 1 cup mascarpone cheese; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives; Dash hot sauce, such as Tabasco

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
6 pita bread rounds
Charred Three Onion Dip, for serving, recipe follows
6 scallions
1 small red onion
Olive oil, for brushing
2 cups sour cream
1 cup mascarpone cheese
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
Dash hot sauce, such as Tabasco

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Combine the olive oil, 1/2 tablespoon salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder and pepper in a small bowl.
3
Whisk together.
4
Brush the seasoned oil on the first pita, stack another pita on top and repeat until you have 3 pitas.
5
Repeat, making a second stack.
6
Use a knife to cut the stack into 8 wedges.
7
Repeat with the second stack.
8
Arrange the chips in a single layer on a baking sheet.
9
Bake for 10 minutes.
10
Flip and bake until golden and toasted, another 2 to 3 minutes.
11
Sprinkle the chips with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon salt as soon as you remove them from the oven.
12
Serve with the Charred Three Onion Dip.
13
Slice the onion into 4 wedges.
14
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
15
Brush the scallions and onions with olive oil.
16
Grill until they are softened and the outside is charred, about 5 minutes for the scallions and 10 minutes for the onions.
17
Chop the scallions and slice the onions very thin.
18
Put in a bowl.
19
Add the sour cream, mascarpone, Worcestershire, lemon juice, salt, pepper, chives and hot sauce and mix together.
20
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Baked Pita Chips with Charred Three Onion Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!