PITA CHIPS, SWEET AND SAVORY

Pita Chips, Sweet and Savory image

Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 32 pita chips

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large pitas, split in half widthwise (to make 2 rounds)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large pitas, split in half widthwise (to make 2 rounds)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
For the sweet pita chips: Brush both sides of the pita halves with the melted butter. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle the rough or interior side of the pita halves with the sugar mixture. Stack the pita halves on top of each other and cut into 8 wedges, like cutting a pie, to make 16 wedges total. Spread the pita wedges on a baking sheet and bake until crisp, 8 to 9 minutes.
For the savory pita chips: Brush both sides of the pita halves with the olive oil. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder and salt. Sprinkle the rough or interior side of the pita halves with the paprika mixture. Stack the pita halves on top of each other and cut into 8 wedges, like cutting a pie, to make 16 wedges total. Spread the pita wedges on a baking sheet and bake until crisp, about 10 minutes.