Grab a: Large bowl; Baking sheet; Parchment paper; Knife and/or kitchen scissors; To make homemade pita chips: Preheat the oven to 375º. Cut the pita bread into thick strips.

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Appetizer: Thick chips are now possible with this recipe using pita bread! Yes, this Lebanese bread that we particularly love for making sandwiches or accompanying you throughout the meal :-) Now ...