Homemade Chips - Tip of the Day

by Monika Bartyzel, Posted Aug 25th 2009 @ 9:00AM

Leftover pitas, tortillas and other thin, bready products can make a superb, simple and salubrious baked snack.

Pita wedges. Photo: MontageMan, Flickr

Snack bags are sweetly hued bundles of caloric temptation, forcing those who love them to weigh their pros and cons before devouring -- addictive tastiness versus lack of healthfulness.

What many don't realize, however, is that it's quite easy to make a healthy, crispy snack without reaching for that fat-saturated bag of junk food. For a healthier option than most junk chips, just take your favorite tortillas or pitas, cut them up and bake them until crisp (350-375 degrees should do the trick). Soon, they'll be a perfect, crunchy snack when paired with hummus, raita and other healthy, tasty concoctions. If you crave a little more flavor, lightly brush or spray the slices with vegetable or olive oil and season with a touch of salt or tasty herbs before baking.

But if all you want is crisp flavor regardless of the fat, take a cue from the image above and fry the chunks until crisp!

What's your favorite chip-making method?

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