If you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer or side dish that's sure to impress your friends and family, look no further than fried garlic pita. This simple dish can be prepared in just a few minutes and is guaranteed to be a hit. The garlic and pita bread combine to create a delicious and flavorful combination that is perfect for any occasion. Serve it as an appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce, or use it as a side dish to accompany your main course. No matter how you choose to serve it, fried garlic pita is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
FRIED GARLIC PITA
I sort of made up this recipe, and it turned out to be pretty good. I was trying to imitate a pita with garlic butter sauce appetizer this one restaurant makes.
Provided by PRINCESSMOLLY08
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Garlic Bread Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over low heat. Mix in the olive oil, 1/2 the lemon juice, garlic, and garlic powder.
- Place the pita bread in the skillet, and top with remaining butter and lemon juice. Cook 10 minutes, turning often, until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 117.1 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
FRIED FETA GREEK SALAD PITAS
These are inspired by fried mozzarella sticks, briny Greek salad and falafel pitas. The only thing better than fried cheese on a salad...is stuffing that salad in a fluffy pita. The result is a party of textures, flavors and colors in one delicious handheld bite.
Provided by Molly Yeh
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Combine the olives, cucumbers, red pepper and onion in a mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, a big pinch of salt and some black pepper and toss to combine. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator while you make the feta.
- For the feta, prepare a dredging station. In a rimmed dish, add the flour. In a separate rimmed dish, whisk the egg with a splash of water. In a third separate dish, whisk together the breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few turns of black pepper. Coat each chunk of feta in the flour and tap off the excess. Dunk in the beaten egg and then coat in the breadcrumbs, tapping off the excess.
- Heat a 1/4-inch layer of olive oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. (Test to see if it is hot enough by sprinkling a bit of breadcrumb in the oil. If it sizzles right away, it's ready.) Carefully place the breaded feta cubes in the oil and fry in batches for 90 seconds to 2 minutes on the first side, undisturbed. Flip and fry on the other side for another minute or so, or until golden brown. Remove to a cooling rack set over a baking sheet and allow excess oil to drain. Repeat until all pieces are fried.
- To serve, slice open each pita and create a pocket. Schmear a big plop of hummus inside each one, followed by some arugula. Top with a pile of the Greek salad, a few chunks of the warm, fried feta, a dollop of yogurt and a few pieces of mint. Serve with lemon wedges and hot sauce, if desired.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix together the water, sugar and yeast just to dissolve. Add the oil and salt and then gradually add the flour. Increase the speed to medium-high and mix for 7 to 10 minutes, adding just enough additional flour so that the dough no longer sticks to the bowl. Do not add too much flour. The dough should be smooth and slightly sticky. Lightly coat a clean large bowl with oil or cooking spray, then place the dough in the bowl and turn it once or twice to coat it in oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature for 2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- Turn the dough onto a clean work surface and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Mold each piece into a ball by stretching the top and tucking the edges under. Place the balls 1 inch apart on a piece of parchment paper, cover them with plastic wrap and let them rise for 30 minutes.
- Set an oven rack in the middle position. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
- With a rolling pin, roll out the balls of dough into 6-inch circles. Place them on the baking sheets and bake for about 5 minutes, or until they're puffy and just starting to brown.
WARM GARLIC PITAS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the pitas into 6 wedges.
- In a medium saucepan, add the butter and garlic. Set over medium heat and warm through until the butter melts and the garlic becomes fragrant, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the parsley and mix well.
- Place the pita wedges in a large bowl and pour the garlic butter over the top. Toss well to combine and coat everything evenly. Spread the pita wedges out evenly on a sheet tray and dust with the grated Parmesan. Bake in the oven until golden and crispy, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and taste. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve warm.
GARLIC PITA BREAD BITES
Great and easy to make--as well as delicious. Everyone goes crazy about these when I make them.
Provided by LISAREBBECHI
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Garlic Bread Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Open pita bread halves and roughly cut into approximately 2 inch pieces. Arrange on a medium baking sheet.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and mix in garlic and dried Italian-style seasoning. Pour the mixture over pita bread pieces.
- Sprinkle bread with Parmesan cheese, adjusting the amount as desired. Bake in the preheated oven 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
GARLIC PARMESAN AND HERB PITA CHIPS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: pita bread, olive oil, vegetarian parmesan cheese, garlic, fresh parsley
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
- Slice pita bread into eighths and spread chips out on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- In a small bowl combine olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and parsley, and brush onto both sides of the chips.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Allow to cool.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 0 grams
SAVORY PITA STRIPS
These crunchy sticks are wonderful with saucy pasta dishes as well as soups. I sometimes replace the butter with butter-flavored granules. -Tanya Belt of Newcomerstown, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and rosemary; set aside. Cut pita breads into 1-in. strips; split in half. Spritz crust side with butter-flavored cooking spray; place crust side up on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. , Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1 minute. Turn; brush with butter and sprinkle with Parmesan mixture. Broil 1-2 minutes longer or until golden brown and crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Slice the garlic paper-thin for even cooking.
- Heat the oil over medium heat to avoid burning the garlic.
- Add the garlic when the oil is hot, but not bubbling.
- Cook the garlic, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until it is golden brown.
- Remove the garlic from the heat and let it cool slightly.
- To store the fried garlic, place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Fried garlic is a versatile ingredient that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be stored for up to 2 weeks. Whether you are using it as a condiment, a marinade, or an ingredient in a dish, fried garlic is a great way to add a little extra flavor to your meal.
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