Are you looking for a crispy, quick snack for that Friday movie night? Look no further than these homemade baked lavash chips with sour cream & garlic dip!
Made with just a few simple ingredients, these crispy chips are the perfect way to satisfy your craving for something salty and crunchy while avoiding the unhealthy fried alternatives. And with the bonus of delicious sour cream and garlic dip or oven-baked Brie cheese, you'll have a snack that's both tasty and nutritious.
If you're more into tortillas, don't panic - this recipe works just as well with tortillas. Isn't it awesome?
So why wait? Whip up a batch of these homemade lavash chips today and enjoy the perfect snack any time of day!
What is Lavash Bread?
Lavash chips are made from lavash bread, a thin and crispy flatbread commonly used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. It's made using unleavened dough, and it is low in sodium and oil.
One of the most common ways of using lavash bread is for lavash rolls.
When baked at high temperatures, lavash bread produces a crisp and crunchy texture, making it an ideal snack.
Lavash has a similar appearance and texture to tortillas, but it is slightly thinner.
If lavash isn't available in your local stores, you can use tortillas instead. Tortilla chips are just as tasty, and the steps are the same.
Lavash Chips vs. Traditional Potato Chips
Baked lavash chips are an excellent option for your health, but they also provide various benefits.
One of the primary benefits of baked lavash chips is that they are a healthy alternative to traditional potato chips or other processed snacks. Lavash chips are low in calories, fat, and sodium and an excellent option for those seeking a healthy diet. They are often made with whole-grain flour, which can provide additional fiber and nutrients.
An important difference from traditional chips is that these chips are not fried in a large amount of oil. You'll only need to sprinkle the chips with a little bit of olive oil, and that's it. No more unhealthy chips that are drowning in oil!
You can also adjust the recipe to suit a low-carb diet. To do so, look for keto-friendly low-carb lavash sheets that can be bought at the store or made at home.
Baked lavash chips can also be quite versatile in their application. Enjoy them as a snack, or serve them with dips like hummus or salsa. They can also be used as a healthier alternative to croutons in salads or as a topping for soups. With their light and crispy texture, baked lavash chips can be a delicious addition to almost any meal or snack time.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lavash Chips
It depends on what lavash you are using for this recipe. Opt for a low-carb/keto lavash flatbread to make these baked lavash chips keto-friendly. If you cannot buy it in a store (for instance, in our country, keto lavash is unavailable at stores), you can make it at home. We might also add a recipe for lavash flatbread later on. These lavash chips are really low in sugar (around 0.4g per serving); however, please note that this particular recipe is not 100% keto-friendly due to the amount of carbs in a serving (around 20g). Other than that, it's a great alternative to store-bought potato chips.
You definitely can! You can make it garlic-free if you share the fear of garlic with Dracula :). And you can add other spices to your liking. We like to add smoked paprika and dried basil, and you can also use French fry or taco seasoning! Just ensure you don't end up with too salty and unhealthy chips. At the end of the day, you want to make something better than those store-bought chips!
You can get creative here! You can choose your favorite dip, be it salsa, classic hummus, avocado, cheese, pickle, unsweetened yogurt, or any other thick dips or sauces you usually serve with chips or fresh vegetables. The chips are also incredibly tasty when served with oven-baked Brie cheese. Do bear in mind, though, that for a low-carb option, you should be careful when selecting dip ingredients so that you don't load it with carbs unnecessarily.
You definitely can! This is our go-to recipe for utilizing tortilla leftovers. The tortilla chips turn out delicious and taste just as good as those with lavash.
Yes, you can. We're using kosher salt in the majority of our recipes, but it doesn't mean that you can't use regular table salt if you don't have kosher salt at hand. One of the benefits of kosher salt is that it contains only sodium chloride and no additives or iodine.
If you substitute regular table salt for kosher salt, keep in mind that the table salt is slightly denser. This means that you should use slightly less table salt than the amount of kosher salt called for in the recipe.
A small amount of leftover chips can remain on a plate for a day or two. However, when storing for more extended periods, it's best to keep the chips in an airtight container.
Ingredients for Lavash Bread Chips
To make these extra crispy lavash chips, you'll need just a few simple ingredients:
- Lavash - This recipe requires one whole lavash bread that you'll be cutting into smaller pieces.
- Garlic - There's nothing like fresh garlic for home-baked chips. However, if you've run out of garlic at home, don't let it stop you. Garlic powder will come in handy in such unfortunate situations.
- Salt (Kosher, sea salt, or regular table salt - read more on the choice of salt in the FAQ section)
- Fresh dills - Chips + dills is a match made in heaven!
- Sour cream - Sour cream is a great option for a fresh and healthy dip, and it's one of the ingredients available in most kitchens. The thicker the sour cream, the thicker the dip, so choose the sour cream depending on the desired thickness of the dip.
- Olive oil - While we always use olive oil for lavash chips, cooking spray is also a valid option.
How to Make Lavash Chips - Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 365°F (185°C).
2. Prepare the chips: Take a medium bowl (preferably one that can be closed with a lid) or a food-grade ziplock bag. Ikea containers are great for this purpose. Alternatively, prepare a larger cutting board that covers the bowl completely. Add torn or cut lavash bread, minced garlic, salt, olive oil, and dills (and any other spices you like) to the bowl/bag. Use kitchen scissors or a pizza cutter to cut the lavash bread sheet into pieces of your preferred size and shape.
3. Shake it, baby: Close the lid/bag and shake for half a minute to allow all the ingredients to mix well. Help mixing with your hand, if needed.
4. Transfer the chips to a baking pan: Line your baking tray (or a cookie sheet) with parchment paper and distribute the lavash pieces evenly. Make sure that they don't overlap.
5. Bake the chips: Bake in the oven until golden brown and crispy. Depending on your oven, it should take around 5-10 minutes.
6a. Prepare the dipping sauce: While the lavash chips are baking, prepare the dip. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, salt (0.5 teaspoons), dills, and garlic cloves (2 cloves). Mix well.
6b. Score the top of the brie cheese with a knife in a criss-cross pattern - don't cut too deeply, and don't penetrate the rind. Stuff thin slices of garlic into the cuts here and there. Bake for approx. 10 minutes at 350F.
7. Enjoy: Serve the chips with the sour cream dip or the brie cheese and enjoy!
Homemade Crispy Baked Lavash Chips (Easy Recipe)
Ingredients
- 1 lavash bread (around 110 g)
- 5 cloves of garlic, minced (2 for the dip, 3 for the chips)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or regular salt)
- fresh dills
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 185°C (365°F).
- Take a medium bowl (preferably one that can be closed with a lid) or a food-grade ziplock bag. Add torn lavash pieces, minced garlic (3 cloves), salt (0.5 teaspoons), olive oil, and dills (and any other additional spices to your liking) to the bowl/bag.
- Close the lid/bag and shake for half a minute to allow all the ingredients to mix well.
- Line your baking pan with parchment paper and distribute the lavash pieces evenly. Make sure that they don't overlap.
- Bake in the oven until golden brown and crispy. Depending on your oven, it should take around 5-10 minutes.
- While the lavash chips are baking, prepare the dip. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, salt (0.5 teaspoons), dills, and garlic cloves (2 cloves). Mix well.
- Serve the chips with the sour cream dip and enjoy!
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Notes
- Adjust the shape and size of the lavash chips to your liking.
- Tear or cut the lavash pieces using scissors or a pizza cutter.
- Make sure to use salt moderately in order not to oversalt the lavash chips, or it will ruin the snack.
- Experiment with different dips and sauces commonly used to complement chips and fresh vegetables. These are usually based on sour cream or yogurt.
- The amount of salt is the total amount for the chips and the dip; be careful not to oversalt as it would ruin the whole snack - believe me, we've been there.
Nutritional Information
Disclaimer: This nutrition label has been created using the calculator provided by www.verywellfit.com, and it may not be 100% accurate.
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