🫓 Olive Oil–Brushed Pita Chip Nachos (Mediterranean Game-Day Nachos)

When nachos meet olive oil magic

Nachos are a game-day staple — but these aren’t your average, grease-heavy, post-game regret nachos.
These Olive Oil–Brushed Pita Chip Nachos are crisp, savory, and shockingly addictive, with golden pita wedges standing in for tortilla chips and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil doing the heavy lifting.

They’re lighter, crunchier, and layered with Mediterranean-inspired toppings that feel just a little bit fancy — without losing any game-day energy.

Why pita chips make better nachos

Pita chips are sturdy, scoopable, and oven-friendly. When brushed with high-quality extra virgin olive oil, they crisp beautifully and stay crunchy far longer than traditional chips — even once the toppings go on.

Translation: fewer soggy chips, more winning bites.

🧄 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

For the pita chips

• 6 pita breads, cut into wedges

• ⅓ cup Big Horn extra virgin olive oil (Tuscan Herb or Garlic works beautifully)

• ½ tsp sea salt

For the toppings

• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella

• ½ cup crumbled feta

• ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes

• ⅓ cup sliced Kalamata olives

• ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion

To finish

• Extra drizzle of Big Horn EVOO

• Fresh parsley or oregano

• Optional: crushed red pepper flakes

🔥 How to Make Olive Oil–Brushed Pita Chip Nachos

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.

2. Arrange pita wedges on a large sheet pan. Brush generously with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

3. Bake for 8–10 minutes, flipping once, until lightly golden and crisp.

4. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the pita chips, followed by feta, tomatoes, olives, and red onion.

5. Return to the oven for 6–8 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

6. Finish with a fresh drizzle of olive oil, herbs, and red pepper flakes if using. Serve immediately.

🏈 Game-Day Upgrades (Optional but encouraged)

• Add shredded rotisserie chicken or grilled lamb

• Spoon on hummus or tzatziki after baking

• Finish with lemon zest for a bright pop

The olive oil difference

Unlike heavy oils or butter, extra virgin olive oil adds richness without weighing everything down. It enhances flavor, helps the pita crisp evenly, and ties all the toppings together in a way that feels both comforting and fresh.

These nachos disappear fast — so if you’re hosting, maybe make a double batch. Just saying.