Za'atar Potato Chips Recipe

Updated March 27, 2025

Za'atar, a Middle Eastern spice mixture most often made with sumac (a tart spice), sesame seeds, thyme, and oregano, gets a new starring role as a flavor for homemade potato chips. Best of all, it's incredibly easy: just sprinkle store-bought za-atar on the freshly fried chips and you're all set.

Note: It's important that the chips are seasoned and flavored as soon as they come out of the oil while they're still hot and glistening.

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Recipe Details

Za'atar Potato Chips Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Active 5 mins

Total 5 mins

Makes 1 large bowl potato chips

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Ingredients

Extra-Crunchy Potato Chips (see note)
Kosher salt
1/4 cup store-bought za'atar spice blend (available at specialty food stores and Amazon)

Directions

While chips are still hot and fresh from the oil, and working in batches if necessary, set in a large paper-towel-lined bowl and season with salt and sprinkle za'atar all over. Using clean hands, toss to coat chips evenly, then transfer to a serving bowl. Cooled chips can be stored in a zipper-lock bag or airtight container for up to 2 days.

Special equipment

mandoline slicer

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
808	Calories
52g	Fat
83g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Calories	808
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 52g	66%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1760mg	77%
Total Carbohydrate 83g	30%
Dietary Fiber 8g	30%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 32mg	161%
Calcium 162mg	12%
Iron 8mg	43%
Potassium 1886mg	40%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.