Crispy Lavash Chips, Three Ways

Lavash does not have to remain soft to be useful. A sheet that has become a little too firm for a neat wrap is often exactly right for the oven: thin enough to crisp quickly, broad enough to cut into generous dipping pieces, and already carrying the uneven bubbles that brown first.

This method makes one tray of chips with a light coating of oil. Choose one seasoning for the full batch, or divide the cut lavash into three bowls and make a tasting tray.

Choose the texture before the flavour

The chips crisp most evenly when they sit in a single layer with a little space between them. Overlapping pieces trap steam and remain leathery in the middle. If you are using two trays, swap their positions halfway through baking.

Lavash is thin, so the final minute matters. Pull deeply golden pieces early and return pale pieces to the oven rather than waiting for every chip to colour at once.

Three seasoning directions

Sumac and sesame is tart, nutty and excellent beside hummus or a cucumber-yoghurt dip. Sesame is an allergen, so leave it out when serving anyone who needs to avoid it.

Smoked paprika and oregano suits tomato salsa, bean dips and casual drinks. Use sweet smoked paprika rather than hot paprika if children will share the tray.

Garlic and herb is the quiet all-rounder. It works beside soup, on a grazing board or crushed over salad in place of croutons.

Dips and serving ideas

Serve the chips with hummus, labneh, roasted eggplant dip or a bowl of thick yoghurt seasoned with cucumber, lemon and dill. For a larger spread, combine crisp chips with a separate stack of warm soft lavash so guests can choose between dipping and wrapping.

Storage and re-crisping

Let the chips cool completely before closing the container; trapped warmth creates condensation and softens them. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days for best texture. If they lose their snap, return them to a moderate oven for two or three minutes and cool again before serving.

For guidance on keeping the remaining sheets soft or freezing them, use our lavash storage and reheating guide. When you need another pack, browse the current bake-day range.