Easy Homemade Air Fryer Pita Chips
These Homemade Air Fryer Pita Chips are a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional potato chips. They are crunchy, and flavorful, and pair well with a variety of dips.
One of my favorite things about this recipe is that it’s a great way to use up extra pita bread before it goes bad. With just a little bit of time and prep work, you can have a tasty snack or appetizer to share with your family and friends.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- These delicious chips are a budget-friendly snack that you can whip up anytime without the need to head to the grocery store for pre-packaged pita chips.
- You’ll love that you can make just a few chips for a snack or a whole batch for a crowd.
- They also make a great easy appetizer for parties and gatherings when you pair them with your favorite dip.
- Also, they are easy to make so you don’t have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen to have a healthy treat.
Ingredients Needed
One of the best things about this delicious homemade chips recipe is that you only need a few simple ingredients to help you make them. You may not even need to make a trip to the grocery store.
- pita bread – A variety of bread will work, store-purchased, homemade pita, flatbread or naan.
- extra virgin olive oil – for pita chips without any oil, you can air fry them plain. However, the seasoning will be difficult to stick to the bread.
- Seasoning of your choice – get creative with your favorite spice mix. Some of my favorite spices are kosher salt, garlic powder, or za’atar spice.
How to Make Air Fryer Pita Chips
This is a quick overview of the instructions to make this easy recipe you can find the full recipe in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Step 1: Oil your pita bread
With a pastry brush lightly coat each side of the pita bread with olive oil. You can also use oil spray if you prefer.
Step 2: Cut the pita triangles
Cut the pita in half, then fourth, and eighths into triangles.
Step 3: Season the pita chips
If adding seasoning, place the cut pita in a mixing bowl, add the seasoning, and gently fold in the spices.
Step 4: Air fry the chips
Place the pita on the bottom of the air fryer basket in a single layer. Some overlap is ok. Turn the heat to 375°F – 380°F and air fry for 5-10 minutes or until crispy. The time will vary depending on your air fryer and the thickness of the pita bread used. Remove the chips from the basket to cool. Repeat until all the pita is air-fried.
Bake In The Oven
If you don’t have an air fryer, no problem! You can also bake pita chips in the oven. Follow steps 1-3 above, then place your cut pita on a baking sheet in a single layer at 425°F for 4-9 minutes depending on the thickness of the pita.
Do You Have To Split The Pita?
If you are using pita pockets, you do not need to split the pockets before cutting them into triangles. However, if you prefer thin pita chips, then split the pita. In this case, I recommend adding oil to one side of the pita, not both. Be sure to watch the time when cooking. They will be crispy in 5 minutes.
What To Serve With This Dish
Serve these easy homemade pita chips with your favorite dips. Some of my favorite dips to pair with these chips are Homemade Hummus, Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip, or even this Chunky Avocado Dip. No matter what you choose to serve with this delicious recipe you will fall in love with how easy it is.
Next time you make these crunchy air fryer pita chips, make them sweet and try serving them with this Cherry Chocolate Chip Dip or Chocolate Cherry Yogurt Dip.
Substitutions and Additions
- You can use any type of pita bread, from white to whole wheat pitas you can even skip the store-bought pita bread, and use your homemade bread.
- One great thing about this air-fried pita chips recipe is that you can use your favorite seasonings. Everything from garlic powder, chili powder, black pepper, sea salt, kosher salt, Italian seasoning, or even your favorite herbs.
- For a sweet treat, you can coat your pita chips in cinnamon sugar when they come out of the air fryer, while they are still warm.
- I love the flavor of olive oil, however you can use any kind of high-smoking point oil that you prefer. For the sweet chips, try brushing them with melted coconut oil.
How To Store
Store leftover pita chips in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. You can store them in a ziplock bag to keep them fresh.
Sandra’s Pro Tips
Here are a few tips to keep in mind while you make this homemade air fryer pita chips recipe.
- One great thing about this recipe is it’s a creative way to turn stale pita bread into a healthy snack for your family.
- Make sure that place your pita chips in a single layer in the air fryer basket so that the hot air can move freely to heat the tortilla chips. I slight overlap is ok.
- Depending on the model of your air fryer, you may need to flip the pita to ensure both sides get crispy.
FAQS
Do you have questions about this easy recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe:
Yes, since these pita chips are not deep fried, they are much lower in fat than traditional potato chips.
Pita chips are just pita bread that has been cut into wedges and then either baked, fried, or air fried.
These chips are great with your favorite dips, or even as a snack on their own.
No. Pita chips will crisp up without any oil. However, if you add seasoning the spice will not stick to the chips without the oil.
Other Delicious Homemade Snacks You May Enjoy
Air Fryer Pita Chips Recipe
Equipment
- air fryer I use DASH brand
- Sharp knife or pizza cutter
- Cutting Board
- mixing bowl
- pastry brush
Ingredients
- 4 pita bread any type, thick thin, or pita pockets
- olive oil extra virgin
- spices kosher salt, sea salt, garlic powder, or za'atar spice, everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Lightly coat each side of the pita bread with extra virgin olive oil using a pastry brush or a light coat of cooking oil spray.
- Cut the pita in half, fourths, and then eighth into triangles.
- Place the sliced pita in a mixing bowl and season with spices. Gently fold so both side are coated with the spices.
- Place the pita on the bottom of the air fryer basket in a single layer. Some overlap is ok. Turn the heat to 380° F and air fry for 5-10 minutes or until crispy and light brown.
- Remove the chips from the basket to cool. Repeat until all the pita is air fried.
Oven Baked Pita Chips
- Follow steps 1-3 above. Place seasoned cut pita in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 425°F for 4-9 minutes, depending on the thickness of the pita.
Notes
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- The time it takes to air fry is determined by the thickness of the pita bread. Thin slices will take 5 minutes and thicker pita bread will take 5-10 minutes.
- Make sure that place your pita chips in a single layer in the air fryer basket so that the hot air can move freely to heat the tortilla chips. A slight overlap is ok.
- Depending on the model of your air fryer, you may need to flip the pita to ensure both sides get crispy.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
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