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Air Fryer Pita Chips not only taste great but they are golden brown and oh so crunchy! Made with only 2 simple ingredients and a little seasoning they can be ready in a matter of minutes. Ready to serve alongside any main meal, or to dip into a fresh tzatziki or your favorite creamy hummus.
Pita bread is a staple in my kitchen and something we eat and enjoy on a weekly basis. However, I’m always looking at new ways to mix things up. My family love the crunch of pita chips and in this post I show you just how easy it is to make Homemade Pita Chips in the Air Fryer in a matter of minutes.
If you don’t have an air fryer check out these Homemade Baked Pita Chips. These quick and easy pita chips can be served with so many dips like this Baba Ghanoush, Lebanese Hummus, Roasted Red Pepper Greek Yogurt Hummus or this White Bean Artichoke Dip.
They make a great tasting snack on-the-go for kids and adults alike. I hate to see any food going to waste and these pita chips are a great way of using up leftover pita bread that’s starting to go a little hard. If you like snack recipes you also should try these Energy Balls with Dates and Oats or these Roasted Chickpeas. Freshly made pita chips taste so much better than anything you can buy in a store. Not only that, you can really play with flavors and customize them to suit your own palette.
Recipe Ingredients
See full list of ingredients below in recipe card with exact measurements.
- Pita Chips: I used 5 pita pockets to make these pita chips. You can easily use more and double this recipe so you have leftovers to use with your favorite hummus.
- Oil: I like to use a good extra virgin olive oil. You also can use avocado li.
- Seasoning: You can use simple salt and pepper or try adding other seasoning like sumac, za’atar or Italian seasoning
How to Make Air Fryer Pita Chips
Step 1: Prepare Pita Triangles: Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees. Cut each pita bread pocket into 6 triangles.
Step 2: Add Spices: Brush them on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper and any spices you like.
Step 3: Air Fry: Place into the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes shaking the basket periodically throughout cooking.
Take out the basket and toss to redistribute all picta chips. Cook for 2 more minutes.
How to Modify this Recipe
I have kept this recipe simple with just a little seasoning, but they are really easy to customize to your own tastes. Here are some suggestions if you would like to mix things up:
- Spices: My favorite spices to use with pita chips are za’atar or sumac. Use curry powder for an Indian inspired version. Add a little garlic powder to make garlic pita bread in the air fryer. Smoked paprika, cumin and a little pinch of chili powder make a great tasting chip.
- Heat: Try adding chili flakes for a spicy twist.
- Herbs: Sprinkle on some onion powder along with some dried herbs like parsley, basil, thyme or a blend of mixed herbs.
- Cheese: Add some freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a savory cheese version.
- Sweet: Don’t limit yourself to savory flavors, try making cinnamon sugar pita chips in the air fryer. Combine ground cinnamon with a light brown sugar sprinkle over.
Storage Tips
Once made, allow the pita chips to cool and store in an airtight container for a few weeks on the counter top. Although they rarely last that long in my kitchen!
Recipe FAQ
Yes! I also make Pita Chips in the oven, they are so easy to bake and can be placed in the oven alongside any other dish you may have cooking already. Here is my recipe for Homemade Baked Pita Chips for those of you who don’t have an air fryer.
To make Gluten Free Pita Chips replace regular pita bread with gluten free pita breads or flatbreads.
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Air Fryer Pita Chips
Ingredients
- 5 Pita bread, pockets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Spices of your choice, like sumac, za'atar, Italian seasoning or paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees.
- Cut each pita bread pocket into 6 triangles.
- Brush them on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper and any spices you like.
- Place into the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes shaking the basket periodically throughout cooking.
- Take out the basket and toss to redistribute all picta chips. Cook for 2 more minutes.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
My family loved this!