This Air Fryer Pita Chips recipe is healthy, ultra-crispy, and customizable! It's easy to make and comes together in just 15 minutes.
This recipe was updated on 09/05/22 with better content.
Make your own pita chips with just 3 ingredients in less than 15 minutes! These crispy chips are the perfect snack to dip into hummus, cream cheese, or eat on their own!
Whether you need an afternoon pick-me-up or you're looking for a movie snack, this is a great recipe that is sure to impress and satisfy your cravings!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy to make. Making chips in the air fryer takes way less time than making them in the oven. Just 5 minutes, as opposed to 15 minutes.
- Versatile and customizable. You can use your favorite seasoning and flavor them however you like. I've included some more variations below.
- Crispy and delicious. Air fryer pita chips taste just as good as potato chips, and come out SO crunchy!
Ingredients and Notes
- Pita bread. There are different varieties of pita bread. I use Lebanese-style pita bread, not store-bought pita pockets. If you have leftover pitas, those would work as well.
- Olive oil. Or any neutral oil such as canola oil, sunflower oil, etc. You can also use a cooking spray if you're looking to use less fat, but in this case, you'll need to sprinkle the spices on top.
- Spices. We went with smoked paprika, cumin powder, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. You can leave it plain, but I think spices add a ton of flavor.
For the full measurement, scroll to the recipe card below.
How to Make Air Fryer Pita Chips
1. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and oil and mix until it forms a paste.
Hint: I like my chips well-seasoned, but if you like them lightly seasoned feel free to add only half of the spices.
2. Using a pastry brush, brush the mixture all over the pita, making sure to cover the edges as well. This ensures perfectly seasoned wedges!
3. Then, using a pizza cutter or kitchen scissors, cut the round pita into pita triangles or another shape of choice.
4. After that, preheat the air fryer to 350F.
5. Add ⅓ of the batch and air fry pita chips for 5-6 minutes. Depending on how fresh and/or thick your pita is, you may need to cook for further 2-3 minutes, until golden brown.
6. Make sure to stop halfway through and shake the basket.
Finally, let cool completely and serve with your favorite dip!
Expert Tips
- Shake the basket halfway through. This ensures even browning and the crispiest results.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you would want to add ⅓ of the batch at a time and not overcrowd.
- Adjust the cooking time as needed. If your pita is on the thicker side, you'll need to cook it for longer. Not to mention every air fryer is different, so make sure to check the chips towards the end.
- No need to add parchment paper to the air fryer basket!
- Let cool completely before serving. They'll continue to crisp up as they cool.
- Don't transfer them to a container while they're still warm, or they will become soggy!
FAQ
This homemade chips recipe uses far less oil and sugar compared to regular potato chips. It can also be made with whole wheat bread, which adds fiber.
I don't recommend omitting the oil, as it helps the spices stick to the bread. Without it, you may end up with bland chips.
Let cool completely then store in an airtight container. Best served in the first 1-2 days, but they can last for up to a week at room temperature.
If you have frozen pita, you'll need to thaw it first. To do that, take it out of the freezer and leave it on your kitchen counter for a few hours until it fully defrosts.
Seasoning Variations
The best part about this recipe is that you can customize it with your favorite spices. Here are some combinations you can try!
- Za'atar: mix 1 tablespoon with 2 tablespoon oil.
- Cajun spice: mix 1-2 teaspoon with 2 tablespoon oil.
- Curry powder: mix 2 teaspoon with 2 tablespoon oil.
- Onion powder: mix 1 teaspoon onion powder with ½ teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoon oil.
- Italian seasoning: mix 2 teaspoon with 2 tablespoon oil.
- Nutritional yeast: mix 1-2 tablespoon with 2 tablespoon oil.
- Parmesan garlic: mix grated parmesan cheese with 2 cloves of minced garlic and 2 tablespoon of olive oil, then spread the mixture over the pita.
- Pesto: brush the pita with pesto to give it an Italian-inspired flavor.
- Cinnamon sugar: mix 2 tablespoon butter with ¼ cup sugar and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon.
Serving
For the perfect healthy snack try pairing these delicious air fryer pita chips with homemade hummus, vegan cream cheese, or white bean dip. Other great options include muhammara dip or guacamole.
You can also serve them alongside vegetarian chili or over a green salad for some crunch.
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Air Fryer Pita Chips
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 3 pita or lavash bread
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the oil, salt and spices until it forms a paste.
- Using a pastry brush, spread the mixture on one side of the pita, making sure to brush the edges as well.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350ºF (180ºC). Cut the pita into triangles.
- Add ⅓ to ½ of the batch to the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd too much. Air fry for 4 minutes, then stop and shake the basket, and cook for 2 more minutes, until crispy and golden brown. Repeat with the rest of the pita.
- Let cool completely, then serve with hummus, cream cheese, or anything you like!
Notes
- Shake the basket halfway through. This ensures even browning and the crispiest results.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you would want to add ⅓ to ½ of the batch at a time and not overcrowd.
- Adjust the cooking time as needed. If your pita is on the thicker side, you'll need to cook it for longer. Not to mention every air fryer is different, so make sure to check the chips towards the end.
- Let cool completely before serving. They'll continue to crisp up as they cool.
- Don't transfer them to a container while they're still warm, or they will become soggy!
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