If you want a healthy, crunchy snack that’s versatile and simple to make? Simple ingredients make homemade air fryer pita chips a delicious and easy snack. These crunchy air fryer pita chips are great for game days, dipping, or just snacking. You won’t need to buy pita chips again after trying this air fryer recipe!
You can also make air fryer tortilla chips in a similar way. Enjoy these with Vegan mexican chilli, vegan bean salad or an avocado guacamole.
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Ingredients
- Pita Bread: Use whole wheat pita bread, pita pockets, or leftover pitas for the base.
- Oil: Avocado oil, extra virgin olive oil or any other oil works fine as we are cooking at lower temperatures
- Seasonings: You can just use sea salt or kosher salt.
- Optional seasonings: Garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, or cinnamon sugar for sweet chips.
Air fryer pita chips recipe
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 large pita bread can use wholewheat pita bread
- 1-2 teaspoon Oil
- Salt as per taste
Instructions
For pita chips
- To cut the pita bread, use a sharp knife or pizza cutter on a cutting board and make small triangles or wedges.
- Combine pita pieces, oil, and your favorite seasonings in a large bowl. Use a pastry brush or cooking spray to ensure even seasoning.
- Preheat the airfryer @160C|320F for 5 minutes.
- Place the pita pieces in the air fryer basket and air fry them for 8-10 minutes.
- Let the crispy pita chips cool to room temperature before storing them in an airtight container or ziplock bag.
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Step by step instructions
- Cut the pita bread into triangles or wedges with a sharp knife or pizza cutter on a board.
2. Cut into smaller pieces
3. Toss pita pieces with oil and seasonings. Brush or spray for even seasoning.
4. Preheat your air fryer to 160C/320F for 5 minutes. Air fry the pita pieces for 8-10 minutes.
Cool pita chips before storing them in an airtight container.
Variations & substitutions
- For extra flavor, add spices like chili powder, onion powder, or Italian seasoning.
- For a fun dessert snack, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on pita chips.
- Bread Base: Try stale pita bread, store-bought pita bread, or whole wheat pitas.
- For a similar texture, use flatbreads or tortilla chips if you don’t have pita bread.
FAQs
Absolutely! Leftover pitas are ideal for creating crispy air fryer pita chips.
To preserve the chips, keep them at room temperature in an airtight container or a ziplock bag. They have a 2-3 day freshness.
Air frying is faster and provides better results than baking on a sheet in a preheated oven, although baking will give you similar results.
A: These chips are the perfect accompaniment for your favorite dips, such as hummus, guacamole, or salsa.
Conclusion
Air-fried pita chips are a healthy and delicious snack alternative to store-bought chips. These homemade air fryer pita chips are a favorite way to enjoy crunchy snacks, with their quick cooking time, simple ingredients, and variety of seasoning options. Use this recipe with leftover pita bread or if you want a healthier snack than potato chips.
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