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Air Fryer Pita Chips

Air Fryer Pita Chips

The air fryer pita chips recipe is a great choice for those looking for quick, healthy snacks. Just slice your pita, add some seasoning, and then air fry at 325°F for 8 minutes. They come out perfectly crispy every time. Honestly, it’s as simple as that!

  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 large pita bread, whole or cut into your desired chip size
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon za’atar seasoning (feel free to adjust according to taste)

Instructions

1. Start by cutting pita for air frying. If your pita bread is whole, lay it flat on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, slice the pita into triangles or your preferred chip shape. Aim for even thickness to ensure uniform cooking.

Cutting Pita Bread into Triangles for Air Fryer Chips

2. Once cut, place the pita pieces into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Gently toss until each piece is lightly oiling pita chips. This helps in preparing pita for air fryer and ensures they crisp up nicely.

3. It’s time to add flavors. Sprinkle your chosen seasonings over the oiled pita chips. Whether you’re using garlic salt, za’atar seasoning, or any seasoning blends for pita chips, make sure to distribute them evenly.

Drizzling Olive Oil and Sprinkling Seasonings on Pita Chips

4. Use your hands or a spoon to toss the chips, ensuring evenly coating pita chips with the seasoning. This step is crucial for flavor-packed chips.

5. Preheat your air fryer to 325°F. This air fryer settings for pita chips is ideal for achieving that perfect crunch.

6. Arrange the seasoned pita chips in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You might need to work in batches depending on the size of your air fryer. Avoid overcrowding to ensure achieving crispy pita chips.

Placing Seasoned Pita Chips in Air Fryer for Even Cooking

7. Air fry for about 8 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time for air fryer pita chips, shake the basket or flip the chips to promote even cooking and browning.

Golden Brown and Crispy Pita Chips Served on Plate

8. Chips are done when they are golden brown and crispy. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving. They will continue to crisp up as they cool.

Notes

Keep an eye on the pita chips during the final minutes of air frying. They can go from perfectly crispy to overdone quite quickly. Adjust cooking times based on your air fryer model and how thick or thin you’ve cut your pita chips.

  • Author: Suborna Tanchangya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 0.5g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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