🟡 Air-Fryer Pita Chips

Crispy, salty, and perfectly golden — great for snacking, dipping, or topping salads.

🥣 Ingredients

• 3 large pita breads (white or whole-wheat)

• 3–4 tbsp olive oil

• ½–1 tsp sea salt (to taste)

• ½ tsp black pepper (optional)

• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)

• ½ tsp dried oregano or za’atar (optional)

• Honey or chili oil for drizzling (optional, like the glossy look on yours)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the pita

• Cut each pita into 6–8 triangles.

• If your pita has pockets, you can either:

  • Leave them doubled (thicker, chewier chips), or

  • Split them for extra-crispy thin chips.

2. Season

• Place the pita triangles in a bowl.

• Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly.

• Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbs (if using).

• Mix well to distribute the seasoning.

3. Air-fry

• Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) if preheating is recommended.

• Arrange pita triangles in a single layer (work in batches).

• Air-fry 4–6 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crisp.

• Remove and let cool — they crisp further as they cool.

4. Optional finish

• Sprinkle with a little flaky salt.

• Drizzle lightly with honey, olive oil, chili oil, or a mix — like the shiny coating in the picture.

⭐ Flavor Variations

• Mediterranean: Olive oil + oregano + lemon zest

• Spicy: Olive oil + paprika + chili flakes

• Garlic-Parmesan: Olive oil + garlic powder + grated Parmesan

• Sweet: Brush with butter + cinnamon sugar (air-fry 3–4 min)

❓ Q&A Section

Q1: Can I bake these instead of air-frying?

A: Yes! Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.

Q2: My pita chips turned out too hard — what went wrong?

A:

• They may have been air-fried too long — try reducing by 1–2 minutes.

• Thick pita (like pocket pita) can be firmer; splitting it in half helps.

• Use a bit more oil for softer crispiness.

Q3: How do I store them so they stay crispy?

A:

• Cool completely and store in an airtight container for 5–6 days.

• Add a small sheet of paper towel to absorb moisture.

Q4: Can I make them oil-free?

A: Yes — but they won’t brown as deeply.
Spritz lightly with water and add dry seasonings before air-frying.

Q5: What dips pair best with these?

A:

• Hummus

• Tzatziki

• Whipped feta

• Baba ganoush

• Spinach-artichoke dip

• Muhammara

Q6: Can I use gluten-free pita or wraps?

A: Absolutely. Gluten-free pitas or tortillas crisp very well — just check them earlier since they can burn faster.

Q7: How do I make them taste like restaurant-style pita chips?

A:

• Use good olive oil.

• Add oregano or za’atar.

• Finish with flaky sea salt + a warm honey drizzle (like in the image).

• Don’t overcrowd the fryer — single layer = perfect crisp.