Whip up a quick batch of homemade air fryer pita chips in minutes to serve as a tasty Mediterranean-inspired appetizer or snack. And they pair perfectly with hummus or beetroot dip!
Ingredients for Homemade Pita Chips
- Pita Bread: Cut four pita chips into triangles to make perfectly crispy air-fried pita chips.
- Cooking Spray: Coat the pita bread with olive oil cooking spray to ensure the chips become crispy and golden brown. You can also use avocado oil.
- Kosher Salt: No matter how you season the chips include kosher salt to get the right flavor.
- Homemade Za’atar: Combine sumac, dried thyme, oregano, and a pinch of ground nutmeg for a quick za’atar, or purchase the spice blend in the store.
Additions and Substitutions
Air fryer pita chips are easy to make and customizable with different seasonings, making them a go-to appetizer if you’re in a hurry. Here are some of our favorite pita seasonings:
- Sea Salt and Garlic Powder
- Parmesan and Oregano
- Cinnamon Sugar
- Chili Lime
- Italian Seasoning
- Everything But the Bagel
Tools Used to Make the Recipe
All you need to make air fryer pita chips is a sharp knife and an air fryer. I used an Instant Pot Vortex Air Fryer with a large basket.
How to Make Air Fryer Pita Chips
The full recipe with measurements is in the recipe card below.
Step 1: Combine the ingredients for homemade za’atar in a small bowl and set it aside (skip this step if using store-bought za’atar).
Step 2: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (176°C). Carefully cut the pita bread into small triangles.
Step 3: Then, split the pita bread into two.
Step 4: Coat them with cooking spray and sprinkle kosher salt over the top.
Step 5: Arrange the chips into the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 3 minutes.
Step 6: Shake the basket and sprinkle them with za’atar. Continue cooking for 2-4 minutes or until the pita chips are golden brown and crispy.
Expert Tips
- After you cut the pita bread into equal triangles, separate the top and bottom layers so they crisp evenly.
- Arrange the pitas into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Work in batches for even cooking, and don’t overcrowd the basket.
- Shake the basket halfway through to help the pita chips crisp up uniformly.
- Cooking the pita chips for 5-7 minutes should work for most air fryer models, but keep an eye on them during the last few minutes to avoid overcooking.
If you love this recipe, try one of these Mediterranean favorites!
How to Serve Air Fried Pita Chips
- Butter Bean Hummus
- Tzatziki
- Skhug
- Spinach and Artichoke Dip, Crab Spinach Dip
- Chunky Salsa, Pico De Gallo, Mango Pico De Gallo, Black Bean Corn Feta Dip, Guacamole
- Beetroot Dip
- Yogurt and Honey Dip
- Queso
- Havuc Tarator (Turkish Carrot Dip), Roasted Red Pepper Dip, Zaalouk, Baba Ganoush, Olive Tapenade, Mirza Ghasemi
- Piyaz
How to Store Homemade Pita Chips
- Storage – Let the chips cool completely. Then, transfer them to an airtight container or bag. Leave the pita chips on the counter or pantry for 2-4 days.
- Repurpose – Crumble leftover pita bread and use them as croutons or toppings for salad.
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Air Fryer Pita Chips
- Small Bowl
- 1½ teaspoon sumac
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 pita bread round, whole wheat or white
- olive oil cooking spray
- 1½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Combine the ingredients for homemade za'atar in a small bowl and set it aside (Skip this step if using store-bought za'atar).
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (176°C). Carefully cut the pita bread into small triangles. Then, split the pita bread into two.
- Coat them with cooking spray and sprinkle kosher salt over the top.
- Arrange the chips into the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 3 minutes.
- Shake the basket and sprinkle them with za'atar. Continue cooking for 2-4 minutes or until the pita chips are golden brown and crispy.
- After you cut the pita bread into equal triangles, separate the top and bottom layers so they crisp evenly.
- Arrange the pitas into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Work in batches for even cooking, and don’t overcrowd the basket.
- Shake the basket halfway through to help the pita chips crisp up uniformly.
- Cooking the pita chips for 5-7 minutes should work for most air fryer models, but keep an eye on them during the last few minutes to avoid overcooking.
- The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.