Description
These easy and quick Air-Fryer Pita recipes deliver perfectly crispy, golden pita chips or wedges with a soft inside, ideal for snacking or serving with dips. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they offer a healthier alternative to traditional frying while allowing versatile flavor variations and gluten-free options.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Fresh or slightly stale pita bread – quantity as desired (typically 2-4 pita breads)
- Olive oil – light brushing (about 1-2 tablespoons)
- Sea salt – to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon)
Optional Spices and Flavorings
- Paprika – 1/4 teaspoon (optional)
- Garlic powder – 1/4 teaspoon (optional)
- Za’atar – 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
- Fresh rosemary or thyme – 1 teaspoon, chopped (for herbed pita, optional)
- Parmesan or nutritional yeast – 1 tablespoon (for cheesy pita chips, optional)
- Cayenne or chili flakes – 1/4 teaspoon (for spicy kick, optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Pita: Cut the pita bread into wedges or bite-sized pieces. For chips, thinner slices crisp up faster and evenly. Lightly brush each piece with olive oil, then sprinkle with sea salt and any desired spices or flavorings.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and let it run for about 3 minutes. This ensures the pitas get crisp quickly without drying out.
- Air Fry in Batches: Place the pita pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space for air circulation. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to promote even browning and crisping.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the Air-Fryer Pita rest a few minutes after cooking — they will firm up as they cool, making them perfect for dipping or topping.
Notes
- Keep pita pieces in a single layer to avoid steaming and ensure crispiness.
- Use only a light brush of olive oil to prevent sogginess.
- Adjust cooking time for thicker pita pieces or pockets for thorough crisping.
- Preheating the air fryer helps achieve consistent crunch.
- Season the pita immediately before air frying to allow flavors to meld during cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 pita bread worth of chips)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg