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Air fryer pita chips on a plate.

Air Fryer Pita Chips

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 92kcal
Author: Nikole Berg
Air Fryer Pita Chips are easy to make!
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Ingredients

  • 4 pita breads or pita pockets
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning of choice optional

Instructions

  • Note: Pita pockets can be split into two round pieces (they will be pretty thin). Thicker styles can be left as is.
  • Place the pitas on a cutting board. Drizzle olive oil on both sides of the pita bread. Cut each pita into 8 triangles. Sprinkle with kosher salt and seasonings (if using). Or cut into triangles and toss with oil and salt in a bowl.
  • Once pitas are cut, add them to the air fryer basket. It's okay if they are slightly overlapping. In fact, that will help them stay in place when the hot air is circulating in the basket.
  • Air fry the tortillas at 320-325 degrees F for 6 minutes. Pause, turn the chips over then continue to cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Time will depend on the thickness of the pita. For best results, check chips before time is up and remove the ones that are at the desired crispness.
  • Air fry in batches. I like to make about 16 chips at a time.

Notes

  • You can vary the size of the strips to your liking.
  • Keep an eye on them so they don't burn.
  • Stale pita bread works great for this recipe as does leftover pita pockets.
  • Use a pizza cutter to cut pita pieces.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or black pepper for a touch of heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 488mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.4mg