Air Fryer Pita Chips

Ingredients

• 1 Pita bread (Large; whole-wheat pita may be used. Fresh, day-old, pocket, or flat pita works.)
• 1 tsp Oil (Olive or avocado oil; brush, spray, or toss the pita wedges with it.)
• Salt (To taste.)
• Preferred seasoning (Optional; the source suggests garlic powder, dried oregano, Italian seasoning, black pepper, or zaatar.)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the air fryer to 160°C (320°F) for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   If using pita pockets, leave them intact for thicker, sturdier chips, or carefully separate the two layers for thinner, crispier chips.

3. 3

   Cut the pita into evenly sized wedges so the pieces cook at a similar rate.

4. 4

   Lightly brush, spray, or toss the pita wedges with oil. Add salt and any preferred seasoning.

5. 5

   Arrange the pita wedges in a mostly single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed rather than crowding the basket.

6. 6

   Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes. Shake the basket or turn the chips after about 4 minutes. Start checking thin pita chips at 6 minutes, and remove smaller pieces as they brown early.

7. 7

   Transfer the chips to a plate or wire rack and let them cool completely before serving or storing. They become crisper as they cool.

Notes

Use only a light coating of oil; too much can make the chips feel heavy. Separated pita layers cook faster than intact pockets. Store completely cooled chips in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. To refresh chips that have lost their crunch, air fry at 150°C (300°F) for 1 to 2 minutes, checking frequently. The source mentions optional seasonings but does not give their quantities.

Nutrition per serving

• snack
• vegetarian
• air-fried
• quick
• homemade
• Mediterranean
• dairy-free