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Air fryer pita chips on a wooden board along with a chip dunked in a bowl of hummus.

Crispy Air Fryer Pita Chips

Garnish With Lemon
Thick, golden, and sturdy enough to scoop, these homemade pita chips never crack under pressure. Use this simple base recipe with endless flavor variations.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
2nd batch 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 247 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 (6-inch) Greek-style flatbread pita rounds
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¾ teaspoon flaky sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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Instructions
 

  • Cut each pita into 8 wedges, like a pizza.
    4 (6-inch) Greek-style flatbread pita rounds
  • In large bowl, toss the pita wedges with oil, salt and garlic powder until evenly coated.
    3 tablespoons olive oil, ¾ teaspoon flaky sea salt, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Arrange pitas wedges mostly in a single layer in the air fryer basket (about 2 full pitas per batch). Air fry at 325℉ (165℃) for 6-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Start checking at 6 minutes as air fryers and pita thickness vary.
  • Cool for 2-3 minutes before serving (a wire rack works well for this). Chips crisp up significantly as they cool, so be careful not to overbake. Repeat with the remaining pita wedges. Serve immediately with your favorite dip.

Notes

The thicker 6-inch pocketless pitas work best for this recipe.
Oven method: bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping once.
Flavor Additions: pick one or mix and match.
  • Za'atar: Add 1½ teaspoon za'atar and a squeeze of lemon. 
  • Lemon herb: Add 1 teaspoon dried oregano, the zest of 1 lemon, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice.
  • Smoky: Add 1 teaspoon smoked paprika and ¼ teaspoon cayenne.
  • Everything bagel: Swap the salt for 1½ teaspoon everything bagel seasoning.
  • Cinnamon sugar: Skip the garlic powder and salt. Toss with 1 tablespoon sugar + ½ teaspoon cinnamon.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Re-crisp in the air fryer at 325°F for 1-2 minutes if needed.

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Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 737mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.01gVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition info not guaranteed to be accurate.

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