Pita chips are a delicious accompaniment to serve with dips for an easy appetizer. I love to make them ahead of time so I have a quick appetizer to serve when people drop over. They store well for up to a week and are a delicious way to scoop up your favorite dips. Some of my favorite dips to serve them with are hummus, roasted red pepper dip, or my authentic Greek tzatziki sauce.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- You only need 3 ingredients. Pita bread, EVOO, and sea salt.
- It’s an extremely versatile recipe. Add any of your favorite herbs or spices to mix things up.
- Pita chips can be made in 10 minutes or less.
- They’re healthier than store-bought chips.
What Ingredients Do I Need?
This recipe calls for just 3 ingredients however you can customize it with extra herbs or spices if you prefer.
For the basic recipe you’ll need;
- Pita bread -I use whole wheat.
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt – I prefer sea salt but you could use any other kind of salt.
How To Make Pita Chips
- Oil the pita. Brush both sides of each piece lightly with olive oil.
- Cut the pita bread. Start by cutting each pita in half. Then cut each half into half again. Finish by cutting each 1/4 in half again. (Alternatively, you can cut each triangle into small squares for easy one-bite pieces as pictured in the last photo.)
- Sprinkle with salt.
- Bake. Add the chips to your air fryer in a single layer and bake for 3-4 minutes at 350F. Flip the chips and bake for 1-2 minutes longer.
Recipe Tips and Tricks For Success
- Don’t overcrowd the chips. For pita triangles, it’s best to place them in a single layer. If you are making smaller pieces you can add a few more and shake the basket halfway through instead of turning each piece over.
- Don’t overcook. Over-cooking will make the chips too crispy. Check them after a few minutes and add more time as needed.
Recipe Variations
This recipe is extremely versatile. Feel free to add any of your favorite herbs or spices to the olive oil before brushing it on the pita bread. Some of my favorite additions are;
- Chopped garlic or garlic salt
- Chopped Rosemary
- Cumin
- Za’atar
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Dried basil
- Paprika
Storage Tips
While these are so delicious it’s unlikely you’ll have any leftovers but if you do they can easily be stored in a ziploc bag or plastic container with a lid. They will keep for around a week.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS; Can I make these without an air fryer? Absolutely! Just bake then on a sheet pan in a 350 degree oven for about 8-10 minutes, flipping them over half way through. Are homemade pita chips healthy? As pita chips are baked and you can control the amount of oil and salt, they are healthier than traditional fried chips and snacks. What is the healthiest pita bread? Pita bread made from whole grains is healthier than plain white pita bread. In the store look for "whole wheat" pita bread.
Air Fryer Pita Chips
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Pastry brush or oil sprayer
Ingredients
- 3 pieces pita bread I used whole-wheat pita bread
- 44ml (3 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil
- 22g (1 1/2 tbsp) sea salt
Instructions
- Using a pastry brush or oil sprayer oil each piece of pita on both sides.
- Cut each piece of pita bread into 8 triangles (or smaller squares).
- Sprinkle each piece with sea salt generously.
- Add pita to the basket of the air fryer in a single layer (bake in batches if necessary). Set the temperature to 350 degrees F and set the timer for 3-4 minutes. Turn the pita over (or shake the basket if using smaller squares) and continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the pita chips from the basket and repeat for any remaining pieces.
Notes
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And if you’re looking for more easy and quick appetizer recipes check out my quick and easy Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce or my Classic Tomato Bruschetta.
I have tried pita before but not in chips form. Those look delicious and would love to give them a try.
What a great idea for our cheesy dips! I was looking for a recipe like this!
That is so easy and delicious. Perfect snacks for everyone!
This is an excellent idea because I can see store-bought pita chips being astronomical right now! Thanks for sharing!
It has been years since I made homemade pita chips. Thanks for sharing this with us.
We love pita chips and hummus in our home and this sounds perfect to make for whenever we want them
I never thought to make my own pita chips. Store-bought can be expensive and I love making homemade. This is much easier than I thought!
I haven’t tried cooking pita chips in my air fryer yet. Going to try soon!
Ooh! I never thought about making these in the air fryer. Great idea!
Air fryer pita chips seems like a great way to save money and still get a good amount of tasty snacks!
I’ve never tried making homemade pita chips before. They sound delicious. I’ll have to give them a try.
I love pita chips. I’ve never tried making them before though. Now I want to give this a try. I love using the air fryer as well.
Another delicious recipe to make in my air fryer. I could snack on these pita chips all day – yum!
This looks like a delicious reason to bring our air fryer out of storage! We don’t use it enough.
My air fryer is my favorite tool for trying new recipes! Thanks for sharing
I’ve made these in the oven but not in an air fryer yet. They are a great snack to serve with drinks when you have friends over.
These air fryer pita chips are a game-changer for snack lovers – crunchy, flavorful, and oh-so-addictive!
I’m always on the lookout for easy and delicious snacks, and your post came at just the right time.
Wow this looks absolutely delicious and tasty! I’m surely gonna give this a try!
This is a recipe I know my family would like! We enjoy pita bread in our home so I know we would love these pita chips!
This would be a great way to easily customize your own pita chips and have more bang for your buck!
My family loves pita chips and those bags of chips are expensive. I will be making this recipe.
I am sure I would love these pita chips. I have always liked them as a snack.
I have certainly not thought of using the air fryer to do pita chips, but the simplicity of it is really amazing. It cuts down a lot of unnecessary work and makes the whole thing much easier!