Air Fry Pita Chips

Air Fryer Pita Chips - Crunchy , Airy & Light Chips made with leftover pita pockets. I could eat this with anything!!It's sooo good!

A perfect snack for a game night. A few dips and these chips and you are done! This recipe is Vegan, Plant Based and free of any preservatives.

These chips are a great finger food or appetizer option. Especially when you are entertaining.

You can scoop up just about anything with these beauties!

The yummiest ,quickest chips you can make, at home! Period!

They taste so so good with my yogurt dip. You can also eat these with my greek style red pepper feta dip or my Olive Oil & Balsamic Herb Bread Dip

They are so good that I finished half the chips while shooting. You can see progressively lesser chips in the photos!

Let me tell you why they are just too delicious

• First, they are crisp on the outside
• Second, it has this airy, almost spongy inside which also gets crispy.
• last because the Seasoning sticks to every nook and cranny of it!

Not only do they taste fantastic, they are also healthier than most storebought chips.

Naturally that greatly depends on the type of pita bread you have bough too.

And the special bonus is that they are light on the pocket and reduce food waste. So anytime you have stale pita bread lying around , make these chips instead of throwing them out!

Oh! and you can make your own version of carne asada nachos with these chips too!

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Ingredients

3 ingredients! Period! That's all you need

• Pita
• Oil
• Seasoning - Any kind you wish but I have a secret, super sticky seasoning up ahead!

Pita Bread

I used store bought pita for this. You can also use premade pizza bases, tortillas and naan.

The taste will differ but they will make great chips too!

Pita bread makes the best chips ever. They look thick but what they are is crunchy on the outside and light and airy inside.

I usually buy pita to make sandwiches and eat them with hummus. So I always have some on hand that have gone past their prime.

Usually I would just discard them but this is a much better way to reduce food waste!

Oil

Any kind of oil really!

I have used regular Olive Oil here but fat like ghee, groundnut oil, avocado oil will also work.

And if you want to make these oil free, then that also will work. Only flipside in not using oil is that the seasoning might not stick to the chips very well.

But you can solve that problem by dipping them in a punchy dip like a Tzatziki or a Loaded Hummus with Roasted Olives

Seasoning

You could use anything!

My secret seasoning, which is really not so secret is

Equal parts -

• Garlic powder
• Salt
• Thyme
• Smoked Chili - like Chipotle Chilli or Paprika

This seasoning sticks so well to the chips because of the garlic powder.

You can also use any store bought seasoning like Italian seasoning, ranch seasoning and even Indian Chaat Masala.

How to Make Pita Chips in Air Fryer

The method is very simple.The amount of time it takes to get crispy pita chips will depend on the kind of air-fryer and size of the triangles.
Use this as a guide more than an absolute recipe.

Step 1: Prep

Cut the Pita into about 2 inch triangles.

I usually cut along the center first and then change the angle by 25 degrees for every next cut.

Step 2: Season

Drizzle the oil all over the pita chips. You can also use an oil spray. That will give you a more even coat. Though it's not an absolute necessity.

Add the seasoning on top and give it a toss. You can also add the oil to the seasoning and brush the pita chips.

Step 3: Air Frying

Preheat the air-fryer for 2 minutes if possible. It will give a more even browning.

Add the chips to the air fryer basket. I usually add about 2 layer worth of chips.

Air fry at 180 C or 365F.

Give it a gentle shake in the middle.

Before you ask, these chips can overlap. They will cook to perfection even if the pita is on top of each other. Though don't overfill the air-fryer basket. Leave some room so you can toss the chips midway.

Air Frying Time

The air frying time will vary depending on what kind of chips you like. It will also depend on how full your air fryer basket it.

Lesser chips will take lesser time to crisp up and vice versa.

It will also depend on how crunchy you want the chips to be.

I like my pita chips extra crunchy outside and airy on the inside. They still have a infinitesimal give on the inside. That way you get 2 different textures in one chip!

So my preferred time is 8-11 minutes. I check them at the 8 minutes mark to see the color and the texture and decide based on that.

For super crunchy pitas, air fry them at low temp for more time. So go for 170C/340F for about 15-18 minutes.

Oven Pita Chips

If you don't have an air fryer , you can use your oven instead.

Just brush the cut up pita bread with oil and place it on a wire rack.

Bake in a preheated oven , for about 20-22 minutes at 180C or 365F.

Using wire rack instead of a baking sheet will make the chips crispier. Don't forget to brush the wire rack with of before baking. Those things are known for sticking!

You can also bake these in a cookie sheet lined with baking paper.

Seasoning Options for Pita Chips

Here are some more options to season the pita chips with.

• Ranch Seasoning
• Zaatar
• Salt & Pepper
• Sea Salt & Rosemary
• Italian Seasoning
• Curry Powder or Chaat Masala
• Smoked Chilli and salt
• Sweet Chips with Cinnamon and Sugar!

You can also toss them in seasoning after you are done air frying the pita. Seasonings which have cheese powders and chilis work best when not cooked.

Storing & Leftovers

Anything crisp needs to be stored in an air tight container. These will start to get soggy in about 2 hours after they are air fried.

Let the chips cool completely before you store them in a zip lock bag or a air tight jar.

They should last on the counter for 2-3 days.

Serving

Ah! This is my favourite bit. The first time I made these, I didn't serve them to anyone. I just sat down, without distractions and finished these with my favourite Yogurt Dip.

You can also eat these crispy pita chips with cream cheese or salsa.

If you are entertaining, Serve these chips along with veggies like cucumber, carrots and celery. You can absolutely make these ahead of your party. I suggest you make a few dips like the yogurt dip, maybe Some loaded hummus or some guacamole.

We also love them with chunky dips like my corn dip.

If I am planning a big party,15 or more people, I would make a giant platter(or even a whole table ) of these

• Pita Chips, Crackers, Spicy chips
• Dips- Yogurt Dip/ Tzatziki, Honey Chilli Dip , Queso or Hummus , Red pepper feta dip, Bean & Corn Feta Dip
• Nuts- Almonds, Pistachios & Walnuts
• Spicy Roasted Peanuts
• Veggies- Carrot,Celery,Cucumbers
• Fruits- Grapes, Kiwi,Olives

This would be my grazing platter.I find making something like this goes a long way.

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If you make these crispy pita chips, drop me a note in the comments. I would love to know what you thought about them.

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