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    Published: Feb 15, 2022 by bri · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Air Fryer Pita Chips

    An air fryer makes crispy and delicious pita chips, without much oil. Seasoned with pantry spices, these homemade snacks are sure to disappear quick. Serve with dip or crumble over salad. A crowd pleaser. (Vegan, Gluten Free option)
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    Homemade air fryer pita chips on a plate with a bowl of Greek yogurt onion dip with crispy shallots.

    Pita chips are a crowd pleaser—add them to a dip platter and watch them get devoured. You can pair these air fryer pita chips with homemade dip and veggies to really impress guests, or keep things simple and serve them on their own or with store-bought hummus. Either way, everyone will be impressed that you made these delicious, seasoned pita chips from scratch!

    The air fryer gets these pita chips crispy and golden brown with very little oil. And, seasoning them with a few pantry spices really enhances their flavor. Since these pita chips are so fast to make, we usually make them when guests are already over. Although if you're an organized person, you can definitely make them in advance.

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    • Ingredients (and substitutes)
    • How to make (step-by-step photos)
    • Serving suggestions
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    Ingredients (and substitutes)

    Ingredients to make air fryer pita chips: olive oil, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, pita, onion powder, garlic powder.

    This recipe features our go-to blend of spices for pita chips. These pantry spices add flavor, while still being versatile so the pita chips go with almost anything:

    • Dried oregano: To "wake up" dried oregano, crush it between your fingertips as you add it to the bowl. This helps release some of the oils for more flavor. In a pinch, you could substitute the dried oregano with Italian seasoning.
    • Smoked paprika: The most common smoked paprika (and what you do want to use here) is smoked sweet paprika. It's often packaged in a metal tin. We highly recommend you keep some in your pantry because it can be used to flavor pasta bakes, aioli, cauliflower steaks, soup, and so much more!
    • Garlic powder: If you don't have any, just double up on onion powder.
    • Onion powder: If you don't have any, just double up on garlic powder.

    How to make (step-by-step photos)

    These homemade pita chips are simple to make! All you need to do is season them in a bowl and bake them. We tear the pita into rough bite-sized pieces (it's fast and doesn't dirty the cutting board), but if you prefer, you could use a knife to cut them instead.

    Here's how to make air fryer pita chips:

    A white ceramic bowl with bite-sized pieces of pita chips, with someone drizzling olive oil on top.
    1. Tear pita into bite-sized pieces and drizzle with olive oil.
    A hand sprinkling dried oregano over pita chips.
    2. Season with spices and toss to coat.
    Pita chips in an air fryer basket before baking.
    3. Spread the pita out in an air fryer basket.
    Homemade air fryer pita chips fresh out of an air fryer.
    4. Bake until crispy and golden brown, shaking the basket half way through.

    Serving suggestions

    These crispy air fryer pita chips are delicious served with dip, including:

    • Greek Yogurt Onion Dip with Crispy Shallots
    • Creamy White Bean Dip
    • Best Vegan Tzatziki

    In addition, you could crumble pita chips over salads and other veggie bowls for a bit of crunch. They'd pair well with any of these salad recipes:

    • Roasted Beet Salad with Labneh (use the pita to scoop up extra labneh)
    • Curry Lentil Salad (crumble the pita chips over top, for texture)
    • Pea and Pesto Spinach Salad (forget croutons, use pita chips instead!)
    • Curry Apple Salad with Spiced Chickpeas (add them to the salad for texture)
    Air fryer pita chips on a plate with a bowl of yogurt dip on a table, along with fresh veggies and cups of beer.
    A close up of an air fryer pita chip seasoned with oregano and salt, with a small bowl of Greek yogurt dip in the background.

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    Air Fryer Pita Chips

    An air fryer makes crispy and delicious pita chips, without much oil. Seasoned with pantry spices, these homemade snacks are sure to disappear quick. Serve with dip or crumble over salad. A crowd pleaser. (Vegan, Gluten Free option)
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 4
    Author: Bri
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    Ingredients

    • 3 pitas (about 6-inches/15 cm, see note 1)
    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano (see note 2)
    • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt (more to taste)

    Instructions

    • Prep pita: Tear the pitas into bite-sized pieces (about 1.5 inches/4 cm) and add them to a large bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss to coat.
    • Season pita: Sprinkle the spices (oregano, smoked paprika, garlic and onion powder) and salt over the pita chips. Toss well to coat.
    • Bake pita: Spread the seasoned pita chips in an air fryer basket. Bake in an air fryer at 350°F (177°C) for 5 minutes (no need to preheat). Shake the basket and bake for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown. Taste and season the hot pita chips with more salt if needed.

    Notes

    1. Pita: You can use regular or whole grain pita. Choose gluten-free if needed.
    2. Dried oregano tip: Crush the dried oregano between your fingertips as you add it to the bowl. This helps "wake up" the dried herb, by releasing some of the oil and enhancing the flavor.
    3. Serving suggestions: These homemade pita chips can be paired with dip (such as Greek Yogurt Onion Dip, Creamy White Bean Dip, or Vegan Tzatziki) and veggies. Pita chips are also a great addition to salads—crumble them on top for texture and crunch.
    4. Storage tips: These pita chips are best enjoyed day-of, but you can store extras in an airtight container or freezer bag for 1 to 2 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
    Did you make this recipe?Let us know by leaving a rating below and tag us @evergreenkitchen on instagram!

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    1. David says

      January 18, 2023 at 7:03 am

      5 stars
      I'm never buying store-bought pita chips again! These were really tasty and felt like they had way less oil than the ones I usually get at the store.

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      • bri says

        January 21, 2023 at 3:23 am

        Hi David! Yay, we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed making your own pita chips in the air fryer. Thanks for taking the time to write in:)

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    2. Jackie says

      March 01, 2022 at 8:37 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! I used whole wheat pitas and they turned out so good

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      • bri says

        March 03, 2022 at 7:34 am

        Great to hear Jackie! Glad the whole wheat pita chips turned out! Have a great rest of your week

        Reply
    3. Justine says

      February 17, 2022 at 8:35 pm

      5 stars
      I recently got an air fryer so this is one of the first recipes I've tried! So yummy! Really easy to make. I'm obsessed with Stacy's pita chips, but the big Costco bag is so massive and I don't usually have the cupboard space. it's nice to now be able to make a small fresh batch whenever I want. Thank you!

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      • bri says

        February 18, 2022 at 5:59 pm

        Hi Justine! So glad you enjoyed this recipe. That's exciting you recently got an air fryer! Hope you have fun using it!

        Reply

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