Description
Learn how to make crispy and flavorful pita chips using either your oven or air fryer. These homemade pita chips are a perfect snack or appetizer, easily customizable with herbs and spices, and ready in just minutes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 pita breads (regular, whole-wheat, or stale)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or other herbs/spices of choice)
- Good pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Pita Bread: Using scissors or a knife, slice the pita breads into triangles of roughly equal size. If using thicker pita bread or ones with a seam, split them in half before slicing to create four round pieces per pita.
- Oven Method – Preheat: Preheat your oven to 400℉ (200℃) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Oven Method – Seasoning: Place the pita triangles on the baking sheet. Drizzle or brush them evenly with olive oil, then sprinkle dried oregano and a good pinch of salt over the top.
- Oven Method – Toss and Spread: Using your hands, toss the pita triangles on the baking sheet to ensure they are well coated with oil and seasoning. Spread them out in a single layer.
- Oven Method – Bake: Bake for 5 to 10 minutes, watching closely until the chips turn golden and crispy. Timing may vary depending on bread thickness and your oven.
- Air Fryer Method – Preheat: Preheat the air fryer to 400℉ (200℃).
- Air Fryer Method – Seasoning: Place pita triangles in a bowl, drizzle or brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with dried oregano and salt. Toss well to coat.
- Air Fryer Method – Arrange: Spread the coated pita triangles in a single layer inside the air fryer basket.
- Air Fryer Method – Air Fry: Cook for 3 to 6 minutes, tossing halfway through to ensure even crisping. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning as timing varies with pita thickness.
- Serve: Enjoy your homemade pita chips with your favorite dips such as hummus or tzatziki.
Notes
- For evenly sized chips, try to slice pita bread into uniform triangles.
- If using whole-wheat or thicker pita, splitting bread before slicing can help achieve more crunchy chips.
- Keep a close watch while baking or air frying to avoid burning due to differences in bread thickness and appliance variations.
- Customize seasoning by substituting oregano with rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, or paprika for different flavors.
- Pita chips are best served fresh and crispy but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-10 minutes (oven) or 3-6 minutes (air fryer)
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Pita chips, homemade pita chips, crispy snacks, air fryer pita chips, oven-baked pita chips, Mediterranean snacks, easy appetizers
