Pita Chips
Homemade Pita Chips are thick, crunchy, and perfect for scooping up your favorite dips. They’re a must-have for any Mediterranean spread!
Servings: 4 cups
Cost: $3.21
Equipment
- Sheet pan or air fryer
Ingredients
Instructions
- If using the oven, preheat to 400°F. For thick pitas, cut them into 8 triangles by cutting in half, then into quarters, and finally into eighths. For thin pitas, use pocket pitas. Gently separate each into 2 pieces, then cut each piece into 8 triangles, resulting in a total of 16 triangles.
- In a large bowl, add the pita triangles. Drizzle with oil and add the seasonings. Toss well to coat (using your hands works best).
- Baking Method: Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Add pitas in an even layer (none overlapping) and bake at 400°F:Thick pitas: Bake for 5 minutes, then flip. Bake 5 more minutes, flip again, and bake 2–4 more minutes or until crisp (they will crisp up more as they cool).Thin pitas: Bake for 5 minutes, flip, then bake for 3–5 more minutes or until crisp (they will crisp up more as they cool).
- Air Fry Method: Add a single layer of pita triangles to the air fryer basket. Air fry at 320°F:Thick pitas: Air fry for 5 minutes, flip, and air fry for 5 more minutes or until crisp (they will crisp up more as they cool).Thin pitas: Air fry for 4 minutes, flip, and air fry for 3 more minutes or until crisp (they will crisp up more as they cool). See note 2.
- Cool completely (they’ll crisp up more as they sit). Enjoy with your favorite sauces or dips—my favorite is hummus!
Video
Notes
Note 1: For thick pita chips, this is my favorite pita. For thin pita chips, use pocket pitas. I’ve also tried Joseph’s pita bread, which is great if you’re watching carbs/calories, though the flavor isn’t as good. Air-fried pitas have the best texture but can’t be made in large batches; they don’t fry well if crowded. If you don’t want to make multiple batches, cut the recipe down and only air fry 1 pita bread (8 triangles).
Note 2: Depending on the pita (thick or thin) and oven variance, baking times can vary. Base the time on the color and texture—watch for them to become golden and crispy.
Storage: If you live in a dry area, these chips will stay crisp longer. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Pita chips can be frozen but may need to be re-crisped after thawing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg