Easy Gluten Free Pita Chips With Seasoning

Name: Easy Gluten Free Pita Chips
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 7 min
Ingredients: 1 Gluten free pita; 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil (or as much as required); 1 tablespoon Seasoning (I used zaatar); 1 pinch Salt (optional)

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Get that satisfying crunchy snack through these gluten free pita chips. Made with three ingredients and ready in 10 minutes. A great pantry snack.

a plate with pita chips and seasoning and a bowl of white dip — gluten free pita chips are a fun and crunchy snack

What are Gluten-Free Pita Chips?

Gluten free pita chips are a tasty snack made from gluten-free pita bread that has been baked or air-fried until it is crispy and golden brown.

These are lightly oiled and sprinkled with seasoning or spices.

a brown ceramic bowl with golden pita chips

Why You'll Love this Recipe

Ridiculously easy and requires only a few simple ingredients
It's a great way to use up any stale pita bread you might have lying around
Can be enjoyed with dips, salads, porridges, soups, or on their own
Dietary friendly - vegan, gluten free, can also be made oil free

Ingredients You'll Need

a piece of pita, zaatar and oil in white bowls laid out

Here are notes on some of the ingredients, the complete list with measurements, can be found in the full recipe card below.

Gluten-free pita bread - check the ingredients to ensure they meet your required diet.

Olive oil or avocado oil - only a spray or a spoonful is needed to help adhere to the seasoning.

I like to use a decor oil spray bottle which I fill myself and am able to control the amount I use.

Seasoning - I love using my homemade Lebanese zatar (a blend of herbs and toasted sesame seeds), or you can buy a quality zaatar blend if you can’t make your own blend.

Otherwise, you can sprinkle sumac which is sweet, salty and sour. Or try vegan ranch seasoning mix, Italian seasoning substitute by It's A Keeper, or whatever you feel would work for you.

Salt - this is optional. Be aware of any salt added to any seasonings you use.

Tip - If preferred, bake or air fry the cut-up GF pita bread without any oil and once they are golden sprinkle your preferred seasoning.

a male hand holding a pita chip with yogurt dip on it — Lebanese yogurt and cucumber salad

How to Make Gluten-Free Pita Chips With Seasoning

Step One - If using an oven, preheat it to 180C (350F).

Step Two - Cut your gluten-free pita bread into small pieces and place them into a large mixing bowl.

a timber cutting board with kitchen scissors and pita bread cut into strips

a timber cutting board with kitchen scissors and pita bread cut into chips

pita bread pieces in a glass bowl covered in seasoning

Step Three - Drizzle/spray the oil over the pita pieces and sprinkle with your desired seasoning and optional salt. Gently toss to coat the pieces (GF bread tends to be a little brittle).

Step Four - Place the pita pieces onto a lined baking sheet and bake in the oven for 5 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden.

Alternatively, you can make these chips in an air fryer by placing them into the air fryer tray on high for 7-8 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden.

unbaked seasoned pita bread pieces on a white paper lined baking tray

golden baked seasoned pita bread pieces on a white paper lined baking tray

uncooked pita bread pieces coated in seasoning in an air fryer tray

golden fried pita bread pieces coated in seasoning in an air fryer tray

Tip: Air fryers differ between models and may require different times, so keep an eye on your chips to make sure they don't burn. I use an airfryer with a pan).

Serving Suggestions

There are many ways to enjoy these delicious gluten-free pita chips.

Whilst they are great on their own, here are a few suggestions to get you started:

Serve them with your favorite dip, try it with this thick and creamy avocado cilantro lime dip or vegan pesto sauce with avocado.

A commonly used method by Lebanese folk is to use them as a scoop for a wholesome cold red lentil porridge, albeit they aren't normally GF.

My personal favorite way to enjoy them is with a delicious salata tahini or Lebanese cucumber yogurt salad.

a white bowl with white yogurt cucumber dip and pita chips on the side

❓FAQ

Can I use regular pita bread instead of gluten-free pita bread?

Yes, you can. Follow the same method this recipe has, using regular pita bread.

Can I make these GF pita chips ahead of time?

Yes, you can. Simply store them in an airtight container or snap-lock bag for up to 5 days (if they last that long), they will retain their crunch.

a male hand dipping a pita chip into a bowl of tahini covered salad — tahini salad

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Check out these homemade vegan gluten free chickpea crackers.

If you like zaatar, check out my popular zaatar pastry pinwheels.

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