Air Fryer Pita Bread Recipe
One of our favorite shortcuts on busy days, this air fryer pita bread comes together with just a few steps thanks to our secret ingredient - pita bread! Soft and fluffy, they're foolproof and the perfect appetizer or side dish for any meal.
Servings: 1 roll per serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- Rhodes frozen dinner rolls as many as you want to make
- Flour for dusting
- A little olive oil optional, for brushing
Instructions
Thaw & Rise
- Place the frozen Rhodes rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.Rhodes frozen dinner rolls
- Cover lightly with plastic wrap sprayed with nonstick spray so it doesn’t stick.
- Let them thaw and rise at room temperature until doubled in size (about 3–5 hours).
Flatten into Discs
- Lightly flour your surface and rolling pin (or just use your hands).Flour
- Gently flatten each roll into a 4–5 inch round, about ¼ inch thick. Don’t press too hard—you want to keep a little puff potential for that pita pocket texture.
Preheat Air Fryer
- Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and let it preheat for about 3 minutes.
Air Fry
- Place 1–2 flattened rounds in the air fryer basket (don’t overcrowd).
- Air fry for 3–4 minutes, flip, then another 2–3 minutes until lightly golden and puffed.
- If you want them softer, air fry a minute less and cover them with a towel right after cooking to trap steam.
Optional Brushing
- Right after cooking, brush with olive oil or garlic butter for extra flavor.A little olive oil
Serve
- Slice in half for pockets, or keep whole for dipping with hummus, tzatziki, or spreads.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 84mg | Sugar: 4g
