LIFESTYLE NEWS - These easy, no-yeast air fryer flatbread pitas are a game-changer for anyone craving a delicious Greek pocketless flatbread.
With a soft, fluffy texture and just the right amount of chew, they’re ideal for making Gyros or wrapping around juicy lamb or chicken kebabs.
The best part? No yeast means no waiting around for dough to rise, so you can enjoy fresh, homemade flatbreads without the fuss.
Baking these pitas in an air fryer gives them a perfectly golden exterior while keeping the inside soft and tender.
The convenience of an air fryer also means less mess and faster cooking, making it a great option for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings.
Serve them warm, straight out of the fryer, for the best experience. Recipe compliments of Instant Pot.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup water
- ¾ cup full-fat or low-fat plain or Greek yoghurt
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Method
- Mix the flour, salt and baking powder in a bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add the water, yoghurt, and olive oil and mix until the mixture forms a scraggy dough.
- Tip this out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes until the dough is smooth, soft, and springy to the touch.
- Cut the dough into 8 pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Place the balls. Onto a floured tray and cover with a towel. All to rest for 20 – 30 minutes.
- When ready to make the pita, preheat your air fryer to 200°C.
- Dust a surface with flour and roll out the pita to large, even discs.
- Place each piece of rolled dough in the preheated Air Fryer basket and cook until puffed up and starting to take on colour, about 3 – 4 minutes.
- Once they have puffed up, remove with tongs and add the next one.
- Keep the pitas warm by placing them in a thick tea towel.
Notes: Serve with tzatziki, red onion and tomato salad, other leaves and grilled chicken or meat.
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