Air Fryer Za’atar Manakish

Ingredients

• 2 pita / Arabic bread
• 2 tbsp za’atar
• Grated cheese, for a cheese version (optional)
• 1 tomato, sliced, to serve (optional)
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Steps

1. Stir the za'atar and olive oil together in a small bowl until you have a loose, spreadable paste — not so wet that it will soak straight through the bread.
2. Lay the pita or Arabic bread out flat on your work surface.
3. Spread the za'atar paste over the bread right to the edges, so the edges crisp evenly instead of staying pale and soft.
4. If making a cheese version, scatter the grated cheese over one of the breads now.
5. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C.
6. Place the bread in the basket, in a single layer if your basket allows, or in batches if not.
7. Air fry for 4 minutes, then check — the edges should be starting to look toasted and any cheese should just be softening.
8. Continue for up to 1 more minute (5 minutes total), until the edges are lightly toasted and any cheese is bubbling and just starting to brown.
9. Remove from the basket and top with sliced tomato just before serving, so it stays fresh instead of steaming the bread.

Tip: Half za’atar, half cheese on one bread is the classic bakery “mix”.

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Nutrition (per serving)

Estimated from standard ingredient data — actual values vary by brand and exact quantities used.

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