Air Fryer Pasta Chips
Who knew pasta could become the ultimate crispy snack? Cook your favorite pasta shape, toss with oil and seasonings, then air fry until perfectly crunchy. These pasta chips are dangerously addictive and endlessly customizable. Serve with marinara, ranch, or your favorite dip!
Ingredients
- 8 oz bowtie pasta (or rigatoni)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- 1 Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- 2 Pat pasta completely dry with paper towels.
- 3 In a large bowl, toss pasta with olive oil until well coated.
- 4 Add Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, and salt, tossing to coat evenly.
- 5 Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- 6 Arrange pasta in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- 7 Air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- 8 Continue cooking until pasta is golden brown and crispy.
- 9 Let cool for 5 minutes to get extra crispy.
- 10 Serve warm with marinara sauce or your favorite dip.
Chef's Tips
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Make sure pasta is completely dry before air frying for maximum crispiness.
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Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket - cook in batches if needed.
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Different pasta shapes work differently: bowties and rigatoni work best.
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Try different seasonings like taco seasoning, ranch powder, or everything bagel seasoning.
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These are best eaten the same day, but can be stored in an airtight container for 1-2 days.
Nutrition Information
| Calories | 210kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7g |
| Carbohydrates | 28g |
| Fat | 8g |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Sugar | 1g |
| Sodium | 340mg |
*Nutrition values are approximate per serving and based on ingredients listed. Values may vary based on specific brands used.