Description
This air fryer pasta chips recipe transforms cooked pasta into a crispy, flavorful snack that’s perfect for parties or a quick appetizer. Tossed with olive oil, Parmesan, and a blend of seasonings, these chips offer a satisfying crunch and a deliciously savory taste, ready in just over 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 8 oz cooked pasta (penne or bowtie works best)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: marinara or ranch for dipping
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta until al dente following package instructions, then drain and pat dry thoroughly using paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Toss with Seasonings: In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and Parmesan cheese, tossing until evenly coated.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to preheat fully before cooking.
- Arrange Pasta: Place the seasoned pasta in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. If needed, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Air Fry: Cook for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even crisping, until the pasta chips are golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pasta chips cool slightly and serve with your favorite dipping sauce such as marinara or ranch.
Notes
- Make sure to dry the pasta thoroughly before air frying to achieve the best crispiness.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
- These pasta chips make a great party snack or appetizer, perfect for dipping and sharing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 batch
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
