Description
Learn how to make crispy Air Fryer Pasta Chips, a delicious snack or appetizer that’s easy to prepare and perfect for dipping. These pasta chips are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and Parmesan cheese, then air-fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 oz cooked pasta (such as rigatoni or bowtie)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Seasonings:
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional for Serving:
- Marinara or ranch for dipping
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let it cool slightly.
- Season the Pasta: In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese until evenly coated.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Air Fry: Place the seasoned pasta in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the pasta is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Be sure the pasta is fully cooled and dry before air frying for the crispiest result.
- Try other seasonings like ranch powder, Italian herbs, or chili flakes for different flavor variations.
- Works best with short, sturdy pasta shapes like rigatoni or bowtie pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
