Description

Discover the crispiest and easiest way to enjoy pasta as a crunchy snack with this Air Fryer Pasta Chips recipe. Using simple ingredients like cooked pasta, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasonings, you can whip up a delicious appetizer or snack in just minutes. Perfectly golden and crispy, these pasta chips are ideal for dipping in marinara or ranch sauces and make for a fun twist on traditional snacks.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 cups cooked pasta (rigatoni, bowtie, or penne work best)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Seasonings

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional

Marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping

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Instructions

Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to allow it to reach the optimal temperature for crisping the pasta chips.
Prepare the Pasta Mixture: In a large bowl, toss the cooked and drained pasta with olive oil, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until the pasta is evenly coated with all the flavors.
Arrange in the Basket: Spread the seasoned pasta in a single layer inside the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and maximum crispiness.
Air Fry the Pasta: Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to promote uniform browning and crisping of the pasta pieces.
Cool and Serve: Remove the pasta chips from the air fryer and let them cool slightly. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces like marinara or ranch for an irresistible snack.

Notes

Ensure the pasta is fully cooled and dried before air frying to achieve the best crispiness.
For gluten-free options, substitute with gluten-free pasta varieties.
These pasta chips are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1-2 days.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 190
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 230mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 5mg