Description
These Pasta Chips are a crispy and flavorful snack made from cooked pasta seasoned with Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs, air-fried or baked until perfectly crunchy. Enjoy them with your favorite dipping sauce for a fun and satisfying treat!
Ingredients
Scale
Crispy Pasta Chips:
- 8 ounces cooked pasta (rigatoni, farfalle, or penne)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- optional: red pepper flakes
Dipping Sauce:
- (like marinara or ranch)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F or oven to 425°F.
- Cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool slightly.
- In a bowl, toss the pasta with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- For air fryer: Place the pasta in a single layer in the basket and air fry for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crispy.
- For oven: Spread the pasta on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 18–22 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until crisp.
- Let cool slightly before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Make sure the pasta is well-drained and cooled before seasoning to avoid sogginess.
- You can use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Great for snacking, game day, or a fun appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes (air fryer) or 22 minutes (oven)
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Fryer or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
