Air Fryer Pasta Chips: Quick Snack Recipe

These air fryer pasta chips are a fun and creative way to enjoy pasta in a whole new form. Flavored with a mixture of seasonings and Parmesan cheese, these chips are incredibly addictive and make for an excellent snack or appetizer.

The air fryer gives them the perfect amount of crunch, while the seasonings and Parmesan add just the right amount of savory goodness. Once you try them and see the happy smiles on your loved ones’ faces, you’ll wonder why you didn’t make them sooner!

What Makes Air Fryer Pasta Chips So Great?

If you’re still looking for more reasons to start making air fryer pasta chips right away, let me convince you!

• Easy and quick to make: These chips require minimal ingredients and take less than 30 minutes to make. Plus, the air fryer will get rid of the need to constantly watch over them.
• Ideal for snacking or as an appetizer: The chips are easy to grab and munch on and taste so good that everyone will love them!
• Go well with an array of dipping sauces: From the classic ketchup or marinara to spicy sriracha, these pasta chips taste phenomenal with literally any type of dipping sauce.
• Customizable seasonings: You can make them as spicy or as mild as you prefer. Don’t hesitate to experiment with different flavor combinations to find your perfect match!
• Healthier alternative to traditional chips: Let’s be honest, chips aren’t the healthiest snacks. By utilizing an air fryer instead of deep-frying, these pasta chips offer you much healthier and less oily treats.

Tools

First, you’ll, of course, need an air fryer. In addition, some simple kitchen tools are necessary to help you cook and season the pasta.

• Air fryer: The handy kitchen device that helps you fry crispy pasta chips without using much oil. If you haven’t bought an air fryer yet, I recommend the Pro II from COSORI.
• Bowl: Make sure that the bowl is large so that you can mix the pasta with the seasonings without spilling them.
• Spatula: For stirring the pasta.
• Pot: For cooking the pasta.
• Sieve: For draining the pasta after cooking.
• Ladle: For transferring the pasta. 

Ingredients

Pasta, cheese, and a couple of spices are all you need to make this snack. As mentioned above, the recipe is highly customizable, so feel free to add your personal touch to the ingredients.

• Farfalle pasta: Or any other type of pasta that you like.
• Olive oil: Helps the spices stick to the pasta better. Just a little is enough.
• Parmesan cheese: The best cheese for this recipe. You can add more if you want a “cheesier” treat.
• Spices: Garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
• Italian seasoning: If you don’t have it at home, you can make your own version by mixing dried oregano, rosemary, and thyme.

Directions

Finally, let’s start cooking! Trust me. You’ll be pleasantly surprised when you know how easy it is to whip up these delectable pasta chips.

Step 1: Cook The Pasta

Bring a pot of water to a boil. When the water comes to a rapid simmer, season with a little salt. Then, add the farfalle pasta and cook for 8 minutes over medium heat.

Gently stir the pasta from time to time. Cook the pasta al dente, then drain them using a sieve. Transfer the pasta to a large bowl.

Allow the pasta to cool for about 2 minutes.

Step 2: Season The Pasta

Season the pasta with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1.8 ounces of grated Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon of onion powder. Stir well using a spatula.

Step 3: Air-Fry The Pasta

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for 5 minutes. Spread the seasoned pasta evenly in the air fryer basket.

Air fry the pasta for 5 minutes at 400 degrees F.

After the 5-minute mark, use tongs or a spatula to flip the pasta.

Continue to cook the pasta for another 2 minutes until it’s golden brown and crispy.

Step 4: Enjoy!

Remove the pasta chips from the air fryer basket. Enjoy them with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.

Tips And Tricks

I believe that the recipe is so easy that you’ll be able to make it without any problem. That said, here are a few more helpful tips to take your snack game to the next level.

• Store the leftover chips in an airtight container to keep them crispy. They’ll last for about 3 days when stored in a fridge.
• Besides ketchup, I recommend serving your pasta chips with marinara sauce.
• If you’re a fan of cheese, feel free to sprinkle the chips with extra grated Parmesan.
• On the other hand, you can cut down on the cheese or omit it entirely if you want a less calorie-dense dish.
• The pasta will cook more evenly if they’re relatively similar in size.
• Rotini, rigatoni, penne, and fusilli are all great choices for making pasta chips. Avoid using long pasta (tagliatelle, capellini, and so on).

Experience A New Way To Enjoy Pasta

Pasta is a dish that everyone adores, and with today’s recipe, you now have a brand new way to enjoy this classic treat. Crunchy and packed with flavors, these pasta chips are sure to be a big hit whether you serve them as a snack or appetizer.

What are your go-to dips for air fryer pasta chips? I’d love to read your answers in the comment section! In addition, if you find today’s recipe delicious, don’t hesitate to like and spread this post to more people by clicking the share button. Thank you very much!