Crispy Golden Pasta Chips (Printer-friendly)

Golden, crispy pasta tossed with olive oil, Parmesan, and savory seasonings for a tasty snack.

# What You Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 9 oz short pasta (penne, rigatoni, or farfalle)

→ Seasonings

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
04 - 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
05 - 1/2 tsp paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Cheese

08 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

# Steps:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until just al dente. Drain thoroughly and pat dry with a clean towel to remove moisture.
02 - In a mixing bowl, toss the cooked pasta with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Incorporate the grated Parmesan cheese into the pasta mixture, tossing again to distribute evenly.
04 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F if required. Arrange pasta in a single layer inside the basket, working in batches if necessary.
05 - Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until pasta chips turn golden brown and crisp.
06 - Allow the pasta chips to cool slightly before serving. Pair with dips like marinara or pesto as desired.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • They're ready in under 30 minutes from pasta to crispy snack, no complicated techniques required.
  • You probably have everything in your kitchen already—this uses pantry staples you buy anyway.
  • They satisfy that craving for something crunchy and cheesy without any of the guilt that comes with deep-fried foods.
02 -
  • Moisture is your enemy—I learned this the hard way by watching a batch turn soggy instead of crispy; patting the pasta truly dry makes all the difference.
  • The magic happens in those last few minutes; they go from golden to burned quickly, so set a timer and check at 12 minutes, not 15.
03 -
  • Use the air fryer's preheat time to get your ingredients ready—this whole recipe moves fast once you start, so prep everything first to avoid scrambling.
  • If your air fryer runs hot, start checking at 10 minutes; every machine is different, and burnt pasta chips are disappointing, but slightly underdone ones can always go back for another minute.
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