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Pasta chips are all the rage on TikTok, and I had to try them to see how delicious they are!
And, since I’m posting them here on the blog, I can assure you they are 100% delicious!
I opted to season mine with garlic powder, crushed red pepper, and Italian seasoning. And since I was keeping with the traditional Italian pasta flavors, I served it alongside warm marinara sauce for dipping!
After the pasta comes out of the
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Ingredients for air fryer pasta chips
- Bowtie pasta – I love bowtie shaped for these chips as they cook up crunchy.
- Olive oil – This helps bring flavor and toast up the pasta.
- Parmesan cheese – A salty topping that pairs perfectly with our other spices.
- Italian seasoning – Just a touch for added Italian flavor.
- Garlic powder – I love garlic for the little zip it brings.
- Crushed red pepper – For a hit of spicy heat!
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What are pasta chips?
Pasta chips are a simple snack that involves frying or baking cooked pasta until crispy and lightly browned.
Traditionally, I have seen pasta chips made by lightly frying them in oil on the stovetop.
However, I didn’t feel like frying or heating oil for this version. So, instead, I opted to bust out the
I have used my
How do I make air fryer pasta chips?
- Cook your pasta in salted boiling water just until al dente.
- Drain and pour into a large bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and add seasonings.
- Toss to combine.
- Cook in batches in an
air fryer until crispy. - Serve with your dip of choice.
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Flavoring air fryer pasta chips
I knew I wanted to serve my pasta chips with marinara sauce, so I opted to keep the flavor on the pasta chips, more traditional Italian.
I used Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning blend, crushed red pepper, and garlic powder.
If that is not the flavor you’re looking for in a snack, here are a few more fun ideas:
- Garlic powder and lemon pepper.
- Chili powder, cayenne pepper, and a dash of cumin.
- Ranch powder.
- Smoked paprika and garlic powder.
Like a lot of flavors but not craving pasta chips? Try these homemade Dot’s pretzels for a fun twist on snacking!
More party snack foods
- Sweet Chili Chicken Nachos
- Creamy Bacon Jalapeno Corn Dip
- Ultimate Italian Antipasto Platter
- Garlic Herb Roasted Olives
Air Fryer Pasta Chips
Ingredients
- 1 pound bowtie pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add pasta and cook according to box directions until al dente.
- Drain pasta and add to a large mixing bowl.
- Add olive oil to pasta and toss.
- Add in grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper.
- Toss to combine.
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Add pasta to preheated air fryer, covering the bottom of the basket and not overlapping in the basket.
- Cook for 4 minutes on 400 degrees F.
- Toss and cook for another 4-5 minutes at 400 degrees F. until you have reached your desired crispness.
- Continue until all pasta chips have been made.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
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