Crispy Golden Pasta Chips (Print)

Golden, crispy pasta bites seasoned with olive oil and Parmesan, perfect for snacking or dipping.

# What You'll 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

# Directions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until just al dente according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and pat dry with a clean towel to remove excess moisture.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper, tossing until evenly coated.
03 - Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the pasta mixture and toss again to distribute the cheese uniformly.
04 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) if necessary.
05 - Arrange the pasta in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed. Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the pasta chips are golden and crisp.
06 - Allow the pasta chips to cool slightly before serving. Pair with desired dips such as marinara or pesto.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You finally have a reason to use that air fryer sitting on your counter.
  • Crispy, salty, cheesy goodness in 25 minutes with ingredients you probably already have.
  • It's the kind of snack that feels indulgent but actually uses up leftovers.
02 -
  • Dry pasta thoroughly before seasoning—wet pasta steams instead of crisps, and you'll end up disappointed.
  • Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket, even if it means extra batches, because heat circulation is everything here.
  • The pasta continues crisping as it cools, so pull it out when it looks golden, not burnt.
03 -
  • Pat the cooked pasta completely dry—this is the single biggest difference between crispy and chewy.
  • Don't be afraid to shake the basket halfway through; it's the only way to get even crisping on all sides.
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