Crunchy Pasta Chips Recipe: The Best Snack Recipe for the Air Fryer by Ann Marie Patitucci
Who would have thought that TikTok would influence pasta sales or inspire viral recipes? Well, we're certainly living in a digital world! This easy pasta chips recipe went viral, causing an increase in rigatoni pasta sales and inspiring countless videos and millions of views.
People just love the crunchy snack and the endless possibilities. Pasta chips can be seasoned however you like. This recipe is what I’d call an Italian-style recipe. You could go with a Mexican or southwest flavor by changing the spices. You could even make a sweet version of pasta chips by mixing the pasta with cinnamon and sugar! Just see what you have in your pantry and get creative.
This popular appetizer recipe is versatile as well as delicious! And we all know that air-fryer recipes are healthier, right? Serve these crunchy air-fryer pasta chips with warm marinara sauce.
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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 ounces pasta (rigatoni or fusilli are ideal)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
For Serving
- marinara sauce, warmed
Helpful Products
- Air Fryer
- Pasta Pots
- Salt and Pepper
- Tongs
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Grater
- Nonstick Cooking Spray
- Airtight Containers
- Turn these pasta chips into dessert by sprinkling them with cinnamon sugar.
- You can use whatever type of short pasta you like for this recipe. Bowties, penne, rigatoni, rotini and wagon wheels work well.
- Store the pasta chips in an airtight container on the counter.
Here's how to make it:
- Cook pasta to al dente in boiling, salted water. Drain and pat dry.
- Put the pasta into a large bowl. Add the olive oil, spices and cheese (hold off on salt for now!). Mix.
- Place pasta in air fryer, ensuring it all touches the tray (you might need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer).
- Cook pasta at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes, stopping halfway to shake air fryer basket.
- Remove pasta from air fryer and place in a serving bowl. Add salt, to taste. Serve with marinara sauce.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories: 144
Total Fat: 5.9g
Saturated Fat: 0.9g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 91mg
Total Carbohydrate: 19.7g
Dietary Fiber: 1.6g
Total Sugars: 0.5g
Protein: 4.5g
Vitamin D: 0mcg
Calcium: 95mg
Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 190mg
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