Description
These crispy and flavorful Pasta Chips are a fun and delicious snack or appetizer that can be made using an air fryer or oven. Featuring short pasta like farfalle or penne tossed with Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and a pinch of chili flakes, they deliver a satisfying crunch and a savory kick. Perfect for serving with dipping sauces like marinara, Alfredo, cheese dip, or ranch, these pasta chips are quick to prepare and a viral sensation for good reason.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 oz uncooked short pasta (farfalle, elbow noodles, penne, rigatoni, ziti, rotini, or gluten-free pasta)
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Pinch of red chili flakes (optional)
- Olive oil cooking spray (as needed for coating)
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly.
- Toss with Seasonings: Transfer the drained pasta to a large mixing bowl. Spray generously with olive oil cooking spray and toss well to coat evenly. Add grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes if using. Toss until all seasonings are evenly distributed.
- Prepare Air Fryer or Oven: For air frying, preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. For oven, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange Pasta for Cooking: Spread the coated pasta evenly in a single layer on the air fryer basket or baking sheet, ensuring pieces do not overlap to allow crisping.
- Cook Pasta Chips: For air fryer, cook for 4 minutes at 400 degrees, then toss gently and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until desired crispness is reached. For oven, bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Repeat if Needed: Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the pasta chips in batches. Repeat the process until all pasta is cooked and crisp.
- Serve: Remove pasta chips from heat and serve immediately with dipping sauces such as Zero Point Marinara Sauce, Homemade Skinny Alfredo Sauce, Cheese Dip, or Skinny Ranch Sauce.
Notes
- Pasta choice affects nutrition and texture: whole grain, gluten-free, or Fiber Gourmet pasta are good alternatives.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket or baking sheet; cook in batches for best crispness.
- Adjust seasoning and chili flakes according to taste preference.
- The chips are best enjoyed fresh for maximum crunch.
- Use olive oil cooking spray generously to help the chips crisp up well.
- This recipe is popular on TikTok for its quick, easy, and flavorful results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 20 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
