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Air Fryer Pasta Chips Recipe. Crispy and Crunchy

February 20, 2022 by Irina 11 Comments

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I made the internet-famous air fryer pasta chips and they are my new favorite snack! I served them at my Superbowl party and they were the talk of the game. They disappeared way before potato chips, Dorritos, or other appetizers. So easy and cheap to make, yet perfectly crispy and crunchy with a delicious "million dollars" experience.

This Air fryer pasta chips recipe is beyond versatile and goes great with various dipping sauces. May I recommend this delicious homemade Chipotle dipping sauce? It is creamy, and garlicky, has a good amount of chipotle heat, and goes great with any side, like Air fryer French fries and Homemade Crispy Chicken Nuggets.

Air fryer crispy pasta chips recipe
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How to make Air Fryer Pasta Chips

  • For this delicious fried pasta snack, boil your favorite pasta to al dente, as you would normally do. I used Barilla Rigatoni pasta for this recipe and I cooked it for 12 minutes to Al dente.
  • Drain pasta and place it into a mixing bowl.
  • Now it's time to add flavor to your noodles and season your pasta. I seasoned mine with garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, and a tablespoon of oil.
  • Give the noodles a good stir to ensure they are fully covered in oil and spices.
  • Finally, place the noodles in the air fryer basket (or tray) and spread them out into an even layer.
  • Cook at 390 degrees F (198C) on Airfry setting for 6 minutes. Open the air fryer, give noodles a good mix, stir or shake and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until pasta chips are golden and crispy.
  • Enjoy the crispy air-fried noodles with homemade chipotle dipping sauce or a favorite sauce of your choice.
Crispy Air fryer pasta chips recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked pasta of choice. I used Barilla Rigatone.
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
  • ½ Teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
How to make crispy pasta chips in the air fryer

Directions

  • Cook your pasta according to package instructions. I cooked mine for 12 minutes for an authentic "al dente" pasta.
  • Drain and transfer to a large bowl
  • Add olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to taste, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese.
  • Stir until well combined.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 390F/198C for 2 minutes
  • Add pasta to air fryer basket/tray. Spread them out into an even layer.
  • Cook at 390 degrees F on Airfry setting for 6 minutes.
  • Open the air fryer, give noodles a good mix, stir or shake and cook for an additional 1-3 minutes until pasta chips are golden and crispy.
  • Enjoy the crispy air-fried noodles with homemade chipotle dipping sauce, Copycat Chick Fil-A Sauce, or a sauce of your choice.
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Tips for the Best Crispy Pasta Chips

Cook Pasta: Cook your pasta al dente (firm to bite), according to the instructions on the package. Keep in mind that after you take it out of the pot, then season it, it will continue to cook in the air fryer.

Size matters: Make sure your pasta is all the same size; the pieces aren't too large or thick so they can cook evenly and be nice and crunchy.

Do not use crumbled bits or broken pieces

Pasta shape: I love that pasta shape options are basically endless for the air-fried pasta chips. From rotini to penne, farfalle to rigatone. You can even cut up some lasagna sheets into triangles and give that a go. Just make sure it is not too small and is easy to grab and dip.

Flavor variations: Lightly toss the cooked pasta in herbs and spices of your choice before they hit the fryer - an easy yet incredibly satisfying upgrade!

Help! My Air Fryer Pasta Chips are too hard!

Air-fried pasta chips are a delightfully crunchy snack, but there's always the risk that they might turn out too hard. The amount of time you let them fry will determine how crunchy or hard they become - so it's your choice. Too soon and you might end up with chewier than desired chips, too late and you'll be left crunching on concrete. Keep an eye on pasta while air frying to ensure you don't end up with a dried-up disappointment!

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Air fryer crispy pasta chips recipe

Air Fryer Pasta Chips Recipe. Crispy and Crunchy

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I made the internet-famous air fryer pasta chips and they are my new favorite snack. I served them at my Superbowl party and they were the talk of the game and were gone way before potato chips, Dorritos or other appetizers. So easy and cheap to make, yet perfectly crispy and crunchy and delicious experience.
This Air fryer pasta chips recipe is beyond versatile and goes great with various dipping sauces. May I recommend this delicious homemade Chipotle dipping sauce? It is creamy, garlicky, has a good amount of chipotle heat, and goes great with any sides, like Air fryer French fries. In this case, it went delish with pasta chips.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Additional Time 12 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 111 kcal

Equipment

  • Ninja Foodi Air Fryer 6-in1

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked pasta of choice. I used Barilla Rigatone.
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
  • ½ Teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ Teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook your pasta according to package instructions. I cooked mine for 12 minutes for an authentic "al dente" pasta.
  • Drain and transfer to a large bowl
  • Add olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to taste, Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese.
  • Stir until well combined.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 390F/198C for 2 minutes
  • Add pasta to air fryer basket/tray. Spread them out into an even layer.
  • Cook at 390 degrees F on Airfry setting for 6 minutes.
  • Open the air fryer, give noodles a good mix, stir or shake and cook for an additional 1-3 minutes until pasta chips are golden and crispy.
  • Enjoy the crispy air-fried noodles with homemade chipotle dipping sauce or a favorite sauce of your choice.

Notes

TIPS FOR THE BEST CRISPY PASTA CHIPS

Cook Pasta: Cook your pasta al dente (firm to bite), according to the instructions on the package. Keep in mind that after you take it out of the pot, then season it, it will continue to cook in the air fryer.
Size matters: Make sure your pasta is all the same size; the pieces aren't too large or thick so they can cook evenly and be nice and crunchy.
Do not use crumbled bits or broken pieces
Pasta shape: I love that pasta shape options are basically endless for the air-fried pasta chips. From rotini to penne, farfalle to rigatone. You can even cut up some lasagna sheets into triangles and give that a go. Just make sure it is not too small and is easy to grab and dip.
Flavor variations: Lightly toss the cooked pasta in herbs and spices of your choice before they hit the fryer - an easy yet incredibly satisfying upgrade!

HELP! MY AIR FRYER PASTA CHIPS ARE TOO HARD!

Air-fried pasta chips are a delightfully crunchy snack, but there's always the risk that they might turn out too hard. The amount of time you let them fry will determine how crunchy or hard they become - so it's your choice. Too soon and you might end up with chewier than desired chips, too late and you'll be left crunching on concrete. Keep an eye on pasta while air frying to ensure you don't end up with a dried-up disappointment!

Nutrition

Serving: 50gCalories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 156mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 73IUVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 0.4mg
Nutrition Disclaimer Nutritional information is an estimate and may change based on products used.
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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Kristin

    February 20, 2022 at 2:16 pm

    Wow these came out so crunchy. Kids loved them

    Reply
    • Irina

      February 24, 2022 at 5:15 pm

      Yum! Glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  2. Diane

    March 02, 2022 at 12:40 am

    In the introductory text, you specify "1 teaspoon Italian seasoning". Then in the Ingredients list within the recipe box, you write "1/2 Italian seasoning". Which is it - 1 teaspoon or 1/2 (what)?

    Reply
  3. Peggy

    April 12, 2022 at 3:40 pm

    How long would you cook these in a regular oven for? And at what temp?

    Reply
  4. Jess Persons

    May 05, 2022 at 11:16 am

    Hi! Love the recipe! Just wondering about the Parmesan cheese. Do you use the kind that comes in a shaker(Kraft) or pre-shredded?? Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Irina

      May 09, 2022 at 12:26 pm

      Hi Jess. I used the Grated or shredded Parmesan which I already purchased in the container. Made by Digiorno. It is similar to Kraft shaker. You can also use freshly shredded.

      Reply
  5. Susan Shettles

    October 02, 2022 at 12:43 pm

    How do you store them?

    Reply
    • Irina

      October 02, 2022 at 7:14 pm

      Store air-fried pasta chips for up to three days in an air-tight container on the countertop. Reheat for a minute or two

      Reply
  6. Priya

    November 23, 2022 at 8:20 pm

    Mine turned out very dry and hard to chew, what can i do to fix it next time?

    Reply
    • Irina

      November 27, 2022 at 8:24 pm

      Hello. I'm not sure what went wrong. I suggest adjusting the time and temp and recording at what temp worked best for you

      Reply
  7. Kim

    January 31, 2023 at 6:52 pm

    Yes, the texture of mine was pretty bad, too. Crunchy yet leathery.

    Reply

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