Crispy golden pasta chips (Printer View)

Golden, crispy pasta snacks with Parmesan and Italian seasonings, perfect for dipping or snacking.

# 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

# Method:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're shockingly crispy and addictive, nothing like eating plain pasta, and way easier to make than you'd think.
  • One batch feeds a crowd at a dinner party, or becomes your secret snack you pretend doesn't exist while everyone's asleep.
02 -
  • Drying the pasta after boiling makes the difference between crispy chips and disappointing chewy pasta—don't skip this step, even though it feels tedious.
  • Air fryer temperatures and cook times vary wildly between brands, so start checking at 12 minutes and trust your eyes and ears more than the timer.
03 -
  • Use shapes with texture and crevices like penne or farfalle rather than smooth tubes, since they grab onto seasonings and crisp more evenly.
  • Don't skip the halfway shake—it's what turns these from okay to undeniably crispy, and it only takes five seconds.
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