Description
Crispy and flavorful Pasta Chips made from cooked short pasta, seasoned with Italian herbs, garlic, and Parmesan, perfect as a snack or appetizer. These pasta chips can be air fried or oven baked for a quick and delicious treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 8 oz uncooked short pasta (farfalle, elbow noodles, penne, rigatoni, ziti, rotini)
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Pinch of red chili flakes (optional)
Other Ingredients
- Olive oil cooking spray (as needed for coating)
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta well.
- Coat Pasta: Add drained pasta to a large mixing bowl. Spray generously with olive oil cooking spray and toss to coat the pasta evenly.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle in grated Parmesan cheese, dried Italian seasoning, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes if using. Toss thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Prepare Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Arrange pasta in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring pieces do not overlap. Work in batches if necessary.
- Air Fry Pasta Chips: Cook pasta for 4 minutes at 400°F. Toss gently, then cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes until desired crispness is achieved. Repeat for remaining pasta.
- Prepare Oven (Alternative Method): Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Bake Pasta Chips: Spread seasoned pasta in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven.
- Serve: Enjoy the pasta chips warm with dips such as Zero Point Marinara Sauce, Homemade Skinny Alfredo Sauce, Cheese Dip, or Skinny Ranch Sauce.
Notes
- Use whole grain or gluten-free pasta to suit dietary needs.
- Make sure pasta pieces do not overlap in the air fryer or on the baking sheet to ensure even crisping.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more chili flakes for extra heat.
- These pasta chips make a quick appetizer, snack, or party dish and are a viral trend loved for their crispy texture.
- Store leftover chips in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
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
