🍝 Air Fryer Pasta Chips (Crispy & Cheesy)
⭐ Ingredients
2 cups dry pasta (farfalle, rigatoni, penne, or rotini work best)
1½–2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp paprika (smoked or regular)
½ tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
¼ tsp black pepper
¼–½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for dairy-free)
Optional add-ins
Red pepper flakes (heat)
Ranch seasoning
Cajun seasoning
Lemon zest
Everything Bagel seasoning
🍳 Instructions
Cook the pasta
Boil pasta in well-salted water until just al dente.
Do not overcook—soft pasta won’t crisp.
Drain and let steam-dry for 3–5 minutes.
Season
Transfer pasta to a large bowl.
Toss with olive oil until evenly coated.
Add all seasonings and Parmesan. Mix well.
Air fry
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Place pasta in a single layer in the basket (cook in batches if needed).
Air fry for 8–12 minutes, shaking every 3–4 minutes.
Pasta should be golden brown and crispy.
Cool slightly
Let rest 2–3 minutes (they crisp more as they cool).
Serve
Enjoy plain or with a dip (see below 👇).
🥣 Dipping Sauce Ideas
Marinara
Garlic aioli
Pesto
Alfredo
Spicy mayo
Hummus
❓ Q & A – Air Fryer Pasta Chips
Q: Why aren’t my pasta chips crispy?
A:
Pasta may be overcooked
Too much oil
Basket overcrowded
Not air-fried long enough
👉 Use al dente pasta, cook in batches, and shake often.
Q: What’s the best pasta shape?
A:
Best: Farfalle, rigatoni, penne, rotini
Avoid: Spaghetti or thin noodles (burn easily)
Q: Can I make them without cheese?
A:
Yes! Use:
Nutritional yeast
Extra seasoning
Garlic + paprika combo
They’ll still be crunchy and flavorful.
Q: Can I bake these instead?
A:
Yes.
Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes
Flip halfway through
Q: Are pasta chips healthy?
A:
They’re a snack, not health food—but you can make them lighter by:
Using whole-wheat or chickpea pasta
Reducing oil
Skipping cheese
Q: How do I store leftovers?
A:
Store in an airtight container at room temp
Best eaten within 24–48 hours
Re-crisp in air fryer for 2–3 minutes
Q: Can I make them spicy?
A:
Absolutely 🌶️
Add:
Red pepper flakes
Cayenne
Chili oil
Buffalo seasoning.
