Description
Enjoy a crunchy and delicious snack with these Air Fryer Pasta Chips made with rigatoni noodles, olive oil, garlic, parmesan cheese, and simple seasonings. Perfectly golden, crispy, and loaded with flavor, they make for an irresistible appetizer or party treat.
Ingredients
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For the Pasta Chips
- 8 ounces rigatoni noodles, cooked al dente and drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Finishing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for air frying)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Cook the rigatoni noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
- Toss with Seasonings: Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper to the drained pasta. Toss until the noodles are evenly coated.
- Air Fry the Pasta: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over the pasta, then arrange the coated noodles in a single layer in the air fryer basket (cook in batches if needed).
- Cook Until Crispy: Air fry the pasta for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the noodles are golden brown and crispy.
- Add Parmesan and Serve: Transfer the hot pasta chips to a bowl and immediately sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese. Toss well to evenly coat. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches for maximum crispiness.
- Experiment with other pasta shapes for variety.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, like marinara or ranch.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of chili flakes while tossing with seasonings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 2 ounces pasta chips
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 7mg
