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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer

    Easy Air Fryer Pasta Chips

    Published: Sep 30, 2022 · Modified: Mar 11, 2023 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · Leave a Comment

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    Crunchy air fryer pasta chips are the brand new snack on the block!

    Flavoured with parmesan, garlic, and herbs, the pasta crisps are moreish, addictive, and perfect with dips such as red pepper hummus and sour cream & chive!

    Pasta chips on a plate with salsa sip.

    Make a batch of these easy pasta chips in your air fryer and I guarantee they will become your new favourite snack!

    Best of all, air frying pasta chips rather than traditional deep frying equals far fewer calories and fat, so they're a much healthier option too!

    Check out my eBook⭐Easy Air Fryer Recipes⭐ which includes 20 straightforward and easy-to-follow recipes for your air fryer. You'll be a pro at air fryer cooking in no time! Don't miss out, get your copy today!

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    • ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
    • 🛒 Ingredient notes
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • What is an air fryer?
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Expert tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ Frequently asked questions
    • 😋 More air fryer recipes
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    ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!

    • Healthier snack.
    • Lots of delicious flavour combinations.
    • A great way to use up leftover cooked pasta.
    • Another easy air fryer recipe!

    🛒 Ingredient notes

    Ingredients for pasta chips.

    Pasta - use short pasta shapes such as rigatoni, penne, farfalle or fusili. Long pasta won't work in this recipe. The pasta will need to be cooked to al dente.

    Olive Oil - one tablespoon is needed to coat the pasta, which is a lot less than deep frying.

    Parmesan - finely grated. Or use a vegetarian-friendly hard cheese.

    Seasonings - garlic powder, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Salt and pepper are added at the end of air frying.

    🥄 Equipment

    Which air fryer? I use the Ninja Foodi 5.8 litre Grill and Air Fryer with 4 customisable cooking functions including air fry, roast, bake, and dehydrate!

    What is an air fryer?

    Air fryers are small(ish) kitchen appliances that operate like a convection oven—except in a smaller, more concentrated space.

    The air is circulated at a high temperature and evenly around the food, which makes the food cook more quickly than in a conventional oven and helps give foods a crispy coating without the need for lots of oil and fat.

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta to al dente. This usually means 1-2 minutes less than the specified cooking time on the packet. Drain, rinse under cold water, and pat dry.

    Two: Place the cooked pasta in a large bowl and mix in the grated parmesan, garlic powder, dried oregano, and dried thyme.

    Three: Air fry at 200c (400F) for 10 minutes until golden and crispy, making sure the pasta chips are in one single layer in the air fryer basket. Shake halfway through cooking to make sure all sides are equally golden and crunchy. Remove the pasta to a plate lined with a paper towel to get rid of any excess oil.

    Four: Season with salt and pepper before serving.

    Step by step photo instructions for making air fryer pasta chips.

    💭 Expert tips

    • To ensure the pasta doesn't stick to the air fryer basket, give the base a quick spray of light cooking oil before using.
    • Spread the pasta shapes out so that they are in one layer. You want the air to be able to circulate around each chip. You may need to air fry them in several batches, depending on the size of your air fryer basket.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    Serve the pasta chips as a snack with your favourite dips. Moroccan hummus, whipped feta dip, air fryer baked camembert, and creamy garlic & herb are favourites with my kids. Salsa is nice too.

    A plate of oasta chips.

    📖 Variations

    Try different seasonings! Here are a few ideas;

    • Smoked Paprika
    • Chilli Powder
    • Sea Salt and Vinegar
    • Italian Herb Seasoning
    • Cinnamon Sugar
    • Gruyere or fontina cheese.
    • Skip the cheese to cut the calories.

    🥡 Storage

    Store: Place leftover pasta chips in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

    Reheat: Air fry the pasta chips for 2 minutes at 200 degrees C in a preheated air fryer. They can also be eaten cold or at room temperature.

    Freeze: Not suitable for home freezing.

    Pasta chips in an air fryer basket.

    ❓ Frequently asked questions

    Can I cook the pasta chips in the oven?

    You can but they will not turn out quite as crispy. You will also need to increase the oil to 2 tablespoons.

    Are they hard to bite into like raw pasta?

    No, because the pasta is cooked first and then fried in the air fryer. The texture is somewhere between crispy and chewy!

    Can I use gluten-free pasta?

    Yes! Just cook it to al dente as you would with normal pasta.

    😋 More air fryer recipes

    • Air Fryer French Toast
    • Air Fryer Sausages
    • Air Fryer Tofu
    • Air Fryer Roast Potatoes
    • Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
    Air fryer pasta chips on a plate with salsa dip.

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    Recipe

    Air fryer pasta chips with Parmesan.
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    Easy Air Fryer Pasta Chips

    Crunchy air fryer pasta chips flavoured with Parmesan, garlic, and herbs!
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine British
    Keyword air fryer pasta chips, pasta chips air fryer
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 18 minutes
    Total Time 23 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 123kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    • Cheese Grater
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Pasta Pan
    • Mixing Bowl

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 200 g Rigatoni or other short pasta such as penne
    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 2 tablespoon Grated Parmesan
    • ½ teaspoon Oregano
    • ½ teaspoon Thyme
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Pepper

    Instructions

    • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta to al dente. This usually means 1-2 minutes less than the specified cooking time on the packet. Drain, rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
      200 g Rigatoni
    • Place the cooked pasta in a large bowl and mix in the grated parmesan, garlic powder, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Preheat the air fryer.
      1 tablespoon Olive Oil, 2 tablespoon Grated Parmesan, ½ teaspoon Oregano, ½ teaspoon Thyme, ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • Air fry at 200c (400F) for 10 minutes until golden and crispy, making sure the pasta chips are in one single layer in the air fryer basket. Shake halfway through cooking to make sure all sides are equally golden and crunchy. Remove the pasta to a plate lined with a paper towel to get rid of any excess oil.
    • Season with salt and pepper before serving.
      ½ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Pepper

    Notes

    Expert Tips:
    • To ensure the pasta doesn't stick to the air fryer basket, give the base a quick spray of light cooking oil before using.
    • Spread the pasta shapes out so that they are in one layer. You want the air to be able to circulate around each chip. You may need to air fry them in several batches, depending on the size of your air fryer basket.
     
    Variations:
    Try different seasonings
    • Smoked Paprika
    • Chilli Powder
    • Sea Salt and Vinegar
    • Italian Herb Seasoning
    • Cinnamon Sugar
    • Try gruyere or fontina cheese.
    • Skip the cheese to cut the calories.
     
    Storage:
    Store: Place leftover pasta chips in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
    Reheat: Air fry the pasta chips for 2 minutes at 200 degrees C in a preheated air fryer. They can also be eaten at room temperature.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Air Fryer Pasta Chips
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    123
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    5
    g
    8
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    2
    mg
    1
    %
    Sodium
     
    335
    mg
    15
    %
    Potassium
     
    38
    mg
    1
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    16
    g
    5
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    0.3
    g
    0
    %
    Protein
     
    4
    g
    8
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    38
    IU
    1
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    0.4
    mg
    0
    %
    Calcium
     
    32
    mg
    3
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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