Ingredients
Pasta (any short shape, e.g., rigatoni, farfalle, cavatappi, rotini, penne, regular wheat, whole wheat, chickpea, lentil, gluten free, or protein pasta)
Olive oil (or avocado oil, olive oil spray)
Seasoning mix (Italian seasoning, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper; variations: ranch powder, everything bagel seasoning, lemon pepper, taco seasoning)
Finely grated Parmesan cheese (or Romano, pecorino, or nutritional yeast for vegan)
Instructions
1-Boil the pasta: Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, then pat completely dry for maximum crispiness.
2-Preheat the air fryer: Set air fryer to 380°F and preheat for about 3 minutes.
3-Season the pasta: Toss dry pasta with olive oil (about 1 tablespoon per 8 ounces), chosen seasonings, and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan until evenly coated.
4-Air fry: Spread pasta in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd. Cook for 10 to 14 minutes, shaking at the 6-minute mark. Refer to the shape chart: rigatoni ~13 min, farfalle ~10 min, elbows/fusilli ~8-9 min.
5-Serve: Pasta chips are done when golden brown and firm. They crisp further as they cool. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately with marinara, pesto, ranch, or your favorite dip.
Last Step:
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💧 Pat the pasta completely dry before seasoning — any residual moisture will steam the pasta instead of crisping it.
🔄 Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to ensure even browning on all sides.
🌱 For a vegan version, omit the Parmesan and use nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Preheat time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 ounces
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 8mg