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Crispy pasta chips that are unbelievably easy, quick and so delicious! Ready in less than thirty minutes and made with just five ingredients, they are perfect for snacking or enjoying as an appetizer with some delicious dips.
Right in time after the super viral BAKED FETA PASTA, there is a new one we are all seeing overall. There must be a reason why everyone on the internet is making these crispy pasta chips. They are all over Instagram reels and all over Tik Tok and clearly the latest Italian food trend that everyone seems to be trying. My guess: its because they are unbelievably easy, made with just five ingredients, air-fried - so absolutely fuss free and SO fun to make. And extra adorable when you make them with farfalle - these cute bowties. I am so excited to share this recipe - also my first recipe on the blog where I am using an air fryer that's definitely inspired by watching countless Instagram reels on this recipe.
Making these pasta chips is incredibly easy: you start by boiling some pasta, then tossing it in some olive oil, adding spices & seasoning of your choice and simply air frying these for about 10-12 minutes and there you have it... super crispy pasta chips that are absolutely perfect to enjoy with some caramelized onion dip or some whipped feta. (Here is a list of all dips and sauces on the blog to pick from)
Ingredients for crunchy pasta chips
- Pasta: This recipe is very forgiving when it comes to what shape and size of pasta you should use. I loved using farfalle (adorable bowties) for this recipe, however you can pick any from penne, fusilli, macaroni or even shells - really just anything, thats not fettuccini or spaghetti.
- Spices & Seasoning: The most easy basic seasoning that I have seen in fellow videos is a mix of garlic powder, salt, pepper, pizza/ pasta seasoning (oregano + chilli flakes) and some paprika if you like. I have listed the variations at the bottom of the post, in case you would like to try those!
- Oil: Extra virgin olive oil is what I used for this recipe. I believe this would work with regular vegetable oil too.
- Parmesan Cheese: About 1/4 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese that adds so much flavor to the entire recipe.
How to make crispy pasta chips
- The first step is to boil some pasta. Make sure you add pasta to hot boiling water that has at least a teaspoon of salt. Once the pasta has boiled (al dente), transfer to a large dish/ flattish bowl and let the pasta dry for about a minute or two before you add oil.
2) Now add olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, parmesan cheese and toss until all pasta is mixed well in oil and spices.
3) Transfer to air fryer and cook for about 10 minutes at 200 degree celsius (400F).
Once those pasta chips are nice and crispy, transfer them to the bowl - they will get crispy as they sit for about 4-5 minutes - & serve with some homemade dips. Check out all dips here, and below are my favorite ones from the blog.
Dips to serve with pasta chips:
- Caramelized Onion Dip
- Whipped Feta Dip
- Homemade Cheddar Cheese Sauce
- Lemon Garlic Yogurt Dip
- Beetroot Hummus Dip
- Here is a list of all dips recipes on the blog
Tips to make the best pasta chips/ possible questions:
- How to make sure the pasta is well coated with seasonings? Once you boil the pasta, transfer those to a large bowl and make sure you let the pasta dry for about 4-5 minutes before you add the oil and the seasonings. They mix will stick well to the dry pasta and ensure crispy pasta once its cooked.
- How crispy are these pasta chips? Short answer: VERY. Long answer: They are super crisp and continue getting crunchier for about 4-5 minutes after they are done cooking/ frying in the air fryer.
- Variations? I am seeing variations on the internet, where regular spices are being swapped for Mexican spices and served with some salsa, or Cheetos flavoured or how about tossing them in Indian spices or curry powder - bizarre right?, but how normal is this pasta recipe already!!??
More delicious vegetarian appetizer recipes:
- Vegetable Nuggets
- Corn Fritters
- Pan Fried Gnocchi
- Sticky Sesame Cauliflower
- Vegan Potstickers
- Garlic Bread Cheese Toasts
- Check out all appetizer recipes here
If this pasta chips recipe is not for you... here are some delicious pasta recipes using pasta the way it should be used:
- Baked Feta Pasta (Tik Tok Viral Food Trend Recipe)
- Mascarpone Pasta Salad
- Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
- Brown Butter Garlic Noodles
- Penne Vodka Sauce Pasta
- Check out all pasta recipes here
Description
Crispy pasta chips that are unbelievably easy, quick and so delicious! Ready in less than thirty minutes and made with just five ingredients, they are perfect for snacking or enjoying as an appetizer with some delicious dips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz or approx. 230 grams pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- 4 tbsp or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 1 tsp pasta/ pizza seasoning (or a mix of oregano or chili flakes)
- 2 tsp paprika powder (optional)
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Boil the pasta as per package instructions in heavily salted boiling water. Cook until al dente and transfer to a large bowl. Let dry for about 4-5 minutes.
- Pre-heat/ Switch on the air fryer to 400F or 200 degree celsius.
- To the pasta, add olive oil, parmesan, salt, pepper, pasta/ pizza seasoning, garlic powder and mix until all pasta is well coated.
- Transfer to air fryer and cook for about 10-12 minutes tossing half way.
- Once they are nice and crispy, transfer to a bowl and let those chips get crunchier as they sit for 4-5 minutes. Serve with homemade onion dip or here is a list of all dips that you can try.
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