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Joe Rooney

Air Fryer Pasta Chips Recipe Easy Crispy and Delicious

Enjoy a crunchy and flavorful snack with these air fryer pasta chips made from rigatoni noodles. This easy recipe uses an air fryer to transform cooked pasta into crispy bites, infused with garlic and topped with parmesan cheese for a tasty appetizer everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces rigatoni noodles, cooked al dente and drained
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated

Method
 

  1. Set your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to warm up.
  2. Place the cooked rigatoni in a large bowl and dribble with a tablespoon of olive oil, mixing gently to cover all pieces.
  3. Arrange the pasta in one layer inside the air fryer basket or rack.
  4. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes until the pasta chips turn golden and crispy.
  5. Move the crispy pasta chips to another bowl.
  6. In a small bowl, stir together the remaining olive oil with garlic, salt, and pepper.
  7. Pour the flavored oil over the pasta chips and toss everything to combine evenly.
  8. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese generously on top and serve with your preferred dipping sauce such as marinara or garlic sauce.

Notes

  • These pasta chips are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Try different cheeses or seasoning blends for variety.