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Pasta Chips (Viral TikTok Recipe)

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Erin Lynch

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April 15, 2025

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Pasta Chips are the latest TikTok food trend. Made with cooked pasta that’s coated with parmesan, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Then air fried (or baked in the oven) until crispy, crunchy & delicious!

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Table of Contents

  • Ingredients needed
  • Seasoning ideas
  • What’s the best shape pasta to use?
  • How to make air fryer pasta chips
  • How to make baked pasta chips
  • Recipe tips
  • Recipe FAQs
  • Dipping sauce ideas
  • Full Recipe

Pasta chips are made with simple ingredients. And you may have them on hand already!

Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce like marinara sauce or vodka sauce for a fun & easy appetizer or snack!

Ingredients needed

  • Bowtie pasta (or other favorite pasta – see below for suggestions) 
  • Olive oil
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Garlic powder & Italian seasoning – Or, see more ideas below!
  • Salt

Seasoning ideas

Swap out the garlic powder and Italian seasoning for one of these favorites:

  • Everything Bagel Seasoning – Try it with Smoked Salmon Dip
  • Cajun Seasoning – Perfect with a side of Chipotle Crema
  • Taco Seasoning – Great with Cilantro Lime Crema
  • Chili Seasoning – Yummy with Cheese Sauce
  • Cumin
  • Onion Powder
Farfalle pasta in glass bowl.

What’s the best shape pasta to use?

Larger sized pasta shapes are best for this recipe, so that they’re easy to grab & dip, like a chip.

Here are some great options:

  • Farfalle
  • Rigatoni
  • Penne
  • Fusilli
  • Cavatappi

How to make air fryer pasta chips

  1. Boil pasta in salted water to just shy of al dente, about 8 minutes.
  2. Drain.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F(200 degrees C).
  4. Coat pasta with oil, parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
  5. Cook 6 minutes, tossing every 2 minutes to prevent sticking. Work in batches to avoid overlapping.
  6. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and repeat with remaining pasta. 
  7. Enjoy!
Uncooked pasta chips in air fryer basket.
Crispy pasta chips in air fryer basket after cooking.

How to make baked pasta chips

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F(200 degrees C).
  2. Boil pasta in salted water to just shy of al dente, about 8 minutes.
  3. Drain.
  4. Coat pasta with oil, parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
  5. Arrange on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden brown. 
  7. Enjoy!
Overhead close up of pasta chips sprinkled with parmesan.

Recipe tips

  • Don’t overcook the pasta. Cook to shy of al dente because the pasta will continue to cook in the air fryer or oven.
  • Work in batches. If air frying, work in batches to avoid overlapping the chips. This ensures even cooking.
  • Shake the air fryer basket. Toss the chips every 2 minutes to avoid the chips sticking together.
  • Allow to cool. The chips will continue to crisp as they cool.
Overhead close up of pasta chips sprinkled with parmesan.

Recipe FAQs

Are pasta chips good?

They are delicious! Crispy, crunchy and so flavorful with a coating of parmesan and Italian seasonings!

Are pasta chips good for you?

Pasta chips are healthier than regular potato chips because they are air fried or baked, rather than deep fried.

Can I use gluten free pasta?

Yes! You can use gluten free pasta for pasta chips.

Dipping sauce ideas

  • Marinara Sauce
  • Vodka Sauce
  • Buffalo Wing Sauce
  • BBQ Sauce
  • Honey Mustard
  • Magic Dipping Sauce
  • Ranch Dressing 
  • Blue Cheese Dressing
  • Cheddar Mustard Sauce
  • Cilantro Lime Crema
  • Chipotle Crema
  • White BBQ Sauce
Pasta chips on plate with small bowl of dipping sauce.

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Pasta Chips

Pasta Chips are the latest TikTok food trend. Made with cooked pasta that's coated with parmesan, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Then air fried (or baked in the oven) until crispy, crunchy & delicious!
5 from 9 votes
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Serves 6 people
Created by Platings and Pairings
Prep Time: 6 minutes mins
Cook Time: 14 minutes mins
Total Time: 20 minutes mins

Equipment

  • Air Fryer (optional)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pasta (farfalle, ½ of a 1 lb. package (or other favorite pasta))
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Air Fryer

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta just shy of al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees (200 degrees C).
  • Transfer the pasta to a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle on parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt. Toss to coat.
  • Working in batches, place pasta in air fryer in a single layer and cook 6 minutes, tossing every 2 minutes to prevent sticking.
  • Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and repeat with remaining pasta.

Oven

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta just shy of al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees (200 degrees C).
  • Transfer the pasta to a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle on parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt. Toss to coat.
  • Arrange on a baking sheet and cook 20-25 minutes, until crisp.

Notes

The pasta chips will continue to crisp as they cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg
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