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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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
How to make air fryer pasta chips
- Boil pasta in salted water to just shy of al dente, about 8 minutes.
- Drain.
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F(200 degrees C).
- Coat pasta with oil, parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Cook 6 minutes, tossing every 2 minutes to prevent sticking. Work in batches to avoid overlapping.
- Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and repeat with remaining pasta.
- Enjoy!
How to make baked pasta chips
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F(200 degrees C).
- Boil pasta in salted water to just shy of al dente, about 8 minutes.
- Drain.
- Coat pasta with oil, parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Arrange on a baking sheet.
- Bake 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden brown.
- Enjoy!
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.
Recipe FAQs
They are delicious! Crispy, crunchy and so flavorful with a coating of parmesan and Italian seasonings!
Pasta chips are healthier than regular potato chips because they are air fried or baked, rather than deep fried.
Yes! You can use gluten free pasta for pasta chips.
Dipping sauce ideas
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Full Recipe
Pasta Chips
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.
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