Air Fryer Pasta Chips with Parmesan and Garlic Recipe
Air Fryer Pasta Chips are a crispy and flavorful appetizer made with cooked rigatoni pasta that is air-fried to golden perfection. Tossed with garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and topped with parmesan cheese, these chips are perfect served with marinara or garlic dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F to ensure it reaches the right temperature for crisping the pasta chips evenly.
- Coat Pasta: In a large bowl, add the cooked rigatoni noodles. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss well to coat each piece thoroughly.
- Air Fry Pasta: Arrange the coated pasta noodles in a single layer in the air fryer basket or rack. Air fry for 8-10 minutes until they become golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare Seasoning Mix: While the pasta is frying, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil with minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl and mix well.
- Toss and Serve: Transfer the crispy pasta chips to a bowl. Pour the garlic oil mixture over them and toss to coat evenly. Finally, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce such as marinara or garlic sauce.
Notes
- Ensure the pasta is cooked al dente to prevent sogginess after air frying.
- Air frying time may vary depending on your air fryer model; check for crispness near the end of cooking.
- For a spicier twist, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix.
- Serve immediately for the best crispy texture.
