Description
Air Fryer Pasta Chips are a crispy and flavorful appetizer made from cooked rigatoni pasta, air-fried to a golden brown, then seasoned with garlic, salt, pepper, and topped with grated parmesan cheese. Perfect for dipping and sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Main 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 the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure even cooking and crispiness for the pasta chips.
- Coat the Pasta: In a large bowl, add the cooked rigatoni noodles. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss well to coat each piece evenly.
- Air Fry the Pasta: Place the coated pasta noodles in a single layer on the air fryer rack or basket to allow hot air circulation. Air fry for 10 minutes or until the pasta chips turn golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare the Seasoning: While the pasta chips cook, in a separate bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil with minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Toss with Seasoning: Transfer the hot pasta chips to a clean bowl. Pour the garlic oil mixture over the chips and toss thoroughly to coat them with the flavorful seasoning.
- Add Parmesan and Serve: Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese evenly over the seasoned pasta chips. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces such as marinara or garlic sauce for a delicious appetizer experience.
Notes
- Ensure the pasta is cooked al dente so it doesn't become too soft when air-fried.
- Toss the pasta in oil before air frying to help achieve a crispy texture.
- You can experiment with different seasonings like paprika or Italian herbs for variety.
- Serve immediately after adding parmesan cheese to maintain crispiness.
- These chips are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 ounces)
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
