Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Pasta Chips are a unique appetizer made from cooked rigatoni noodles, tossed in garlic-infused olive oil, air-fried to a golden brown, and sprinkled with parmesan cheese. Perfect for snacking or serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
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 Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s hot and ready for cooking the pasta chips.
- Coat Pasta with Oil: In a large bowl, add the cooked rigatoni noodles and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly with the oil.
- Air Fry Pasta: Place the coated noodles in a single layer on the air fryer rack or basket. Air fry for 10 minutes or until the pasta chips turn golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare Seasoning Mixture: While the pasta chips are cooking, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl. Mix thoroughly to create a flavorful seasoning oil.
- Toss Pasta Chips with Seasoning: Transfer the hot pasta chips to a large bowl, then pour the garlic seasoning oil over them. Toss gently to evenly coat all the pasta chips with the flavorful mixture.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the coated pasta chips and toss lightly once more to distribute the cheese.
- Serve: Serve your crispy garlic parmesan pasta chips immediately, optionally with a side of marinara or garlic dipping sauce for extra flavor.
Notes
- Make sure to spread the pasta in a single layer in the air fryer to ensure even crispiness.
- Use cooked rigatoni that is drained well to prevent soggy chips.
- Feel free to substitute parmesan with nutritional yeast for a vegan option.
- For extra crunch, you can air fry for an additional 1-2 minutes but watch closely to avoid burning.
- These chips are best enjoyed fresh as they can lose crispness over time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
