Description
Crispy and flavorful Pasta Chips made from cooked short pasta, seasoned with Italian spices and Parmesan cheese, easily prepared either in an air fryer or oven. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, these chips offer a fun twist on traditional pasta with a crunchy texture and tasty seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 8 oz uncooked short pasta (farfalle, elbow noodles, penne, rigatoni, ziti, rotini, or Fiber Gourmet pasta)
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Pinch of red chili flakes (optional)
Cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Other
- Olive oil cooking spray, generous amount for tossing pasta
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the box directions until al dente. Drain the pasta thoroughly.
- Season the Pasta: Place the drained pasta in a large mixing bowl. Spray the pasta generously with olive oil cooking spray and toss to coat evenly. Add grated Parmesan cheese, dried Italian seasoning, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and optional red chili flakes. Toss everything together to combine well.
- Air Fryer Method: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Arrange the pasta in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring no overlapping. Cook for 4 minutes at 400 degrees, then toss the pasta chips gently and continue cooking for another 4 to 5 minutes until crispy and golden. Repeat in batches if necessary.
- Oven Method: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the seasoned pasta in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven once done.
- Serve: Serve the pasta chips warm with dips such as Zero Point Marinara Sauce, Homemade Skinny Alfredo Sauce, Cheese Dip, or Skinny Ranch Sauce for a delicious snack or appetizer.
Notes
- These Pasta Chips are a viral TikTok trend and are incredibly delicious with a satisfying crunch.
- You can use any short pasta shape suitable for chips; Fiber Gourmet is a great low-point option.
- For gluten-free diets, substitute with gluten-free pasta.
- Adjust seasoning and spice levels to taste, especially the optional red chili flakes for heat.
- Make sure to dry the pasta thoroughly before seasoning to help it crisp up better.
- Air fryer cook times may vary; keep an eye to avoid burning.
- These chips work great as a quick snack, appetizer, or unique side dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 20 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
