Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Pasta Chips made from rigatoni noodles, seasoned with garlic and kosher salt, then topped with grated parmesan cheese. Perfect as a crunchy appetizer or snack, these chips bring a delicious twist to traditional pasta.
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: Set your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and allow it to preheat fully to ensure even cooking and the perfect crispy texture.
- Coat the Cooked Pasta: In a large mixing bowl, place the cooked and drained rigatoni noodles. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over them and toss gently until all noodles are evenly coated.
- Arrange Pasta in Air Fryer: Place the coated pasta noodles into the air fryer basket or rack in a single, even layer to allow proper airflow and crisping.
- Air Fry the Pasta Chips: Cook the pasta noodles for 10 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit or until they turn golden brown and develop a crispy texture.
- Prepare the Seasoning Mixture: While the pasta is air frying, mix the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil with minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
- Season the Pasta Chips: Transfer the cooked pasta chips to a large bowl. Pour the garlic-oil seasoning mixture over the pasta chips and toss well to coat all pieces evenly with the flavorful mixture.
- Add Parmesan Cheese and Serve: Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese generously over the pasta chips. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce such as marinara or garlic sauce for a delicious appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Ensure the rigatoni pasta is cooked al dente for the best crispy texture after air frying.
- If the pasta chips are not crispy enough after 10 minutes, air fry for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Use fresh minced garlic for a more vibrant flavor, or substitute with garlic powder if preferred.
- The parmesan cheese can be replaced with vegan cheese for a vegan-friendly version.
- Serve immediately as the pasta chips may soften if stored for a long time.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle Italian herbs or red pepper flakes along with the seasoning mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 ounces)
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
