These Air Fryer Pasta Chips are the viral snack you NEED to try – ultra-crispy, seasoned pasta transformed into dippable chips! Perfect for parties, game day, or a guilt-free crunchy craving. Just 5 ingredients, 15 minutes, and no deep-frying mess.
Why You’ll Obsess:
✔️ 100% addicting – like crunchy pasta shells meets chips!
✔️ 3 flavor options (garlic parmesan, spicy ranch, everything bagel)
✔️ Meal-prep friendly – stays crispy for days
✔️ Kid-approved (great for lunchboxes)
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🛒 Ingredients
Base Recipe:
- 8 oz pasta shells (or farfalle/rigatoni)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- ½ tsp salt
Spicy Ranch Version:
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp ranch seasoning
Dipping Sauces:
- ½ cup marinara sauce + 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (creamy marinara)
- Ranch dressing
- Alfredo sauce
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Cook & Dry Pasta
- Boil pasta 1 minute LESS than package says (al dente).
- Drain, rinse with cold water, and pat very dry (key for crispiness!).
2️⃣ Season
- Toss pasta with oil, spices, and parmesan until coated.
3️⃣ Air Fry
- Arrange in single layer (work in batches).
- Cook at 400°F for 10-12 mins, shaking every 3 mins, until deep golden.
4️⃣ Serve
- Sprinkle with extra parmesan and serve warm with dips!
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Notes:
- Higher in carbs (from pasta), but no added sugar
- Protein boost from parmesan
- Lower sodium than store-bought chips
🌟 Pro Tips
✅ Extra crispy? Spritz with olive oil spray before frying.
✅ Gluten-free? Use chickpea or lentil pasta.
✅ Storage: Keep in airtight container for 3 days (re-crisp in air fryer).
Want it healthier?
- Use whole wheat pasta (+2g fiber/serving)
- Skip parmesan for nutritional yeast (vegan)
🍝✨ Crispy Air Fryer Pasta Chips (Garlic Parmesan & Spicy Marinara Dip!)
Description
Boiled pasta shells are tossed with olive oil and spices, then air-fried until golden and shatteringly crisp. Serve with creamy marinara dip (or ranch, cheese sauce) for the ultimate snack.
Ingredients
Base Recipe:
Spicy Ranch Version:
Dipping Sauces:
Instructions
Cook & Dry Pasta
-
Boil pasta 1 minute LESS than package says (al dente).
-
Drain, rinse with cold water, and pat very dry (key for crispiness!).
Season
-
Toss pasta with oil, spices, and parmesan until coated.
Air Fry
-
Arrange in single layer (work in batches).
-
Cook at 400°F for 10-12 mins, shaking every 3 mins, until deep golden.
Serve
-
Sprinkle with extra parmesan and serve warm with dips!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 28
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4g7%
- Saturated Fat 1g5%
- Sodium 180mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 24g8%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 5g10%
- Calcium 40 mg
- Iron 1 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- Higher in carbs (from pasta), but no added sugar
- Protein boost from parmesan
- Lower sodium than store-bought chips
