Pasta Chips
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Turn leftover pasta into crunchy chips in the air fryer. Boiling the pasta first is essential to get the texture right. See this page for the full ingredient list, step-by-step instructions, and timing.
Ingredients
- 8 oz short pasta (bowtie, rigatoni, or penne, shapes with ridges and folds work best)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
- Salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning
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Steps
- 01Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente per the package directions. Slightly undercook rather than overcook.
- 02Drain thoroughly. Spread on a towel and pat dry. Wet pasta steams instead of crisping.
- 03Toss with olive oil, parmesan, and seasonings.
- 04Ready for the air fryer. Shake the basket frequently.
This is a two-step process: boil first, then air fry. You cannot air fry raw dry pasta. The boiling cooks the pasta. The air frying turns it into a crunchy chip. Al dente is important because overcooked pasta turns to mush in the air fryer instead of crisping.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- 02Boil rigatoni, farfalle, or penne (any short shape with ridges or pockets) until al dente, then drain and pat dry.
- 03Toss the cooked pasta with olive oil, parmesan, and spices.
- 04Spread the pasta in an even layer in the air fryer basket.
- 05Cook for 12 minutes, shaking the basket every 4 minutes for even crisping.
- 06Check for a deeply golden, crunchy texture and serve with dip.
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