Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Pasta Chips made from al dente rigatoni pasta, tossed with garlic, olive oil, and topped with parmesan cheese. A perfect crunchy appetizer or snack served with 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 reaches the ideal temperature for crisping the pasta chips evenly.
- Coat pasta with oil: In a large bowl, add the cooked rigatoni noodles. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss thoroughly to evenly coat each noodle.
- Air fry pasta: Arrange the pasta noodles in a single layer inside your air fryer basket or rack. Air fry them for 10 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crisp.
- Prepare seasoning mixture: While the pasta is cooking, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil with the minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix well to make a flavorful oil dressing.
- Toss pasta chips with seasoning: Once air fried, transfer the pasta chips into a bowl. Drizzle the garlic oil mixture over them and toss gently to coat all the chips with seasoning.
- Add parmesan and serve: Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the seasoned pasta chips. Serve immediately alongside your favorite dipping sauce such as marinara or garlic sauce for a delicious appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Ensure rigatoni pasta is cooked al dente to maintain firmness and achieve crisp texture after air frying.
- Use a single layer when air frying to promote even crisping and prevent sogginess.
- Feel free to substitute parmesan with nutritional yeast for a vegan alternative.
- Leftover chips can be stored in an airtight container and reheated briefly in the air fryer to regain crispiness.
- Adjust garlic quantity to taste or use garlic powder if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
