Description
Air Fryer Pasta Chips are a crispy and flavorful appetizer made by air-frying cooked rigatoni noodles. Tossed in a garlic-infused olive oil and topped with grated parmesan cheese, these chips offer a unique twist on traditional snacks and pair perfectly with marinara or garlic dipping sauces.
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 let it preheat for about 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the Pasta: In a large bowl, add the cooked and drained rigatoni noodles. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over them and toss well to coat all noodles evenly.
- Air Fry the Pasta: Spread the coated noodles in a single layer in the air fryer basket or rack. Air fry for 10 minutes, or until the pasta chips are golden brown and crispy, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
- Make the Garlic Oil Mixture: While the pasta chips cook, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil with minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl. Stir to blend the flavors.
- Toss and Season: Transfer the air-fried pasta chips into a clean bowl. Pour the garlic oil mixture over the chips and toss gently to coat them thoroughly with the seasoning.
- Add Parmesan and Serve: Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the seasoned pasta chips. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces such as marinara or garlic sauce for an irresistible appetizer.
Notes
- Ensure the rigatoni noodles are cooked al dente so they hold their shape and crisp up well when air fried.
- Spread the noodles in a single layer to avoid soggy spots and to get even crispiness.
- You can substitute parmesan with pecorino romano or nutritional yeast for a different flavor or to keep it vegetarian.
- If you prefer a little heat, add a pinch of red chili flakes to the garlic oil mixture.
- These chips are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 day; re-crisp in the air fryer before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
