Description
Air Fryer Pasta Chips are a crispy and savory appetizer made from rigatoni pasta noodles. These golden-brown chips are air-fried to perfection, infused with garlic, and topped with grated parmesan cheese for a delightful snack or appetizer.
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 cooking temperature.
- Prepare Pasta: In a large bowl, toss the cooked and drained rigatoni noodles with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until each piece is evenly coated.
- Air Fry Pasta: Arrange the coated noodles in a single layer in the air fryer basket or rack. Air fry for 10 minutes or until the noodles turn golden brown and crispy.
- Make Garlic Oil Mixture: While the pasta is air frying, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl and mix well.
- Coat Pasta Chips: Transfer the air-fried pasta chips into a bowl, pour the garlic oil mixture over them, and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the pasta chips and toss lightly to distribute the cheese.
- Serve: Serve the pasta chips warm with your favorite dipping sauces such as marinara or garlic sauce for an irresistible appetizer.
Notes
- Ensure the rigatoni noodles are well drained and dry before air frying to achieve maximum crispiness.
- You can substitute parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast for a vegan option.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary for even crisping.
- Feel free to experiment with different seasonings like smoked paprika or Italian herbs for varied flavors.
- Serve immediately for best texture, as the chips may soften over time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 ounces)
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
