Description
Crunchy Pasta Chips are a delightful snack that transforms leftover pasta into a crispy, flavorful treat. Whether air-fried or baked, these pasta chips are seasoned with Italian herbs and Parmesan for a savory crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 200 g short pasta such as farfalle, penne, or rigatoni (cooked al dente and drained)
Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning or oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 20 g grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan option)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and cool.
- Season the Pasta: Toss pasta with olive oil, herbs, garlic, Parmesan, and spices.
- Air Fryer Method: Cook seasoned pasta at 200°C (400°F) for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway.
- Oven Baking: Spread pasta on a baking sheet, bake at 200°C (400°F) for 17–20 minutes, stirring halfway.
- Serve: Cool slightly and enjoy with dips or sauces.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the cooking surface for optimal crispiness.
- Experiment with different seasonings like ranch, Cajun, or everything bagel.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Fryer or Oven
- Cuisine: American-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 50 g
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg
