Air Fryer Pasta Chips

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Crispy, crunchy air fryer pasta chips made with bow tie pasta and a savory seasoned breadcrumb coating. These addictive little snacks are the perfect dipping chip for marinara, spinach artichoke dip, or any of your favorite sauces.

With just a handful of pantry ingredients and about 30 minutes of active time, you can have a crowd-pleasing snack that is way more fun than potato chips!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 220kcal

Author: Louise

Equipment

Air Fryer
Pressure Cooker or Large Pot
Parchment Paper
Wire Cooling Rack
Oil Spritzer or Spray Bottle
Shallow bowl

Ingredients

Pasta

4 oz bow tie pasta (farfalle) other short pasta shapes work well too; whole wheat pasta is a great choice for extra fiber
2 tablespoon butter, melted used to coat pasta after cooking so it does not stick together; olive oil or avocado oil can be substituted

Seasoned Breading

1 cup plain breadcrumbs Italian breadcrumbs work well too; panko can be used for extra crunch
1 teaspoon fine grain sea salt reduce to ½ teaspoon if using Italian breadcrumbs which already contain salt
1 teaspoon dried basil part of the Italian seasoning blend
1 teaspoon dried oregano part of the Italian seasoning blend
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder

For Air Frying

2 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil for spritzing; a spray bottle or oil spritzer works best; coconut oil also works

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Cook the Pasta

Cook 4 oz (113g) of bow tie pasta until al dente or very slightly undercooked. Do not cook until fully soft or the chips will not crisp up properly. Some pasta pieces can even look a little undercooked in spots and that is perfectly fine.
4 oz bow tie pasta (farfalle)
Pressure cooker method (recommended): Add the pasta and 1½ cups (355ml) of water to your pressure cooker. Pressure cook on high for 2 minutes, then allow a 5-minute natural pressure release before opening.
Stovetop method: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions but reduce the cooking time by 1 to 2 minutes so the pasta is al dente or slightly underdone. Drain pasta and set aside.
Immediately toss the hot, drained pasta with 2 tablespoons (30ml) of melted butter or oil to coat each piece. This step is very important to keep the pasta separated and prevent sticking. Spread the pasta out and allow it to cool slightly before breading.
2 tablespoon butter, melted

Preheat the Air Fryer

Preheat your air fryer on its highest temperature setting for a full 10 minutes. Make sure the cooking rack or basket insert is inside the air fryer during preheat so the cooking surface gets very hot. This is key to getting crispy pasta chips right from the start.

Make the Seasoned Breading

In a shallow bowl, combine 1 cup (100g) of breadcrumbs with 1 teaspoon fine grain sea salt, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Stir well to combine.
1 cup plain breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon fine grain sea salt, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Bread the Pasta

Lay a large sheet of parchment paper on your work surface. Working in batches of about 10 pieces at a time, add the buttered pasta to the breadcrumb mixture and toss with a spoon to coat both sides thoroughly.
2 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
Lift the breaded pasta out with your hands and arrange in a single layer on the parchment paper. Repeat until all of the pasta is coated.
Spritz the top of all the breaded pasta generously with avocado or olive oil until the breadcrumbs look just slightly damp. You only need to spritz one side at this stage. You will use about 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30ml) of oil total over the entire batch.

Air Fry the Pasta Chips

After the preheat is complete, remove the cooking rack or basket from the air fryer and close the air fryer to keep the heat inside. Arrange the breaded pasta in a single layer on the hot rack. If any spots look very dry, give them a quick spritz of oil.
Lower the temperature and air fry at 400℉/200℃ for 10 minutes total, flipping the pasta 2 to 3 times during cooking. Check on them after 4 to 5 minutes. They should be starting to turn golden brown. After flipping, give them another light spritz of oil.
Air fryer temperature guide: Every air fryer runs differently. For a standard basket air fryer, 400℉/200℃ works well. For a larger oven-style air fryer, increase the temperature by 25 to 50 degrees (to 425-450℉/220-230℃). For a smaller compact air fryer, start at 375℉/190℃ and check after 4 to 5 minutes, adjusting heat as needed.
The chips are done when the breadcrumbs are golden brown and the pasta is crisped through. Be careful not to overcook, as the pasta can become too hard. Once you make the first batch, you will know exactly how to adjust the timing for the next one.
Transfer the finished chips to a wire cooling rack in a single layer. The air circulating underneath helps them crisp up even more as they cool. Repeat the air frying process with the remaining batches.
Serve immediately once cooled, with marinara sauce, spinach artichoke dip, cheesy spinach dip, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Video

https://youtu.be/4MzLvcvEWT4

Notes

PREP TIPS
• Cook the pasta al dente or even slightly undercooked. Fully soft pasta will not crisp up properly in the air fryer.

COOKING TIPS
• Preheat the air fryer fully for 10 minutes with the cooking rack inside. A hot cooking surface is key to getting crispy chips.

NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER
Nutritional information provided is an estimate based on typical ingredient values and standard portion sizes. Actual nutritional content may vary significantly depending on specific brands used, ingredient substitutions, preparation methods, portion sizes, and individual cooking techniques. For precise nutritional information tailored to your specific ingredients and preparation, please consult with a registered dietitian or use laboratory analysis. This information should not be used for medical nutrition therapy or to manage medical conditions without professional guidance.

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