Homemade Bissli

Directions

  1. 1Boil salted water for the pasta and add a bit of oil to stop the pasta sticking together.
  2. 2Cook pasta according to packet instructions but aim for a texture just past the al dente stage.
  3. 3Drain and dry the pasta out thoroughly.
  4. 4For deep frying, heat oil in a pan and add a few pieces of pasta at a time; they will puff up and go golden in about 1 minute.
  5. 5For air frying, spread pasta out and spray with some oil; air fry for about 8-10 minutes or until desired consistency.
  6. 6Mix all spices in a bowl.
  7. 7Toss the cooked pasta with the mixed spices.

Ingredients

  • 200 g fusili pasta
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp MSG
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Oil

Equipment

panbowlair fryer (optional)

Tips

  • Add a bit of oil to salted pasta water to stop pasta from sticking together.
  • Cook pasta just past the al dente stage.
  • Ensure pasta is completely dry before frying, as water and hot oil do not mix well.
  • Deep-fried Bissli will puff up and go golden in about 1 minute.
  • For air frying, spread pasta out and spray with oil; air fry for about 8-10 minutes or until desired consistency.