Directions
- 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 2Add the rigatoni or farfalle and cook until al dente, following the package instructions.
- 3Once done, drain the pasta and transfer it straight to a large mixing bowl.
- 4While the pasta cooks, set your air fryer to preheat at 380°F (193°C).
- 5Drizzle the cooked pasta with olive oil.
- 6Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and grated parmesan.
- 7Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated.
- 8Place the seasoned pasta in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- 9Cook for 10 to 14 minutes, shaking the basket around the 6-minute mark to ensure even crisping.
- 10Keep an eye on them, as air fryer times may vary slightly.
- 11Once the pasta chips are golden brown and crispy, remove them from the air fryer.
- 12Serve right away, garnished with extra parmesan and chopped fresh parsley if you ’d like.
- 13Enjoy them as a crunchy snack, a side dish, or dip them in marinara or pesto for extra flavor!
Ingredients
- 2 cups rigatoni or farfalle (bow-tie, regular, whole wheat, chickpea, or gluten-free)
- 1 –2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Equipment
large potlarge mixing bowlair fryerair fryer basket
Tips
- You can use any pasta shape you love, such as bowties, penne, or rigatoni.
- Ensure pasta is cooked al dente before air frying for the best texture.
- A light coating of olive oil helps the pasta crisp up beautifully.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for better melting and flavor.
- Shake the air fryer basket around the 6-minute mark to ensure even crisping.
- Garnish with extra parmesan and chopped fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve right away.
- Enjoy them as a crunchy snack, a side dish, or dip them in marinara or pesto for extra flavor!
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