Air Fryer Pasta chips (Viral TikTok Recipe) (2024)

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This air fryer Pasta chips is about to be your go-to snack or appetizer recipe, it is crunchy and delicious + extremely easy to make. Serve with marinara dipping sauce, pesto sauce, or creamy feta dip.

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Tiktok pasta chips recipe

Let me show you how to make viral tik Tok pasta chips in easy steps. Pasta chips is not new but thanks to TikTok and social media, the recipe is now the trending snack, and all for good reasons.

It is a fantastic snack that can be served as an alternative to crisps (potato chips). It can be fried or bake in the oven if you desire. For the purpose of today’s recipe and in order to show you how it is done according to all the TikTok videos shared online, these pasta chips will be air fried.

This recipe requires minimal effort and can be customized to taste. I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised once you try this recipe. It is delicious!

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Ingredients to make pasta chips

Dried pasta: I used rigatoni but you can use any other type of pasta of choice, penne, and bow tie pasta (farfalle) are popular options for making these chips

Parmesan cheese

Olive oil

Chili infused oil for a little bit of kick, substitute with cayenne pepper or freshly cracked black pepper

Herbs de Provence: substitute with other seasonings of choice

Garlic granules

Smoked paprika substitute with sweet paprika

Salt

How to make pasta chips in the air fryer

Bring pasta to a boil in salted water according to the packet instructions until aldente.

Drain the pasta and transfer to a bowl, then season with herbs de Provence, garlic granules, olive oil, chili oil (if using), smoked paprika, parmesan cheese, toss or mix to combine.

Add to the air fryer basket and air fry at 200C/400F for 10 to 15 minutes shaking it a few times so that it cooks evenly.

Transfer the pasta chips to a plate and serve with a marinara dip or any other dips of choice.

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What to serve with this recipe

You can serve pasta chips with any dipping sauce of choice like you would with French fries or potato wedges. It is perfect with the good old ketchup (as shown in the photo) or on its own as a crunchy snack pick-me-up snack. Other dipping option includes

French fries sauce

Creamy feta dip

Sweet chili mayo

Pesto sauce

Tips

  • Salt the pasta boiling water like you mean it, or toss the pasta with salt just before you air fry. Failure to adhere to this would result to a bland pasta chips, trust me it is not the best.
  • Season the pasta with any spices or herbs of choice
  • Make sure to shake the air fryer basket a couple of times so that the pasta browns evenly. The chips can be chewy if underdone. This leads me to my next point, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket, if need be air fryer the chips in batches.
  • Make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free pasta. Cook it according to the instruction on the packet but make sure not to overcook it.

Storage instructions

These chips are best served and eaten on the day it is made, however, if you have any leftovers, store it in an airtight container for up to 3 days on the countertop.

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How to make pasta chips without an air fryer

You can make pasta chips in the conventional oven, make sure to preheat the oven first as you want the chips to be crispy. Bake in the oven at 200C/400F for 20 to 30 minutes flipping once so it cooks evenly or until golden brown, crunchy but not burnt.

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Air Fryer Pasta chips (Viral TikTok Recipe)

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This air fryer Pasta chips is a about to be your go-to snack or appetizer recipe, it is crunchy and delicious + extremely easy to make. Serve with marinara dipping sauce or creamy feta dip.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American, British

Servings 4

Calories 253 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 8 oz dried pasta I used rigatoni but you can use any other type of pasta of choice penne and bow tie pasta (farfalle) are popular options for making these chips
  • cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp chili infused oil optional substitute with black pepper or cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp herbs de Provence
  • 1 tsp garlic granules
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Bring pasta to a boil in salted water according to the packet instructions until aldente.

  • Drain the pasta and transfer to a bowl, then season with herbs de Provence, garlic granules, olive oil, chili oil (if using), smoked paprika, parmesan cheese, toss or mix to combine.

  • Add to the air fryer basket and air fry at 200C/400F for 10 to 15 minutes shaking it a few time so that it cooks evenly.

  • Transfer the pasta chips to a plate and serve with marinara dip or any other dips of choice.

Notes

Storage instructions

These chips are best served and eaten on the day it is made, however, if you have any leftovers, store it in an airtight container for up to 3 days on the countertop.

How to make pasta chips without an air fryer

You can make pasta chips in the conventional oven, make sure to preheat the oven first as you want the pasta to be crispy. Bake in the oven at 200C/400F for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown, crunchy but not burnt.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 11gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 163mgPotassium: 154mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 213IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 1mg

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FAQs

Can you cook pasta in an air fryer? ›

It is possible to cook pasta in an air fryer, and “pasta bakes that just need the baking part should be fine”, says Ailsa Burt. “But I wouldn't use an air fryer to cook pasta dishes with lots of sauce.”

Why are my air fryer potato chips not crispy? ›

Firstly, if your potatoes are still wet before being placed into an air fryer, this can cause your potatoes not to crispen up.

What Cannot be cooked in an Airfryer? ›

7 Foods You Should Never Cook In Your Air Fryer
  1. Wet Batters. Those beer-battered onion rings, fries, fish cutlets, plus tempura veggies and more are not well suited for a crisp in the air fryer. ...
  2. Cheesy Items. ...
  3. Large, Bone-In Meat Cuts. ...
  4. Baked Goods. ...
  5. Greens. ...
  6. Raw Rice and Other Grains. ...
  7. Too Much of Anything.
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Why do you soak chips before air frying? ›

Soaking: A Crispy Essential

The water removes excess starch, allowing the fries to be their crispiest. Instead of soaking them in large bowl of cold water, I like to use hot water to cook the potatoes slightly. This creates the “double fried” effect that makes many restaurant fries so addictive.

Why do my chips go soggy in air fryer? ›

Potatoes contain a lot of moisture so you should dry the chips with paper towel before cooking. Also, if the temperature you're cooking at is too low, this could cause the chips to look a little pale. Personally, I don't like baking chips (which is what an air-fryer does).

Can you boil in an air fryer? ›

You should not attempt to boil water in an air fryer, as this can cause water droplets to get into the electric parts, such as the heating element, creating a short circuit and permanently damaging your device and even creating a dangerous fire hazard.

Can you cook rice or pasta in an air fryer? ›

Rice and pasta

There are some delicious looking recipes out there for air-fried pasta and rice, but the fact is that an air fryer isn't designed to cook these foods from scratch.

How do you heat pasta in an air fryer? ›

To reheat pasta in the air fryer, preheat it at 350 degrees Fahrenheit and place the pasta on aluminum foil to prevent it from drying up. Sprinkle a small amount of water onto the pasta to keep it from drying up. After around 5 to 10 minutes, the pasta should be thoroughly heated.

How do you cook pasta without a stove? ›

Microwave pasta

Pour around 400ml boiling water over the top – you want to ensure the pasta is completely covered. 2 Microwave on high for 4-5 mins, then give it a good stir so it doesn't stick. Return to the microwave and heat on high for 2 mins intervals, stirring it each time.

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