Crispy Pasta Chips Airfry

# Components:

→ Pasta

01 - 9 oz short pasta (penne, rigatoni, or farfalle)

→ Seasonings

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil

03 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder

04 - 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

05 - 1/2 tsp paprika

06 - 1/2 tsp salt

07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Cheese

08 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

# Directions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until just al dente according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly and pat dry with a clean towel to remove excess moisture.

02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked pasta with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

03 - Incorporate the grated Parmesan cheese and toss to distribute evenly throughout the pasta.

04 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F if necessary. Arrange the pasta in a single layer inside the basket, working in batches if required.

05 - Air fry the pasta chips for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crispy.

06 - Allow the pasta chips to cool slightly before serving. Pair with preferred dips such as marinara or pesto.

# Expert Advice:

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You get that satisfying crunch without any deep frying or excessive oil.
It's a sneaky way to use up leftover pasta and make it feel brand new.
The whole thing comes together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably have on hand.
Your guests will ask what store you bought these from—and then feel amazed when you tell them you made them.

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Moisture is your enemy here—a damp pasta will steam instead of crisp, so don't skip the towel-drying step even if it feels tedious.
The Parmesan can brown quickly, so keeping an eye on the basket in the final few minutes prevents it from burning and turning bitter.

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