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A plate of crispy bowtie pasta chips, reminiscent of Pizza Crouton Salad, garnished with herbs and served on decorative parchment paper with a small cup of red dipping sauce on the side, placed on a wooden table.
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Viral Pasta Chips

Inspired by the popular TikTok trend, this easy and delicious recipe for Pasta Chips puts a modern twist on traditional pasta by turning it into a crispy, flavorful snack.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: airfryer recipe, healthy snack, pasta chips, viral recipe
Servings: 1 portion
Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pasta of choice dry
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • oregano to taste
  • Kinder's Garlic and Herb seasoning to taste
  • ¼ cup grated parmigiano cheese measure with your heart

Instructions

  • Boil the pasta in salted water according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil and seasonings.
    A hand sprinkles dried oregano from a Simply Organic jar over a bowl of cooked farfalle pasta on a wooden table.
  • Add finely grated parmigiano cheese.
    A hand sprinkles grated cheese over a bowl of farfalle pasta topped with herbs, on a wooden surface.
  • Preheat your air fryer if it requires preheating. Then, add your pasta and set the air fryer to 400F (200C) for 10 minutes, tossing halfway through.
    A hand sprinkles seasoning onto uncooked farfalle pasta arranged in a single layer inside an air fryer basket.
  • Air fry them in a single layer, shake midway, and cook in batches to prevent sticking.
    Uncooked farfalle pasta with seasoning is spread in a single layer inside an air fryer basket, ready to be cooked.
  • Note: If you don't have an air fryer, bake the pasta chips in a preheated oven at 400F (200C) for 15-20 minutes, tossing them halfway through for even crispiness.
  • Chips are done when deep golden and hollow-sounding when tapped. Let them cool and enjoy! Note: scroll up for serving suggestions!
    A plate of crispy baked bowtie pasta, like pizza croutons, sprinkled with grated cheese and herbs, served on parchment paper with a small metal cup of red dipping sauce. Perfect as a crunchy topping for your favorite Pizza Crouton Salad.

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Notes

  • Pasta Tip: Parboil pasta in salted water with a splash of vinegar for extra-crispy, kettle chip–style results.
  • Dips: Serve alongside your favorite dips like marinara, hummus, whipped feta, or spicy aioli.
  • Dairy-free: Skip the parm and add 1–2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast + a pinch of extra salt.
  • Gluten-free or high-protein pasta: Works great for hitting your macros  or sticking to a GF diet. Add 1–2 extra minutes of cooking time if needed.
  • Shapes: Try making these with different kinds of pasta, such as penne, fusilli, or rigatoni.
  • Spice it up: Add smoked paprika and extra chili flakes.
  • Oven method: If you don't have an air fryer, bake the pasta in a preheated oven at 400F (200C) for about 15-20 minutes, tossing halfway through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 portion | Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 404mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Calcium: 309mg | Iron: 1mg
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