Description
Crispy, parmesan-tinished air fryer pasta chips made from ziti tossed in olive oil and Italian seasoning, then finished with garlic and pepper for a savory snack or dip-friendly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz ziti pasta, cooked until al dente
- 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp coarse black pepper
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Pasta
Oil & Flavoring
Finish
Instructions
- Prepare pasta: Cook the ziti according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Toss in oil: Toss the hot, cooked pasta with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until evenly coated.
- Arrange for air frying: Working in batches, spread the pasta in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between noodles for even cooking.
- First cook: Air fry at 400°F (204°C) for about 8 minutes, until the noodles blister and turn lightly golden brown.
- Make seasoning: While the pasta cooks, whisk remaining olive oil with Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Finish with oil: Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the blistered pasta, then toss to coat.
- Second cook: Air fry for an additional 2–3 minutes until the pasta is golden brown and crisp.
- Add cheese: Toss the cooked pasta chips with Parmesan cheese while still hot.
- Serve: Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, pat the cooked pasta dry before tossing with olive oil.
- If your air fryer is small, fry in more batches to prevent steaming and sogginess.
- Try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for a quick spicy kick.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT9M
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer, pasta chips, parmesan, italian seasoning, crispy pasta, snack
