Description
Delicious Air-Fried Pasta Snack: a crunchy, salty treat that’s easy to customize with your favorite flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces short pasta (rigatoni, rotini, bowties, penne, or shells)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or chili powder (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional finishing: lemon zest, dried Italian herbs, or a pinch of red pepper flakes
- Dip ideas: marinara, ranch, pesto, or yogurt garlic dip
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and pat dry.
- In a bowl, toss pasta with oil and seasonings until evenly coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 390°F for 3 minutes.
- Air fry pasta in a single layer for 8 to 12 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Once golden and crispy, let cool for 3 to 4 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. If they soften, re-crisp at 350°F for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg