This recipe works with most pasta shapes, but rigatoni, bow ties (farfalle), penne, or rotini are the most popular because they get extra crispy. With just a handful of ingredients, you’ll have a crunchy snack that everyone will love, whether for movie night, game day, or just when you’re craving something savory.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups pasta (rigatoni, bow tie, penne, or rotini)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for topping (optional)
Instructions:
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
- Place pasta in a mixing bowl. Add olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
- Spread pasta evenly in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until pasta is golden and crispy.
- Remove and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Serve warm with marinara, ranch, or your favorite dip.
Tips & Tricks
- Don’t overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if needed for best crispiness.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy version.
- Try different dips like garlic aioli, hummus, or salsa.
- Use gluten-free pasta if you want a gluten-free snack.
Description:
A crunchy and fun snack made from cooked pasta tossed in seasonings and air fried until golden brown. Perfect with your favorite dipping sauces.
Duration:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: 20–22 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups pasta (rigatoni, bow tie, penne, or rotini)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
- Boil pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Toss pasta with oil and seasonings.
- Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
- Air fry 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway, until crispy.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired and serve with dips.
