Crunchy Parmesan Pasta Chips

# What You Need:

→ Pasta

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

→ Coating

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

03 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

05 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

06 - ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

07 - ½ teaspoon sea salt

08 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ To Serve (optional)

09 - Marinara sauce for dipping

# How to Make It:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until just al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to halt the cooking process. Pat dry with paper towels.

02 - Transfer the cooled pasta to a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.

03 - Add Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the pasta. Toss until all pieces are uniformly coated.

04 - Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and preheat for 3 minutes.

05 - Arrange the pasta in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary. Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until the chips are golden brown and crispy.

06 - Remove from the air fryer and allow to cool slightly before serving. Offer marinara sauce on the side if desired.

# Expert Tips:

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They're ready in under 30 minutes and use just pasta and pantry staples you probably already have.
One bite tastes like the crispy edges of a Parmesan-crusted pasta dish, but with zero guilt about deepfried anything.
They disappear at parties, and people always ask for the recipe thinking it must be complicated.

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Don't skip the drying step—I learned this the hard way when my first batch came out limp because I didn't pat the pasta dry enough.
If you're using a smaller air fryer, work in batches rather than overcrowding; crowded pasta steams instead of crisps.

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