Crunchy Parmesan Pasta Chips

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

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

→ Coating

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil

03 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

04 - 1 tsp garlic powder

05 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning

06 - ¼ tsp smoked paprika

07 - ½ tsp sea salt

08 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ To Serve (optional)

09 - Marinara sauce for dipping

# Directions:

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

02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooled pasta with olive oil until evenly coated.

03 - Add Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the pasta. Toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.

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

05 - Arrange 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, until chips are golden and crisp.

06 - Remove chips and let cool slightly before serving. Optionally serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

# Expert Suggestions:

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They satisfy that chip craving with actual substance and flavor that doesn't fade after three bites.
Air frying means your kitchen stays cool and you're done in 25 minutes flat.
Golden, crunchy, and addictive enough that people ask for the recipe within seconds of tasting one.

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Do not overcook the pasta in step one; al dente is absolutely essential, or the chips will be soft and chewy instead of crisp. Even one extra minute can ruin the entire batch.
Pat the cooked pasta completely dry with paper towels before tossing with oil—any lingering water creates steam in the air fryer and prevents crispness.
Shake the basket halfway through cooking, not out of suggestion but out of necessity; it's the difference between some crispy chips and all crispy chips.

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