Home » Blog » Course » Air Fryer Pasta Chips (Viral Tiktok Pasta Chips)Air Fryer Pasta Chips (Viral Tiktok Pasta Chips) Pin RecipeRate RecipePublished: Oct 15, 2022 · Modified: Jun 13, 2023 by Marlene Wallace · This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for details. These viral tiktok pasta chips are made in the air fryer and come out crunchy and super yummy. These cheesy, crunchy pasta chips make the perfect snack! Jump to Recipe You have probably already heard about air fryer pasta chips since they have become a viral tiktok sensation. But did you know how quick and easy they are to make? It takes less than 10 minutes to turn leftover pasta into a crispy, crunchy and perfectly seasoned appetizer or fun snack. You can easily vary flavor by coating the pasta in different seasoning blends and serving them with a variety of dipping sauces. This is the best air fryer pasta chips recipe and it will surely be a huge hit with your family as well. Table of Contents What are Air Fryer Pasta Chips? Why You’ll Love This Ingredients Recommended ToolsInstructionsStef says….Make Pasta Chips in the Oven Recipe Tips More Snack RecipesAndrea says….How To StoreCommon QuestionsAir Fryer Pasta Chips Recipe What are Air Fryer Pasta Chips? Pasta chips are made from cooked pasta that is coated in olive oil and spices and then cooked to crispy perfection in the air fryer. Their texture resembles the crispy bits at the edges of the top of a lasagna. They can be seasoned with whatever spices you prefer and taste amazing with lots of different dips. They are a lot healthier than traditional deep fried chips and can also be made gluten free or vegan depending on the type of pasta you use. Pasta chips, air fryer style, are the perfect snack! Why You’ll Love This Notable: Delicious, crispy and crunchy air fried pasta with a slight chew in the middle. This easy recipe makes a great snack. These are a healthier snack option than regular potato chips. Main Ingredients: ziti pasta, olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper Cooking Method: air fryer Nutrients: pasta chips have about 60% less fat than regular chips Cook Time: 1 minute prep time, 8 minutes cooking time Pairs well with: marinara sauce, garlic sauce, pesto, whipped feta Diets: vegetarian Special Equipment Needed: air fryer Ingredients You may have all of these air fryer pasta chips ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts and print the recipe. Pantry Ingredients: ziti pasta, olive oil Refrigerated/Frozen Ingredients: parmesan cheese Produce Ingredients: garlic Spices: Italian seasoning, salt, pepper Variations Pasta: Use your favorite types of pasta noodles with different pasta shapes like bowtie pasta, penne pasta, gluten-free pasta, rigatoni pasta, farfalle pasta, or broken lasagna noodles. Spices: Add a little red pepper flakes for a bit of spice or try a different type of seasoning mix. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love crispy air fryer pasta then you’ll love our Air Fryer Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells. Carnitas and cheese stuffed into tender pasta shells, then air fried to crispy, flavor-bursting perfection. Recommended Tools Links to our favorite tools are affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link we may get a tiny portion of the sale. Air Fryer – This recipe requires an air fryer. We have both this Cosori air fryer, which is wonderful, and this Cuisinart Air Fryer, which we also love. The Cuisinart also has convection oven and toaster oven capacity. You can buy an air fryer with a basket with high sides that food goes into or a tray type of machine. The trays are shallow but are usually longer and can accomodate more food in a single layer. Instructions This section shows how to cook pasta chips in the air fryer, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below. You can print the recipe with or without photos. PREPARE: Cook pasta according to package directions on the box of pasta for al dente pasta. In a large mixing bowl, toss al dente cooked pasta with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until well coated. AIR FRY: Working in batches, spread a single layer of pasta in the basket of your air fryer. Be sure there is space between each noodle and avoid overcrowding. Then cook at 400° for about 8 minutes until noodles are beginning to blister and are just lightly golden brown. ADD SPICES: While the pasta is cooking, mix together the remaining olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper. Afterwards, drizzle the olive oil mixture over the blistered pasta and toss (in the air fryer basket). Cook for 2-3 minutes longer until the pasta is golden brown. FINISH AND SERVE: Toss cooked pasta chips with the parmesan cheese and serve immediately. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you want to turn leftover pasta shells into a crunchy, spicy and cheesy snack that’s sure to please a crowd, then Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Pasta is the perfect recipe for you. These shells are air fried until they’re crispy on the outside and gooey in the middle. Stef says…. Did you know that you can also deep fry pasta? I cannot get enough of these crispy Fried Raviolis. They are breaded in a seasoned panko or breadcrumb coating and then deep fried into a perfect bite-sized snack. Yum! Make Pasta Chips in the Oven In case you don’t have an air fryer you can also make pasta chips in the oven or convection oven. Preheat the oven to 400ºF, then bake for 20-25 minutes. Oven-baked pasta chips wont be as crispy as air fried ones, but they are still absolutely delicious. Recipe Tips Follow these tips to make the best tiktok pasta chips. Tip: Use long, tube shaped pasta. These are easy to grab and great for dipping, as they hold some dip in the opening. We like ziti, penne, or rigatoni. Tip: Don’t overcrowd the air fryer. Only cook single layers of pasta at once. Otherwise your chips wont crisp up properly. Tip: Don’t skip the parmesan cheese. The cheese adds immense flavor. Tip: Serve with a dip. These pasta chips are perfect for dipping into I Mediterranean dips. More Snack Recipes We love serving these crispy pasta chips with dips such as Marinara Sauce, Garlic White Sauce or Pesto. Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Pasta Rotel Dip with Sausage Air Fryer Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells Loaded Beef Nachos Andrea says…. Making air fryer pasta chips is a great way to turn leftover pasta into a mouthwatering appetizer. They are also a great after school snack and my kids can’t get enough of them. Bow tie pasta chips are a favorite. If you have leftover pasta you can make easy air fryer pasta chips in just 8-10 minutes. Add some parmesan to make parmesan pasta chips. How To Store Room Temperature: While air fryer pasta chips taste best fresh, they keep really well too. Store leftover chips in an airtight container on the counter for up to 4 days. Freeze: We do not recommend freezing pasta chips leftovers. Common Questions How soft should I cook the pasta? We recommend cooking the pasta no more than al dente, as it will continue cooking in the air fryer. Are pasta chips hard like uncooked pasta? No, they do not taste like raw pasta. Pasta chips are crispy, crunchy with a little bit of a chew in the middle. Their taste and texture is comparable to the crispy edge on top of a lasagna. What dips can I serve with air fried pasta? We love serving these delicious chips with marinara, garlic sauce, Alfredo sauce, pesto, bolognese, or whipped feta. However, they will taste amazing with most dips. What pasta shapes work best for air fryer pasta chips? Use pasta that is easy to grab and that holds some dip, such as penne, ziti or rigatoni for example. 5 from 1 vote Air Fryer Pasta Chips Recipe Author Andrea + Stef Course Appetizer Cuisine American, Italian, vegetarian Prep Time 1 minute minute Cook Time 8 minutes minutes Total Time 9 minutes minutes Print Pin Rate 4 servings These viral tiktok pasta chips are made in the air fryer and come out crunchy and super yummy. These cheesy, crunchy pasta chips make the perfect snack! Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark EquipmentAir Fryersmall mixing bowlspoon Ingredients 1x2x3x▢ 8 oz ziti pasta cooked▢ 3 tablespoon olive oil divided▢ ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning▢ 1-2 cloves of garlic minced▢ ½ teaspoon salt▢ ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper▢ ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated InstructionsToss pasta with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until well coated. Working in batches, spread a single layer of pasta in the basket of your air fryer. Be sure there is space between each noodle and avoid overcrowding. Cook at 400° for about 8 minutes until noodles are beginning to blister and just lightly golden brown. While the pasta is cooking, mix together the remaining olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the blistered pasta and toss (in the air fryer basket). Cook for 2-3 minutes longer until the pasta is golden brown. Toss cooked pasta chips with the parmesan cheese and serve immediately. Notes The pasta takes much longer to cook and does not cook up into crispy pieces if you overcrowd the air fryer basket. If you cook it in batches, be sure to divide the olive oil/garlic/seasoning mixture also so that you have enough to toss with each batch as you are cooking. NutritionCalories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg Did you create this? Share it on Instagram and follow us on Pinterest for more cleverly simply recipes. Email Recipe Pin Recipe Share Recipe PinShareTweet