Healthy Air Fryer Pasta Chips (Viral Recipe)

These Healthy Air Fryer Pasta Chips are crispy, seasoned just right, and incredibly easy to make. It's a fun and crunchy snack that's also guilt-free—vegan, refined sugar-free, nut-free, with a gluten-free option.

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Crunchy, crispy, and oh-so-delicious, these Healthy Air Fryer Pasta Chips are a simple, guilt-free snack made with just a few ingredients. Perfect for satisfying those carb cravings!

Close-up of a wooden bowl filled with golden, crispy bowtie pasta chips, lightly dusted with flaky sea salt. The pasta is evenly fried or baked to a crunchy texture, showcasing a mix of light and golden-brown tones, sitting on a wooden board over a gray stone surface with scattered salt crystals.

Oh, yes, this fun little snack is another viral recipe, just like my latest Dubai Chocolate Strawberries, and these homemade pasta chips are my new favorite. It's a healthier alternative to regular store-bought potato chips, comes together with simple ingredients, and is sort of addictive, but in a good way. Let's make it!

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Ingredients To Make Air-Fried Pasta Chips:
How To Make It:
Top Tips:
Variations And Substitutions:
Storage:
Equipment Needed:
Recipe FAQs:
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Ingredients To Make Air-Fried Pasta Chips:

Here's what you need to make these crispy pasta chips-a viral TikTok recipe-at home.

A wooden bowl filled with crispy, golden-brown pasta chips made from farfalle pasta, sprinkled with flaky sea salt. Surrounding the bowl are fresh tomatoes on the vine, a bulb of garlic, a bowl of dried herbs, a small wooden dish of marinara sauce, and another bowl of twisted pasta chips, all arranged on a stone surface with a wooden cutting board underneath.

Bowtie Pasta: Ideal for its shape, which crisps up beautifully in the air fryer.
Garlic Salt: Adds a savory kick that complements the pasta's texture.
Nutritional Yeast: It adds a cheesy, umami flavor, similar to parmesan cheese, but without the dairy. Any leftovers can be used to make my Vegan Oil-Free Avocado Pesto Pasta.
Black Pepper: Enhances the overall flavor of this perfect crunchy snack.
Olive Oil: It helps achieve that golden, crispy finish.

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How To Make It:

Cook the Pasta: Boil bowtie pasta until al dente, following package instructions. Let it cool slightly after draining.
Season: Toss the cooked pasta with olive oil, garlic salt, nutritional yeast, and black pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.
Air Fry & Serve: Air fry the seasoned pasta in batches, shaking the basket halfway through, until they turn golden brown and crispy. Cool slightly before enjoying them on their own or with your favorite dip, like my Plant-Based Spinach Artichoke Dip or Raw Vegan Pea Pesto Hummus.

Top Tips:

Here are some of my tips to make this fun snack great and deliciously crunchy from the start.

Short Pasta: Although you can go for your favorite type of pasta, always go for a short type. Besides the bow tie, you can also use Fusilli leftovers from making my Pasta With Peas.
Drain Pasta: Make sure the noodles are properly drained after cooking.
Single Layer: Ensure the pasta is spread out in a single layer in the air fryer basket for even cooking. It really depends on the size of your air fryer on how much you can fit.
To Get the Best Crunch: Shake the basket halfway through cooking to ensure all sides crisp up evenly.

A wooden bowl filled with crispy vegan pasta chips made from bowtie pasta, golden and lightly browned, sprinkled with flaky salt. The bowl sits on a wooden cutting board over a gray stone surface. In the background are vine-ripened tomatoes, a garlic bulb, a wooden bowl of dried herbs, and a bottle of plant milk, adding a rustic, fresh kitchen vibe to the scene.

Variations And Substitutions:

Here are a few suggestions:

Pasta Shapes: Swap bowtie pasta for penne or fusilli for different textures.
Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta in salted water to give the noodles flavor from the start.
Oil: Use avocado oil instead of olive oil for a milder flavor.
Seasoning: Try different seasoning blends like Italian seasoning, ranch seasoning, or taco seasoning, similar to my Taco Stuffed Sweet Potato, for a twist.

Storage:

Store any leftover pasta chips in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain their crispiness for up to 3 days.

Equipment Needed:

Air Fryer: To make this easy snack.
Large Mixing Bowl: To coat the pasta noodles with oil and seasoning.
Baking sheet or Parchment Paper: For cooling.
Airtight Container: For storage.

Recipe FAQs:

Can I use whole wheat instead of regular pasta?

Absolutely! Regular or whole wheat pasta works just as well in this recipe.

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, you only need to select a gluten-free pasta option.

How do I prevent the pasta chips from sticking together?

Ensure they are fully cooled before storing in an airtight container.

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