These Pasta Chips are the perfect crunchy snack, easily made in the air fryer or baked in the oven.
The latest food trend going on Tiktok is Pasta Chips! Yep, you read right Pasta Chips!
I was totally skeptical at first and was a little scared to try them. I mean it seems criminal to turn pasta into chips right?
They looked so good though so I couldn’t resist, and I’m so glad I did! They turned out so crispy like potato chips with the perfect crunch.
This recipe is easy to make in 10 minutes to cook in an airfryer. I’ve also made a batch in the oven below for anyone that doesn’t have an airfryer.
Pasta Chips are definitely worth the hype and a snack you must try!
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Ingredients to make Pasta Chips
- Pasta, short pasta should be used and the shape works best if it can scoop up the sauce. In this recipe, I’ve used farfalle (bow tie pasta) but shells, rigatoni or even fusilli pasta would work too. Gluten-free and pulse pasta are also great options
- Olive oil is my preferred oil however you can also use avocado oil or your oil of choice
- Oregano gives it that nice aroma and herb flavour
- Garlic powder for all my fellow garlic lovers
- Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (parmesan cheese) always makes everything better! Or you can also use nutritional yeast to make a vegan option
- Chili flakes (optional) for that kick
Alternative Seasonings
- Everything Bagel Seasoning
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Tumeric
- Chili Powder
How to make Air Fried Pasta Chips
Time needed: 17 minutes
- Cook Pasta
Boil pasta of choice as per packet instructions
- Season
Drain pasta and season with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, grated Parmigiano Reggiano and chili flakes. Mix to combine
- Cook in Air Fryer
Cook in a preheated Air Fryer for 10-12 minutes at 180°C/350°F, shaking half way until they are golden brown
How to make Oven Baked Pasta Chips
- Boil pasta of choice as per packet instructions
- Drain pasta and season with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, grated Parmigiano Reggiano and chili flakes. Mix to combine
- Cook in a preheated Oven for 17-20 minutes at 200°C/400°F
FAQs
Yes, they make for the perfect snack, which is super golden and crispy
Pasta chips are healthier than regular potato chips if they are air fried or oven baked
You can easily make them vegan by ensuring the pasta you are using doesn't include any eggs (most pasta is usually made with only flour and water) also ensure the seasonings you are using are vegan such as herbs, spices and nutritional yeast
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Recipe
Pasta Chips
Ingredients
- 200 g short pasta (I've used Farfalle)
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 20 g Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
- Chilli flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil pasta in salted water as per the packet instructions. They should be cooked just over aldente
- Drain and place into a bowl. Season with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder and chili flakes (optional)
- Grate in the parmesan cheese and mix well so all the pasta is nicely coated
Air Fryer Pasta Chips
- Cook in a preheated airfryer for 10-12 minutes at 180°C/350°F, shaking half way until they are golden brown
Oven Baked Pasta Chips
- Place pasta on a baking tray lined with a baking sheet or parchment paper. Spread the pasta out so that they aren’t overlapping or touching. Bake at 200°C/400°F for 17 - 20 minutes (depending on oven strength) until they are nice and golden brown
Dorsa
So delicious, easy and fun to prepare.
I made it for a movie night with friends and they all loved it
Ayeh
Perfect for movie night!
Kimmie
Super easy and tasty! And seriously addictive. I put a little chicken salt on mine and they really hit the spot like a snack or a packet of chips would!
Ayeh
Oh yummy! Yes its the perfect substitute for chips 🙂
Parisa
So easy and fun to prepare. The pasta crisps were so delicious and the entire 500g of pasta were gobbled up by my two teenage sons and their friend in 15 minutes flat. My son would also recommend this as a snack for travelling on train or planes. He has put in his request already for any of our future travel plans
Ayeh
So happy that you and our sons loved it Parisa!! Great idea for a travelling snack 🙂
Dannielle
One of the easiest crispy snacks I’ve ever had. The kids loved them and wanted to take them to school.
Ayeh
Aw the best compliment when the kids love my recipes too, so happy they loved it 🙂 xx
Eleni
Delicious and so easy to make.
Ayeh
They're so easy right! So glad you loved them too x
Archita
Tried these with a spicy momo's chutney and they were phenomenal. Everybody loved them.
Ayeh
Oh yummy sounds so good!
Lina Beiruty
Such a yummy & crunchy snack. Even hubby loved it. Perfect snack for watching a movie in the evening. So easy and quick to make
Ayeh
The best movie snack 🙂
Maya Bartholomeo
Thank you so much for the oven baked option!♥️
Ayeh
You're most welcome Maya! xx
SUZANNE CASEMENT
These were amazing, thanks so much for the recipe
Ayeh
You are most welcome lovely! So glad you loved them too x
Jade
Absolutely amazing and my children can not get enough.. Thank for the recipe x
Ayeh
Love that! The best compliment is when the kids love it 🙂 xxx
vani
This was amazingg!! I tried making it. N got this really simple trendy recipe on ur website. Soo it was a cmplte yes. N my mum loved it too
Ayeh
So happy you and your mum loved it Vani xxxx
Ellie
These are so delicious such a great quick and easy snack. Worked great on the oven. Can have with any dip too
Ayeh
So glad you loved them too Ellie, yes perfect for dipping too 🙂
Sanjna
Simply marvelous. Perfect snack for those lazy days.
Ayeh
Yes love it for a lazy day 🙂
Sophia
This recipe was super easy (even in the oven) and super delicious! My kids chose this as their snack for movie night! I added parmesan cheese and it was fabulous!
Ayeh
Aw love that Sophia! The best snack for movie night 🙂
Rihanna
I enjoyed these! Definitely could’ve been cooked a little longer in the air fryer; they were a little chewy when i cooked them for 12 minutes. Other than that, I will be making these again!
Ayeh
Depends on your pasta shape lovely, if chewy just cook a little longer for the perfect crunch 🙂
Marzieh
Love it!
Ayeh
So glad you loved them too! x
Santhy
First time trying your recipe and it came out so nice..its super crispy and perfect healthy snack.Loved it !
Ayeh
Yay love that Santhy! xx
Mizah
Made it for the first time! They were delicious, crispy and addictive! Thank you for the recipe.
Ayeh
Yay so happy to hear you love them too!
Eunice Will
I made your recipe for pasta chips. Delicious but they are difficult to chew. What can I do? I’m having company tomorrow and wanted to include them in lunch
Ayeh
If they are chewy, that means they will need longer to bake as they should be nice and crunchy 🙂 Timing depends on the pasta shape and oven strength. Try baking a little longer to get them nice and crispy 🙂
Armine
This was amazing and very addictive. Perfect snack. Love everything you make. Thank you Ayeh!
Ayeh
He he yes! They're so addictive right!
Mizah
Made this using non-stick pan, they turned out great, delicious and crispy just the way I like! They are super addictive too! Tq for sharing the recipe!
Ayeh
So happy you loved it Mizah x
Mizah
Forget to rate the stars!
Ayeh
Thank you so much xx
Claire
Quick and crunchy are the perfect descriptors for this snack! I’m late to the trend but I’m so glad I finally tried it. Can’t wait to try tons of different spice combos 🙂
Ayeh
Better late than never, yes the spices are endless 🙂
B
Ok these are DELICIOUS!! The only takeaway I have from it (and this is probably my fault) is that I chose farfalle since I already had that in the pantry and the centers are a little tough to chew. Maybe I didn't boil them long enough or maybe I didn't leave them in the oven long enough. Either way they are still so GOOD!!! I think I'll try shells next time.
Carole
I'm never buying potato chips again!! So good.
Ayeh Manfre
Hehe yay love that!
Jeffrey L Campbell
I can't wait to try them.
Thank you.
Jeff
Ayeh Manfre
Wonderful! Hope you like them