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

09 - Marinara sauce (optional)

# Directions:

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

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

03 - Incorporate Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper into the pasta. Toss well to ensure uniform coating.

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

05 - Arrange the pasta in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to promote even crisping, until golden and crunchy. Work in batches if necessary.

06 - Remove chips and allow to cool slightly before serving. Offer marinara sauce alongside if desired.

# Expert Advice:

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They're ready in 25 minutes flat, perfect for unexpected guests or when you need something more interesting than crackers.
The crispy-salty-cheesy combination is basically impossible to stop eating once you start.
Your air fryer finally gets to do something other than reheat leftovers.

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Don't skip the drying step after draining the pasta, or you'll end up with steamed chips instead of crispy ones.
Shaking the basket halfway through isn't optional—it's the difference between some pieces being golden and others still chewy.

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