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Crispy Cheesy Garlic Pasta Chips served with marinara sauce.

Cheesy Garlic Pasta Chips

These Cheesy Garlic Pasta Chips are a crunchy, salty snack made with pasta, garlic, and cheese, perfect for satisfying snack cravings without much hassle.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Chips Ingredients
  • 8 oz Pasta (bowties, rigatoni, penne, or rotini) Use any preferred shape, but ensure it's not overcooked.
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil Helps with browning and seasoning adherence.
  • 1 tbsp Garlic powder Can substitute with fresh garlic.
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese Provides salty, nutty flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Mozzarella cheese (optional) Add during the last minutes of cooking for melting.
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • to taste Italian seasoning or dried parsley (optional) Enhances flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil pasta in salted water until just cooked. Avoid overcooking to ensure crispiness.
  2. Drain and let sit for a few minutes to allow excess water to steam off.
  3. Toss the pasta with olive oil, garlic powder, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and optional Italian seasoning until every piece is coated.
Cooking
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (or 360°F if your fryer runs hot).
  2. Air fry the pasta in a single layer for about 8 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket once or twice.
  3. When golden and crisp, remove from the fryer and sprinkle with extra Parmesan while hot.

Notes

Best served warm; can be paired with dips like marinara or ranch. Store any leftovers loosely covered to prevent sogginess.