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Crispy fried pasta served as a delicious snack or appetizer.

Fried Pasta

Transform leftover pasta into a crispy, crunchy snack with this quick Fried Pasta Recipe, seasoned to perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 3 cups cooked pasta Use cold, leftover pasta for the best results.
  • 2 to 3 cups oil for frying Use oil for deep frying or 3 tablespoons for pan frying.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • a pinch chili flakes Optional for a kick.
  • to taste grated parmesan For tossing at the end.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Make sure your pasta is cooked, drained, and preferably cold.
  2. Pat the pasta dry to remove excess moisture, which can hinder crispiness.
Cooking
  1. For deep frying, heat oil to about 350°F and fry pasta in small batches for 2 to 4 minutes until golden and crisp.
  2. For pan frying, heat a thin layer of oil in a wide pan and stir pasta until browned in spots and crunchy.
  3. Immediately toss the fried pasta with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and parmesan. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Notes

Pair with your choice of dip such as marinara, ranch, or spicy mayo for serving. Store any leftovers in a container for up to a day and reheat in the oven or air fryer.