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Crispy pasta chips served with a creamy sauce for dipping is a great party snack! Deep fry in oil or use an air fryer to make a crispy snack using pasta. With the right spices and seasonings added to it, it makes a perfect appetizer.
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- 📋Crispy Pasta Chips
About pasta chips
I shared the pasta chips recipe 3 years ago and now Tik Tok’s latest trend is air fryer pasta chips! I knew it coming! haha! You don’t want to miss this latest trend. Get creative with your pasta and make something exceptionally unique. This crispy crunchy snack has two of your favorite foods – pasta and chips! Hot chips made of pasta are great winter snacks and if you are looking for ideas for unique game day snacks this will be just perfect.
A fun finger food that is great for scooping out some spicy marinara sauce or cheesy Alfredo sauce. The Crispy Pasta Snack recipe is easy to make and needs very minimal ingredients, with flavors that will knock you off! Boiled pasta is deep fried in olive and seasoned with garlic, cayenne, pepper, and salt with Parmesan sprinkled on top to finish off the chips.
Try these chips with a cold beer. You’re welcome!
Fried pasta may sound a little strange to some, some might even call me crazy to try something like fried bow tie pasta, but you’ll never know how amazing this fried pasta is until you try. These are amazing!
Ingredients
Here’s what you need-
- 1lbbowtie pasta or any pasta of your choice
- Olive oil for deep frying (check below for air fryer method)
- ¼cupParmesan cheesegrated
- 1 ½teaspoonred chili powder or cayenne pepper
- 2teaspoongarlic powder
- 1teaspoonground pepper
- Salt to taste
How to make crispy pasta chips (deep fried method)
- You can use fresh cooked pasta or leftover pasta to make these chips. I prefer bow tie (farfalle) pasta to make chips as it looks very pretty and also crisp evenly when deep fried.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add a generous amount of salt and 2 teaspoons of olive oil to boiling water. Add pasta to boiling water, and cook it very al-dente.
- Drain pasta from boiling water. Immediately spread it on a couple of kitchen paper towels to dry it out. IMPORTANT: Make sure to dry the cooked pasta completely. If pasta is not dry, water in pasta will cause a spattering of oil when deep fried.
- Have the seasoning ready before. In a small bowl combine salt, ground pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, and a little Parmesan cheese on top to finish off.
- Olive oil was used to fry pasta in this recipe. Olive Pomace oil, extra virgin olive oil, or vegetable oil can be used.
- Heat oil in a deep pan. Once the oil is hot, deep-fry the pasta, till it turns golden brown.
- Drain pasta from the oil into a large bowl. Add seasoning to it immediately.
- Toss well and serve.
While chips made of pasta are amazing on their own, we love it with some dipping sauce. Spicy marinara sauce, cheese-y Alfredo sauce, and penne vodka dipping sauce are some dipping sauce options you can use.
How to make it in air fryer
- Cook pasta of your choice very al-dente in salted boiling water.
- While the pasta cooks, make the seasoning. Combine salt, ground pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, and parmesan cheese.
- Drain pasta into a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil over cooked pasta.
- Add seasoning mix to pasta and toss.
- Air fryer at 400F for 10-12 minutes, tossing pasta in the basket a few times in between.
- Remove from the air fryer and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Serve with any dipping sauce. We love spicy marinara sauce and cheesy alfredo sauce for dipping.
Expert tips
- Cook pasta very al-dente as you will cook it further while frying it in oil or air fryer.
- Fry pasta in batches (both deep fryer and air fryer method). Do not overcrowd while frying. It can prevent pasta from turning perfectly crispy.
- If you are deep frying in oil use olive oil like olive Pomace oil or extra virgin olive oil. Vegetable oil like canola oil or sunflower oil will work too.
- Change up the seasoning according to your taste. Add any extra spices that you like – onion powder, dry herb seasoning.
- The trick to perfectly crispy chips made of pasta in the air fryer is to use less oil. 1 to 2 teaspoons of oil is all you need.
FAQS
What is the best pasta to use?
You can use any type of pasta. I prefer bow tie (farfalle) pasta to make chips as it looks very pretty and also crisp evenly when deep fried. Some other popular options are – penne, rigatoni, lasagna, fusilli pasta.
Can I make it in the oven?
If you don’t want to deep fry and don’t own an air fryer, you can bake in the oven. Bake cooked, pat dried pasta in a preheated oven at 400F for 20 to 25 minutes or until crispy. Baked pasta can’t be compared to air fryer chips or deep-fried chips.
Seasoning variations
Fried pasta seasoned with just salt – simple but amazing.
Salt and pepper seasoning – So good!
Salt, pepper, cayenne, garlic powder – an extra boost of flavors with a kick!
Salt, garlic powder, ginger powder – Asian-inspired seasoning. Don’t forget to sprinkle some sesame seeds here.
Salt, pepper, mixed dry herbs – Italian seasoning. Familiar flavors with pasta that always work.
Why is the crispy pasta hard?
If pasta is not cooked first before frying, the texture won’t be right. You’ll end up with too crunchy chips that are hard to bite. Always cook pasta al-dente then fry it.
MORE PARTY OR GAME DAY APPETIZERS
- Baked Potato Wedges
- Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
- Baked Potato Roses
- Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
- Chicken Tenders
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📋Crispy Pasta Chips
Jyothi Rajesh
Crispy pasta chips served with a creamy sauce for dipping is a great party snack! Deep fry in oil or use an air fryer to make a crispy snack using pasta. With the right spices and seasonings added to it, it makes a perfect appetizer.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 454
Ingredients
- 1 lb bowtie pasta
- Olive oil for deep frying
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 ½ teaspoon red chili powder or cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
To serve-
- Marinara sauce or
- Cheesey alfredo sauce
Instructions
Deep fried method
Cook pasta until al-dente or use left over pasta to make these chips. I prefer bow tie (farfalle) pasta to make chips as it looks very pretty and also crisp evenly when deep fried.
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add a generous amount of salt and 2 teaspoons of olive oil to boiling water. Add pasta to boiling water, and cook it very al-dente.
Drain pasta from boiling water. Immediately spread it on a couple of kitchen paper towels to dry it out. IMPORTANT: Make sure to dry the cooked pasta well. If pasta is dry, water in pasta will cause a spattering of oil when deep fried.
Olive oil was used to fry pasta in this recipe. Olive Pomace oil, extra virgin olive oil, or vegetable oil should work.
Heat oil in a deep pan. Once the oil is hot, deep-fry the pasta, till it turns golden brown.
While pasta is frying, make the seasoning. In a small bowl combine salt, ground pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, and a little Parmesan cheese on top to finish off.
Drain pasta from the oil into a large bowl.
Add seasoning to it immediately. Toss well and serve.
Air fryer method
Cook pasta of your choice very al-dente in salted boiling water.
While the pasta cooks make the seasoning. Combine salt, ground pepper, cayenne, garlic powdered and parmesan cheese.
Drain pasta into a bowl. Add 2 to 3 teaspoon olive oil over cooked pasta.
Add seasoning mix to pasta. Toss well.
Air fryer at 400F for 10-12 minutes, tossing pasta in the basket a few times in between.
Remove from the air fryer and let it cool for a few minutes.
Serve with any dipping sauce. We love spicy marinara sauce, cheesy alfredo sauce, and penne vodka dipping sauce.
Notes
- Cook pasta very al-dente as you will cook it further while frying it in oil or air fryer.
- Test a small batch of cooked (well-drained) pasta in a deep frying pan. If you drain well it should work just fine, pasta will fry well.
- If you find pasta to stick together, toss the cooked pasta in plain flour, and then deep fry it, your pasta should crisp up beautifully.
- Fry pasta in batches (both deep fryer and air fryer method). Do not overcrowd while frying. It can prevent pasta from turning perfectly crispy.
- If you are deep frying in oil use olive oil like olive Pomace oil or extra virgin olive oil. Vegetable oil like canola oil or sunflower oil will work too.
- The trick to perfectly crisp chips in the air fryer is to use less oil. 1 to 2 teaspoons of oil is all you need.
Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
Nutrition
Calories: 454kcalCarbohydrates: 87gProtein: 17gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 108mgPotassium: 286mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 361IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 2mg
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Created by Jyothi Rajesh
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I’m Jyothi Rajesh (Jo for short) and i’m the founder of the food blog, Curry Trail where I share my culinary Adventures. I live in Bangalore, India. I’m a mom of two beautiful kids. My passion is creating and sharing delicious and easy recipes for the home cook. I have been blogging since 2007 and many of my recipes have appeared in both online and print publications over the years.Learn more about Jyothi Rajesh.
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Reader Interactions
Andy says
Can they be served cold
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Jyothi Rajesh says
I’d recommend serving it hot so it’s nice and crunchy.
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Ann says
I love this! My family can’t get enough of this. Thank you!Reply
Jyothi Rajesh says
I’m sooo glad you and your family loved it Ann. Thank you!
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Imperfect says
Made these (except with rigatoni) into honey BBQ Fritos. The first time i followed a different recipe and didn’t boil them but just left them in hot water for 30 mins. It didn’t work out so well as the pasta ended up being too crunchy. This time, i boiled them according to this recipe and they are noticeably better.Reply
Jyothi Rajesh says
I’m glad you liked the recipe. Yes I have tested both with boiled pasta (cooked pasta) and uncooked pasta multiple times. I found boiled pasta gives you better and edible pasta chips 😀
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Imperfect says
Made these (except with rigatoni) into honey BBW Fritos. The first time i followed a different recipe and didn’t boil them but just left them in hot water for 30 mins. It didn’t work out so well as the pasta ended up being too crunchy. This time, i boiled them according to this recipe and they are noticeably better.
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Kelly says
Just made this off of your recipe as I had extra lasagna noodles left in the box, so I just broke them apart into different sizes. What a great idea so thanks for sharing! I also served them with a side of penne vodka dipping sauce 🙂Reply
Jyothi Rajesh says
Glad you liked this Kelly
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Linda P says
These look awesome, but I am curious if you could use an air fryer?Reply
Jyothi Rajesh says
Though I haven’t experimented in air fryer, I guess you could definitely fry it in air fryer.
If you do try it in air fryer, please do come back and let us know.
Grace Hallett says
Tossed mine with cinnamon/sugar! Yummy.Reply
jyothirajesh says
Oh yes, yum with cinnamon and sugar! Thank you for trying the recipe
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Holli says
What a great sounding recipe. I could just sit and munch on these snacks every day! Thank you for sharing.Reply
jyothirajesh says
thank you Holli
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April says
I have tried almost everything pasta but not pasta chips! Fantastic recipe to entertain my family and friends – thank you for sharing!Reply
jyothirajesh says
Glad you liked it April, hope you try it
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Marisa Franca says
I’m a pasta lover any way I can get it — YUM!! And now as a tasty snack is a way to expand my pasta eating. We have fried ravioli as an appetizer but not different shapes of pasta. I know this family would go nutty over the snack. Can’t wait to make it this weekend.Reply
jyothirajesh says
Hope you like it. Thank you Marisa
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Mahy Elamin says
Oh my goodness! I need to try this! I am obsessed with pasta! Pasta is one of my favorite thing (its made from the same thing bread is, after all!) I’ve never heard of this before but it’s such a great idea!!Reply
jyothirajesh says
If you like pasta, you will definitely like these pasta chips 🙂
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Cheese Curd In Paradise says
What a cool idea! I haven’t had pasta chips before and it sounds like such a fun way to enjoy pasta! My kids would love all the different shapes!Reply
jyothirajesh says
Thank you, yes different shapes and colored pasta would be a great choice
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Danielle Wolter says
These look so fun!! How delicious 🙂 WHat a great idea for a snack. This is def something I want to try.Reply
jyothirajesh says
Thank you Danielle
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