What matters
Very small or thin pasta may fall through or harden too quickly.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer Parmesan pasta chips
Air fryer Parmesan pasta chips with paprika. Boil short pasta first, dry it well and roast in small loose batches before adding finely grated cheese.
Total time
39 min
Calories
130 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Let cooked pasta steam dry
Four small snack servings from dry pasta. Use robust short shapes such as rigatoni; basket openings must be smaller than pasta. Preparation includes 5 minutes steaming dry.
Air Fryer Recipes
Pasta
Cheese
Recipe
Air fryer Parmesan pasta chips
Air fryer Parmesan pasta chips with paprika. Boil short pasta first, dry it well and roast in small loose batches before adding finely grated cheese.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Precook and drain
Boil pasta in water about 10 minutes or until just firm according to its pack. Drain and steam dry uncovered about 5 minutes. Gently blot surface moisture with a clean cloth.
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2
Mix and season
Toss with oil, paprika, oregano and salt. Reserve Parmesan. Use a suitable fine basket insert that retains pasta and larger broken pieces.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 180 °C. Roast two loose batches about 8 minutes each at 180 °C, shaking gently once. Check early; some shapes harden or darken quickly. A light golden colour is enough.
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4
Check and serve
Toss warm pasta with Parmesan outside the appliance. Cool slightly and check it is pleasantly crisp, not rock hard. Do not treat it as an easily dissolving young-child snack.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer Parmesan pasta chips
Serving guidance
Add Parmesan after roasting so it cannot blow loosely around the appliance.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Choose labelled vegetarian hard cheese instead of Parmesan if avoiding animal rennet.
Use a little garlic powder instead of oregano.
Nutrition per serving
130kcal
17.3 gCarbohydrates
4.9 gProtein
4.3 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer Parmesan pasta chips
No, boil until firm first. Raw dry pasta does not make a suitable snack with this method.
Surface water and a crowded basket slow roasting. Dry well and spread loosely.
No, it clings to warm oiled pasta and is added after cooking.
No, thickness, size and basket grid affect results. Do not assume very hard pieces are properly finished.
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