Air Fryer Pasta Chips (Viral TikTok Recipe)

Name: Air Fryer Pasta Chips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 8 oz Rigatoni pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ cup parmesan cheese (grated); ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon Italian seasonings; ½ teaspoon black pepper; Salt to taste; Chopped parsley (to garnish)

Air fryer pasta chips are a delicious appetizer made of crisp air fried pasta coated in seasonings and parmesan cheese and dunked in marinara. Cooked pasta is tossed with a tasty seasoning blend, and the noodles are air fried until they are just as crunchy as your favorite chips. A coating of fresh parmesan gives them a salty and savory flavor that will have you coming back for more.

A plate of air fried pasta with a small bowl of marinara sauce.

TikTok pasta chips became viral for a good reason. Fried pasta chips are great for using up leftover pasta, and they cook to crispy perfection in mere minutes. You are going to love these crispy and flavorful fried pasta chips as an afterschool snack.

If you love making TikTok inspired recipes, try my Baked Oats {3 Ways} , Baked Feta Pasta or my Whipped Coffee (Dalgona Coffee) .

Why You’ll Love This Air Fried Pasta

It’s frugal. Have leftover pasta? Turn your leftovers into a fun snack for after school, movie night, or anytime you need something crispy and salty.
It’s unexpected. Fried pasta chips? You bet! These snackable pasta chips are perfectly crispy and don’t take like eating raw pasta. I promise!
It’s versatile. Easily customize air fryer pasta chips by tossing with your favorite seasoning blends or using different dipping sauces. The possibilities are endless.

Pasta Chips Ingredients

Ingredients needed for air fryer pasta chips.

Pasta: You can make air fryer pasta chips with various pasta noodles. I used Rigatoni pasta, but any larger pasta noodles will work.
Olive Oil: Or use your favorite light, neutral-flavored oil.
Parmesan cheese: Use freshly grated cheese whenever possible.
Seasoning: A combination of garlic powder, Italian seasonings, black pepper and salt to taste, flavor these fried pasta chips.
Chopped Parsley: to garnish.

How To Make Air Fryer Pasta Chips

Prepare the pasta. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions minus 1 minute and transfer the cooked pasta to a large bowl.

Seasoning cooked noodles for air fryer pasta chips.

Season the pasta. Drizzle the olive oil and toss. Add the parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasonings, black pepper and salt. Mix until well combined.
Prepare the equipment. Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.

Cooked pasta noodles in air fryer for tiktok pasta chips.

Air fry Pasta chips. Arrange the pasta in a single layer in the air fryer basket and top with cooking spray again. Air fry for 8-10 minutes until they turn crispy and golden.
Garnish and serve. Garnish the pasta chips with fresh parsley and serve with marinara sauce.

A plate of fried pasta chips and one fried noodle dipping into marinara sauce.

Tips To Make TikTok Pasta Chips

Cook the pasta 1 minute less than recommended.
Drain the pasta well before proceeding with the recipe.
Cook the pasta up to 2-3 days in advance and store it in the fridge. Toss the cooked pasta with a small amount of oil to prevent it from sticking together. Rinse and drain the pasta befoer continuing with the recipe.
Toss the pasta with the oil and seasonings until all of the pasta is well coated.
Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. The pasta should be cooked in a single layer.
Shake the air fryer basket a few times while the pasta chips cook.

Frequently Asked Questions

What pasta shape works best for Air Fried Pasta?

All pasta shapes will work, but pasta with a larger surface area is good for gripping and dipping—Rigatoni, bowtie pasta, Penne and Ziti work best for these TikTok pasta chips.

Do fried pasta chips tastes like raw pasta?

Part of the appeal of this recipe is the shock over the incredible texture and flavor of air fried pasta. Although they look like raw pasta, the pasta is cooked and the experience is quite different and wonderful. You and your guests will love these.

Can I bake pasta chips?

Yes! If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake these pasta chips. Spread the pasta onto a lined baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes at 400 degrees F. Toss the pasta several times to get crispy on all sides.

How do I store fried pasta chips?

Air fryer pasta chips are best when enjoyed right away, but they can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days. You can reheat them for a few minutes in the air fryer before serving again.

What to serve with Air Fryer Pasta Chips?

Pasta chips are perfect for snacking but make a great starter for a tasty Italian meal of Pesto Stuffed Chicken , Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets , and Low Carb Chicken Parmesan Skillet.

Air fryer pasta chips on a serving platter with marinara.

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