Air Fryer Fusilli Pasta Chips: Crunchy Parmesan Topping, Easy Air Fryer Recipe, Air Fryer Snack Time

Ingredients

• 200 g Dry Pasta (any short shape such as penne, fusilli, or farfalle; broken into bite‑size pieces if long)
• 1 tsp Salt (for boiling water)
• 1 tsp Unsalted Butter (softened; adds richness to seasoning)
• 1 pinch Dried Oregano
• 1 pinch Dried Parsley
• 1 pinch White Pepper
• 1 pinch Seasoning Powder (generic all‑purpose seasoning (e.g., poultry seasoning))
• 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 2 tbsp Ketchup
• 2 tbsp Mayonnaise

Instructions

1. Boil Pasta

   Bring a pot of water to a boil, add 1 tsp salt, then add the dry pasta. Stir, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes until al dente.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 100°C

2. Drain and Cool

   Drain the pasta in a colander and let it sit for 1‑2 minutes to steam off excess moisture.

   Time: PT2M

3. Season Pasta

   Transfer the hot pasta to a mixing bowl. Add 1 tsp butter, a pinch each of oregano, parsley, white pepper, seasoning powder, and a pinch of salt. Sprinkle 2 tbsp grated Parmesan. Toss until evenly coated.

   Time: PT2M

4. Air Fry First Phase

   Pre‑heat the air fryer to 150°C if required. Spread the seasoned pasta in a single layer in the basket. Air fry for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 150°C

5. Stir and Continue Frying

   Open the air fryer, stir the pasta chips to ensure even cooking, then air fry for another 10 minutes at 150°C.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 150°C

6. Check Crispness

   After the total 15 minutes, remove a chip and let it cool for a few seconds. It should be crunchy throughout.

   Time: PT1M

7. Prepare Dipping Sauce

   In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp ketchup with 2 tbsp mayonnaise. Mix until smooth.

   Time: PT1M

8. Serve

   Transfer the crispy pasta chips to a serving plate, sprinkle any extra Parmesan if desired, and serve with the ketchup‑mayonnaise dip.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

260

Protein

8 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

5 g

Fiber

2 g