Viral TikTok Pasta Chips

Ingredients

• 200 g Organic Pasta (any short pasta shape like penne or fusilli)
• 2 cups Water (for boiling pasta)
• 1 tablespoon Salt (for the boiling water)
• 1 tablespoon Oil (neutral oil (e.g., vegetable or canola) added to boiling water)
• 1 teaspoon Black Salt (Kala Namak) (adds a tangy, sulfurous flavor)
• 1 teaspoon Regular Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
• 1 tablespoon Amchur Powder (dry mango powder for tanginess)
• 1 tablespoon Chaat Masala
• 1 tablespoon Red Chili Powder (adjust to heat preference)
• 2 tablespoons Corn Flour (creates the crisp coating)
• 1 Egg White (helps the coating adhere; optional for vegans)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for brushing after first fry; any neutral oil works)

Instructions

1. Boil Pasta

   Add 2 cups water, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 tablespoon oil to a large pot. Bring to a rolling boil over medium‑high heat.

   Time: PT5M

2. Cook Pasta

   Add the pasta to the boiling water, stir, and cook for 7 minutes until al dente.

   Time: PT7M

3. Drain and Dry

   Drain the pasta in a colander and let it sit for 1‑2 minutes to steam off excess water. The pasta should feel dry to the touch.

   Time: PT2M

4. Prepare Spice Mix

   In a mixing bowl combine black salt, regular salt, cumin powder, amchur powder, chaat masala, and red chili powder. Mix well.

   Time: PT2M

5. Coat Pasta

   Add the drained pasta, 2 tablespoons corn flour, 1 tablespoon of the spice mix, and the egg white to the bowl. Toss vigorously until every piece is evenly coated.

   Time: PT3M

6. Pre‑heat Air Fryer

   Set the air fryer to 180°C (350°F) and pre‑heat for 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: 180°C

7. First Air‑Fry

   Place the coated pasta in a single layer in the air‑fryer basket (you may need to work in batches). Air‑fry for 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: 180°C

8. Oil Brush

   Remove the pasta, drizzle or brush lightly with olive oil on all sides.

   Time: PT1M

9. Second Air‑Fry

   Return the lightly oiled pasta to the air fryer and cook for another 5 minutes at 180°C, shaking once.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 180°C

10. Final Seasoning & Serve

    Toss the hot crispy pasta with the remaining 1 tablespoon spice mix for extra flavor. Serve immediately.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

420

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

70 g

Fat

10 g

Fiber

3 g