Fancy Pasta Chips

Ingredients

• 8 oz Penne Rigate (short pasta works best for chips)
• 4 quarts Water (for boiling pasta)
• 1 tablespoon Salt (kosher or sea salt for the pasta water)
• 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Truffle Salt (adds earthy truffle flavor)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (extra virgin recommended)
• 0.5 cup Marinara Sauce (optional, for dipping)

Instructions

1. Boil Water

   Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water, add 1 tablespoon of salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.

   Time: PT5M

2. Cook Pasta

   Add the 8 oz of penne to the boiling water and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

3. Drain Pasta

   Drain the pasta in a colander and give it a quick shake to remove excess water.

   Time: PT2M

4. Season Pasta

   Transfer the hot pasta to a mixing bowl. Add 0.25 cup grated Parmesan, 0.5 tsp black truffle salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Toss until every piece is evenly coated.

   Time: PT3M

5. Preheat Air Fryer

   Set the air fryer to 400°F and preheat for 3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 400°F

6. Arrange Pasta

   Spread the seasoned pasta in a single layer in the air‑fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding.

   Time: PT1M

7. Air Fry

   Air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through (at 6 minutes) to ensure even browning.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 400°F

8. Cool Slightly

   Remove the pasta chips and let them sit for 2 minutes; they will continue to crisp as they cool.

   Time: PT2M

9. Serve

   Serve the crunchy pasta chips with marinara or any dipping sauce of your choice.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

267

Protein

10 g

Carbohydrates

42 g

Fat

5 g

Fiber

2 g