Air Fryer Pasta Chips

Ingredients

• 200 g Dry Pasta (penne or fusilli) (short shapes work best for crispiness)
• 1 tablespoon Sea Salt (for seasoning the boiling water)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra‑virgin preferred for flavor)
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano (Dad's oregano as mentioned in the video)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 30 g Pecorino Romano Cheese (finely grated; Parmesan can be used as a substitute)

Instructions

1. Boil Water

   Fill a large pot with 4‑5 L of water, place over high heat, and bring to a rolling boil.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 100°C

2. Cook Pasta

   Add the dry pasta to the boiling water, stir once, and cook for about 12 minutes until al dente.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 100°C

3. Drain and Return Pasta

   Drain the pasta in a colander, then return it to the pot or a large mixing bowl.

   Time: PT2M

4. Season the Pasta

   Add olive oil, black pepper, dried oregano, and garlic powder to the hot pasta. Toss thoroughly so every piece is evenly coated.

   Time: PT2M

5. Add Cheese

   Sprinkle the grated Pecorino (or Parmesan) over the seasoned pasta and mix until the cheese is evenly distributed.

   Time: PT1M

6. Pre‑heat Air Fryer

   Set the air fryer to 200 °C (390 °F) and let it pre‑heat for about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 200°C

7. Air‑Fry the Pasta

   Spread the seasoned 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 to ensure even browning.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: 200°C

8. Cool and Serve

   Remove the pasta chips, let them sit for 2 minutes to finish crisping, then transfer to a serving bowl.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

555

Protein

14 g

Carbohydrates

70 g

Fat

22 g

Fiber

3 g