Description
Homemade crispy farfalle chips elevate pasta into a crunchy snack sensation. Mediterranean flavors and simple ingredients combine for an irresistible appetizer that will keep you reaching for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) farfalle pasta
- ½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1.5 tbsps (22 mL) olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¾ tsp sea salt, or more to taste
- ½ cup (120 mL) marinara sauce
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Cook farfalle in generously salted water until achieving perfect al dente texture, then drain completely without rinsing.
- Seasoning Fusion: Transfer pasta to a spacious bowl, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and generously coat with Parmesan, Italian herb blend, garlic powder, and sea salt, ensuring even distribution through gentle tossing.
- Air Frying Technique: Preheat air fryer to 400°F, carefully arrange pasta in a single, non-overlapping layer to maximize crispiness, and cook for 9-11 minutes, intermittently shaking the basket to promote uniform golden-brown coloration.
- Batch Processing: For larger quantities, execute multiple cooking cycles to prevent overcrowding and maintain optimal crunch, removing chips when they reach a vibrant golden hue.
- Serving Suggestion: Transfer crispy farfalle to a wire rack for brief cooling, then present immediately alongside warm marinara sauce for an irresistible appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Pasta Selection Matters: Choose high-quality, thick-walled farfalle pasta for the best texture and crispiness.
- Oil Coating Technique: Use extra virgin olive oil sparingly to prevent soggy chips and ensure even, light coverage.
- Seasoning Balance: Mix dry seasonings before sprinkling to create a uniform flavor profile across all pasta chips.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Maintain single-layer spacing in the air fryer to guarantee maximum crunchiness and prevent steaming.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 341 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg