Description
Crispy Farfalle Chips bring Italian pasta innovation to snack lovers everywhere. Delicate butterfly-shaped noodles turn golden and crunchy when baked with parmesan and herbs, creating an irresistible treat you cannot stop munching.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) farfalle pasta
- ½ cup (50 grams) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1.5 tablespoons (22 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt, or more to taste
Dipping Sauce:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) marinara sauce
Instructions
- Boil farfalle pasta in salted water for 8-9 minutes until perfectly tender yet firm, ensuring it reaches al dente consistency.
- Thoroughly drain pasta in a colander, allowing excess water to completely escape without rinsing the pasta.
- Transfer pasta to a spacious mixing bowl and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, ensuring each pasta piece is lightly coated.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese, dried Italian herb blend, granulated garlic powder, and finely ground sea salt over the pasta, gently tossing to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (204°C) and arrange pasta in a single, non-overlapping layer to guarantee maximum crispiness.
- Cook for 9-11 minutes, pausing every 3-4 minutes to shake the basket and promote uniform browning and crunchiness.
- If preparing large quantities, work in multiple batches to prevent overcrowding and maintain optimal crispness.
- Remove pasta chips when golden brown and crisp, allowing them to cool for 2-3 minutes on a wire rack.
- Serve immediately alongside warm marinara sauce for a delightful dipping experience.
Notes
- Start with completely dry pasta to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent soggy results.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a more intense, rich flavor profile.
- Experiment with different seasonings like smoked paprika or red pepper flakes for unique taste variations.
- Allow chips to cool completely to achieve maximum crunchiness and prevent immediate softening.
- Store any leftover chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days to maintain their crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg