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The Best Air Fryer Pasta Chips

These easy air fryer pasta chips are a simple, easy snack or appetizer that can be ready in less than 30 minutes! Full of whole grains, protein and fiber, these pasta chips are a healthier take on the regular chip but still have that satisfactory crunch!
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 216kcal
Author Rachel

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • oven

Ingredients

  • 8 oz whole grain pasta * penne, bowtie, rotini, shells
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a mixing bowl.
    8 oz whole grain pasta
  • Add lemon juice and mix well. Then add seasonings and toss to coat.
    1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/3 cup nutritional yeast, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • By air fryer: Preheat air fryer to 400F. Add pasta chips evenly spread out (you maybe have to cook in a couple batches to make sure the air fryer isn't too crowded). Cook for 8-12 minutes shaking a couple times to redistribute the chips.
  • By oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the pasta chips in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • It's ok if they aren't super crispy at first, let them cool for 10 minutes and they'll crisp up even more.

Notes

*In order to be gluten-free, select a gluten-free pasta.
Pastas short in length work best. See above post for full list of short pastas that work great for this recipe.
If you can't find nutritional yeast and aren't dairy-free, you can use parmesan. If you need a dairy-free replacement for nutritional yeast, I recommend cashews ground up to parmesan consistency.
Store pasta chips in a sealed container on the counter for up to 5 days.
Serve with marinara or your favorite dipping sauce!

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg