Post includes Weight Watchers points. As seen all over TikTok, home cooks everywhere are air frying leftover pasta to create crunchy and delicious chips. Turning leftovers into snacks is a genius way to use your air fryer, and air fryer pasta chips are sooooooo good, you’ll be rushing to whip them up! While most of the air fryer pasta chips seen online are savory, this version puts a sweet twist on the trend – we’re talking Churro style pasta chips in air fryer that have the perfect amount of cinnamon sugar goodness. Like these Air Fryer Potato Chips and Air Fryer Green Beans, This snackable treat is perfect for kids and adults and makes a great after-school, movie night, or game-day snack. You can even serve them up with a dipping sauce for a delectable dessert!
Why Make This Recipe
Frugal – Don’t throw away your leftover pasta…turn it into snackable pasta chips in air fryer. Perfect Snack – If you need a mid-morning snack, an afterschool treat for your kids, or a game day snack to feed a crowd, air fryer pasta chips churros style is the ultimate finger food. Sweet Treat – A light dusting of cinnamon and sugar is so sweet and satisfying.
Ingredient Notes
Pasta – Use your favorite pasta shape, but ones with a larger surface area are easier to pick up and ideal for dipping. Oil – Choose a light, neutral oil that won’t overpower the cinnamon and sugar. Cinnamon and Sugar – These two pantry staples give these air fryer pasta chips a sweet churros style flavor.
Ready to learn how to make pasta chips air fryer? Gather your ingredients and I will show you…
How To Make Pasta Chips In Air Fryer
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
Use leftover cooked pasta or cook pasta to al dente according to the package directions. In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon until well combined.Lightly coat the pasta with oil, then pour the cinnamon sugar over the pasta and mix until well coated. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F or 200 degrees C, then add the coated pasta into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 10-12 minutes or until the pasta is golden brown, tossing a couple of times during cooking. Serve these air fryer pasta chips warm or cold.
Pro Tips
Preheat the air fryer for the best results.Air fryer temperatures can vary slightly between brands, so use the provided cooking times as a guide. Check food for doneness and adjust cooking time as needed. Cook pasta to al dente; you don’t want to overcook it.Don’t crowd the air fryer basket. The pasta should be in a single layer, so cook in batches if needed.Use a light, neutral oil so it doesn’t overpower the flavor of the cinnamon and sugar.
Delicious Variations
Swap The Pasta – Experiment with different types of pasta to discover which type you prefer.Dip It – Pasta chips are perfect for dipping. For Churro style pasta chip use:Chocolate SauceCaramel SauceSweet IcingGo Savory – Swap out the cinnamon and sugar for a blend of savory spices like Italian seasoning, garlic, and parmesan cheese.
Prep And Storage
Prep Ahead – Cook pasta in advance or use leftover pasta if desired.Store – Pasta chips taste best just after cooking, but they can be kept up to 5 days in an airtight container.
FAQs
More Air Fryer Recipes You May Like
Air Fryer Fried Oreos.Crispy Air Fryer Potato Chips.Easy Air Fryer Churros.Air Fryer French Toast Sticks.Air Fryer Polenta Fries.Air Fryer Beets.Air Fryer Frozen Pierogies.
Serving Suggestions
Instant Pot Chocolate Covered Strawberries.Easy Crockpot Hot Chocolate.Pumpkin Salted Caramels.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 7 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this. Thank you for reading my Pasta Chips Air Fryer recipe post. And please come visit again as I continue to slice, dice, and dream up affordable Air Fryer recipes, Instant Pot Recipes, Southern Recipes, and more. Thanks for supporting Recipes from a Pantry, food blog.
