TikTok Viral Pasta Chips Recipe (2024)

Pasta Chips are the latest TikTok food trend. Made with cooked pasta that’s coated with parmesan, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Then air fried (or baked in the oven) until crispy, crunchy & delicious!

Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce like marinara sauce or vodka sauce for a fun & easy appetizer or snack!

Pasta chips ingredients are simple. And you may have them on hand already!

What are pasta chips made of?

• Bowtie pasta (or other favorite pasta – see below for suggestions)
• Olive oil
• Parmesan cheese
• Garlic powder
• Italian seasoning
• Salt

Seasoning ideas

Swap out the garlic powder and Italian seasoning for one of these favorites:

• Everything Bagel Seasoning – try it with Smoked Salmon Dip
• Cajun Seasoning – perfect with a side of Chipotle Crema
• Taco Seasoning – great with Cilantro Lime Crema
• Chili Seasoning – yummy with Cheese Sauce
• Cumin
• Onion powder

What’s the best shape pasta to use?

Larger sized pasta shapes are best for this recipe, so that they’re easy to grab & dip, like a chip.

Here are some great options:

• Farfalle
• Rigatoni
• Penne
• Fusilli
• Cavatappi

How to make air fryer pasta chips

1. Boil pasta in salted water to just shy of al dente, about 8 minutes.
2. Drain.
3. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F(200 degrees C).
4. Coat pasta with oil, parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
5. Cook 6 minutes, tossing every 2 minutes to prevent sticking.Work in batches to avoid overlapping.
6. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and repeat with remaining pasta.
7. Enjoy!

How to make baked pasta chips

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F(200 degrees C).
2. Boil pasta in salted water to just shy of al dente, about 8 minutes.
3. Drain.
4. Coat pasta with oil, parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
5. Arrange on a baking sheet.
6. Bake 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden brown.
7. Enjoy!

Recipe tips

• Don’t overcook the pasta. Cook to shy of al dente because the pasta will continue to cook in the air fryer or oven.
• Work in batches. If air frying, work in batches to avoid overlapping the chips. This ensures even cooking.
• Shake the air fryer basket. Toss the chips every 2 minutes to avoid the chips sticking together.
• Allow to cool. The chips will continue to crisp as they cool.

Recipe FAQs

Dipping sauce ideas

• Marinara Sauce
• Vodka Sauce
• Buffalo Wing Sauce
• BBQ Sauce
• Honey Mustard
• Magic Dipping Sauce
• Ranch Dressing
• Blue Cheese Dressing
• Cheddar Mustard Sauce
• Cilantro Lime Crema
• Chipotle Crema
• White BBQ Sauce

More air fryer recipes

• Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
• Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
• Green Bean Fries
• Air Fried Chicken Tenders
• Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
• Air Fryer Falafel
• Air Fryer Zucchini Fries with Dipping Sauce

Moreappetizer recipes

• Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
• Prosciutto Wrapped Grana Padano
• Sausage Bites in White Wine with Creamy Mustard Dipping Sauce
• Baked Goat Cheese Appetizer
• Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip (3-Ingredient!)
• Ham and Cheese Pinwheels with “Everything” Bagel Seasoning

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