# Components:
→ Pasta
01 - 9 oz short pasta (penne, rigatoni, or farfalle)
→ Coating
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
06 - ¼ tsp smoked paprika
07 - ½ tsp sea salt
08 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ To Serve (optional)
09 - Marinara sauce, for dipping
# Method:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until just al dente following package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to halt cooking. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
02 - Transfer cooled pasta to a large bowl and toss with olive oil until evenly coated.
03 - Add grated Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pasta. Toss until all pieces are uniformly coated.
04 - Set air fryer to 400°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
05 - Arrange pasta in a single layer inside the air fryer basket; work in batches if necessary. Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking basket halfway through, until golden and crisp.
06 - Remove chips and let cool slightly. Serve with marinara sauce if desired.
