Ingredients:

  • 8 oz (225g) Rigatoni or Penne
  • 1 tsp (6g) salt for boiling water
  • 2 tbsp (28g) olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) black pepper
  • 2 tbsp (8g) finely grated parmesan cheese

Instructions:

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.
  2. Add pasta and cook for 2 minutes less than the package directions for al dente to ensure a firm bite.
  3. Drain pasta immediately in a colander; do not rinse to maintain residual starch for oil adherence.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Toss the hot, drained pasta into the oil mixture until every piece is glistening.
  6. Fold in the finely grated parmesan cheese until evenly distributed.
  7. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  8. Place the seasoned pasta in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  9. Air fry for 10–15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until the pasta is mahogany-colored and hard to the touch.