Ingredients:

  • 12 oz (340g) Rigatoni or Penne pasta
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Salt
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (25g) Finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp (3g) Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) Dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) Smoked paprika

Instructions:

  1. Boil the pasta. Add the pasta to salted water. Pull it out 2 minutes before the package says 'al dente'. Note: This keeps the core firm so it doesn't collapse when air fried.
  2. Drain and dry. Pour the pasta into a colander. Let it sit and steam dry for 3 minutes. until the surface looks matte and not glossy.
  3. Oil the pasta. Place the warm pasta in your mixing bowl. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil until every tube is shimmering.
  4. Add seasonings. Sprinkle in the Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, pepper, and smoked paprika. Toss vigorously until a thick, savory paste forms on the pasta.
  5. Layer the basket. Spread the pasta in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Note: Don't stack them too deep or they won't crisp.
  6. Air fry. Set to 400°F (200°C) and cook for 12-15 minutes. Shake the basket every 5 minutes until the pasta is evenly browned.
  7. Final check. Remove the chips once they have a mahogany colored glow and feel hard to the touch.
  8. Cool down. Let them sit for 2 minutes. They actually get crispier as they cool.