Pasta Chips are one of the viral TikTok snack recipes. I am sharing a spicy Indian-style pasta chips recipe for an air fryer.
What are Pasta Chips?
As the name suggests, pasta chips are crisp and crunchy munchies made with boiled pasta. They are very similar to real chips.
Who would have thought that a humble cooked pasta could be transformed into a delicious munching snack? Like Dalgona Coffee and Chilli Oil Noodles , the pasta chips hack got viral on Tik Tok and Instagram .
The best part of this chips recipe is you can use any variety of pasta and seasoning of your choice; the creative possibilities are endless. Plus, they are utterly simple and easy to make.
Ingredients Required
Pasta: Use rotini, farfalle, spiralle, penne, or shell pasta.
Seasoning: Red Chili Powder, Chaat Masala, Garlic Powder, Parmesan Cheese, and Salt.
Olive Oil: It helps in sticking the seasoning to the chips and makes pasta chips crisp while air frying.
How To Make
Step 1) Boil pasta in salted water till al dente. Transfer to a colander and drain all the liquid. Allow boiled pasta to cool down.
Step 2) Spread pasta on a clean kitchen towel to ensure the pasta is dry and not too moist (images 1 & 2) .
Step 3) Transfer pasta to a mixing bowl. Add seasoning, salt, and olive oil. Toss together nicely to coat each pasta with the seasoning ( images 3 & 4 ).
Step 4) Preheat the air fryer to 180 degrees Celcius.
Step 5) Transfer pasta to the air fryer basket. Spread it on a single layer.
Step 6) Air Fry for 15 to 20 minutes, depending upon the size of the air fryer. Toss them twice or thrice while air frying to avoid burning.
Allow pasta chips to cool down a bit before serving.
Serving Suggestion
Pasta Chips are a delicious munching snack for parties, movie nights, or feeding a crowd. Serve them with a creamy sauce like whipped feta cheese, spicy mango dip , or avocado hummus .
My Tried & True Tips
Meal Prep Pasta: I highly recommend boiling your pasta in advance and storing it in the refrigerator. The pasta chips turn out better if made with day-old pasta sitting in the fridge than the freshly boiled batch.
A drizzle of olive oil helps in sticking the seasoning to the chips and making them crisp while air frying.
While air frying, do not overcrowd the basket. Arrange pasta in a single layer for even cooking.
Toss & Turn: While air frying the chips, toss and turn them once or twice for browning and cooking.
If you plan to store the pasta chips, allow them to cool down at room temperature before transferring them to an air-tight container. Store them like any other chips at room temperature.
More Air Fryer Snack Recipes
- Karela Chips
- Potato Chips
- Banana Chips
- Crispy Chickpeas
- Malai Broccoli Tikka
- Air Fryer Green Beans
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Ingredients
- ▢ 250 gram farfalle pasta
- ▢ ¼ Cup parmesan cheese powder
- ▢ 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ▢ 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala
- ▢ ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ▢ 4 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water till al dente. Transfer to a colander and drain all the liquid. Allow boiled pasta to cool down.
- Spread pasta on a clean kitchen towel to ensure the pasta is dry and not too moist.
- Transfer pasta to a mixing bowl. Add seasoning, salt, and olive oil. Toss together nicely to coat each pasta with the seasoning.
- Preheat the air fryer to 180 degrees Celcius.
- Transfer pasta to the air fryer basket. Spread it on a single layer.
- Air Fry for 15 to 20 minutes, depending upon the size of the air fryer. Toss them twice or thrice while air frying to avoid burning.
- Allow pasta chips to cool down a bit before serving.
- Serve pasta chips with dips of your choice.
Recipe Notes:
- Alternatively, you can deep fry these pasta chips in flavourless oil. Or bake them at 180 degrees Celcius on a baking sheet till crisp and golden.
- You can add other seasonings to pasta chips, like peri peri spice mix, Italian herbs, red paprika, etc.
- For vegan pasta chips, skip adding cheese.
Nutrition
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Air Fryer Pasta Chips Recipe
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 250 gram farfalle pasta
- ¼ Cup parmesan cheese powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water till al dente. Transfer to a colander and drain all the liquid. Allow boiled pasta to cool down.
- Spread pasta on a clean kitchen towel to ensure the pasta is dry and not too moist.
- Transfer pasta to a mixing bowl. Add seasoning, salt, and olive oil. Toss together nicely to coat each pasta with the seasoning.
- Preheat the air fryer to 180 degrees Celcius.
- Transfer pasta to the air fryer basket. Spread it on a single layer.
- Air Fry for 15 to 20 minutes, depending upon the size of the air fryer. Toss them twice or thrice while air frying to avoid burning.
- Allow pasta chips to cool down a bit before serving.
- Serve pasta chips with dips of your choice.
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Notes
- Alternatively, you can deep fry these pasta chips in flavourless oil. Or bake them at 180 degrees Celcius on a baking sheet till crisp and golden.
- You can add other seasonings to pasta chips, like peri peri spice mix, Italian herbs, red paprika, etc.
- For vegan pasta chips, skip adding cheese.
Nutrition
This is a creamy, one-pot, vegan pumpkin sauce pasta casserole. The beautiful orange colour of the pasta blends perfectly with the pumpkin season making it my favourite fall recipe.
This is the easiest pumpkin sauce pasta recipe. It requires only a handful of staple ingredients, an instant pot, and 20 minutes of your time.
The mundane pumpkin puree transforms into a bowl of fulfilling deliciousness with a drizzle of olive oil and a dash of coconut milk.
Reasons to LOVE Pumpkin Pasta Recipe
- vegan and vegetarian
- cheese and nut-free
- possible gluten-free (use GF pasta)
- easy to cook, one-pot pasta casserole
- requires only 10 minutes of cooking time
Ingredients Required
Pumpkin Puree: Follow my tips to make pumpkin puree at home from scratch or use a canned one. Do not use pumpkin pie filling instead of puree.
Tomato Sauce: I use my homemade marinara style sauce .
Coconut Milk: Use coconut cream or milk instead of regular dairy-based products to make a luscious pumpkin sauce.
Vegetable Stock: It gives flavour to the sauce. Or use 1 stock cube dissolved in 1 cup of warm water.
Fresh Herbs: From sage, thyme, and rosemary, to fresh basil, you can pick either of these herbs to add to the pumpkin sauce.
Other Ingredients: Onion, Garlic, Salt, Olive Oil
Pumpkin Puree
Homemade Pumpkin Puree
It is easy to make pumpkin puree at home. The same puree you can use to make pumpkin soup or spiced cake .
Follow the oven method or stovetop one to make smooth, luscious, flavoursome, and gluten-free pumpkin puree at home.
Oven Method: Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celcius. Place the pumpkin slices in a baking tray. Place 2 – 3 sprigs of rosemary along with a whole garlic pod between pumpkin slices. Sprinkle salt and drizzle 2 – 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the pumpkin slices.
Bake pumpkin for 20 minutes on each side. Check using a fork if the pumpkin flesh is tender. You can also roast them in an air fryer, as I do for my roasted pumpkin salad . Baking time may vary, depending upon the size and variety of the pumpkin. So check after the first 20 minutes.
Once roasted, scoop out the flesh of the pumpkin. Discard the skin. Grind the roasted pumpkin pulp along with garlic cloves to a smooth puree.
Stovetop Method: Drizzle oil in a cast-iron skillet or a pan. Add pumpkin slices and season with salt and crushed garlic. Cook on each side till fork tender. Discard skin, allow to cool, and blend to a smooth puree.
The Perfect Pasta Choice
My favourite ones are the penne and shell pasta. The sauce fills inside their shape, making each bite of pasta so juicy.
Or the long thread-like pasta such as spaghetti, tagliatelle, or fettuccine holds this rich pumpkin sauce perfectly.
Additional Vegetables
Here are a few vegetables that can make your pumpkin pasta more wholesome, colourful, and fulfilling:
Spinach Leaves, Kale
Sauteed wild mushrooms
Cherry Tomato or sun-dried tomato
Roasted and diced butternut squash, zucchini
How To Make
Making pumpkin pasta in an instant pot is a simple two-step process – Saute and Pressure Cook .
Saute Mode: Set the SAUTE Mode of IP for 5 minutes. Once the pot sets the timer, add olive oil, finely chopped garlic, and onion. Saute for 10 – 20 seconds. Next, add pumpkin puree, tomato sauce, salt, and seasoning, and stir to mix.
Add coconut milk, vegetable stock, and uncooked pasta. Stir to combine. Taste the liquid and add more seasoning if required.
Pressure Cook: Close the lid of the IP. Set the pressure valve to the sealing position. Set PRESSURE Cook mode for 5 minutes. After the set time, release the steam manually, and open the lid. Add fresh herbs, and the pumpkin pasta is ready to serve.
Serving Suggestion
The best way to enjoy a creamy bowl of pumpkin pasta is with homemade focaccia bread and a light, leafy salad on the side.
You can pack this creamy pasta for school or office lunchbox. It is so easy to reheat and carry around.
This pumpkin sauce pasta also makes a great potluck casserole for the fall season.
More Instant Pot Pasta Recipes
Chicken Burrito Bowl
Chicken Broccoli Pasta
Chicken Noodle Soup
Minestrone Soup
Spaghetti Alio Olio
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Ingredients
- ▢ 200- gram penne pasta
- ▢ 4 tablespoon olive oil
- ▢ 1 Cup pumpkin puree
- ▢ ½ Cup finely chopped onion
- ▢ 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- ▢ ¼ Cup pizza/pasta sauce ( see recipe her e )
- ▢ 1 Cup coconut milk
- ▢ 1 Cup vegetable stock
- ▢ Salt to taste
- ▢ 1 teaspoon oregano or thyme
Instructions
- Set the SAUTE Mode of IP for 5 minutes. Once the pot sets the timer, add olive oil, finely chopped garlic, and onion. Saute for 10 – 20 seconds to release the aroma of garlic.
- Next, add pumpkin puree, tomato sauce, salt, seasoning, and stir to mix.
- Add coconut milk, vegetable stock, and uncooked pasta. Stir to combine. Taste, the liquid and add more seasoning or salt if required.
- Close the lid of IP. Set pressure valve to sealing position. Set PRESSURE Cook mode for 5 minutes. After the set time, release the steam manually, and open the lid. Check pasta for doneness.
- Add fresh herbs, stir to combine, and pumpkin pasta is ready to serve.
- Serve instant pot pumpkin pasta with toasted bread slices and a salad.
Recipe Notes:
- Taste the canned pumpkin puree and then add salt in the pasta accordingly. Don’t forget to check the label of canned puree to make sure it’s vegan and gluten-free
- Do not use pumpkin pie filling instead of puree.
- In 5 minutes Pressure Cook mode you will get the al dente pasta. If you like to cook it slightly more, set the time 6 – 8 minutes.
- If the pasta is less saucy/creamy for your liking add ¼ Cup thick coconut cream in the end.
- In place of coconut milk, you can use almond milk or cashew milk as well.
Nutrition
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