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Grilling 24x7 » Recipes » Crispy Southwest Air Fryer Pasta Chips

Crispy Southwest Air Fryer Pasta Chips

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southwest pasta chip with cheese and cilantro dipped in ranch

These Crispy Air Fryer Pasta Chips have gone viral on TikTok and for good reason.

This Southwest version served with my Southwestern Ranch dipping sauce takes this trend to a whole new level.

This recipe is super easy to make and can be done in your air fryer or conventional oven.

These take less than 30 minutes to make and will be a big hit with everyone who tries them

air fried pasta chip with dan o's seasoning

Viral Air Fryer Pasta Chips

I was making a Southwest Pasta Salad With shrimp and had some leftover cooked pasta that needed to be used up.

After seeing a bunch of people making these pasta chips on TikTok I knew I wanted to put my spin on this viral trend.

You can use any cooked pasta you like but I used Farfalle (bowtie pasta). Ziti, penne or large shells are all great options

crispy farfalle on air fryer tray

Ingredient List

  • Farfalle Pasta, Uncooked
  • Avocado Oil
  • Cotija Cheese
  • Cilantro, Fresh Chopped
  • Taco Seasoning
pasta chips with southwest ranch

Cooking Instructions

  1. Boil pasta in salted water for 8-10 minutes until fully cooked, Strain and dry completly. Add pasta to a large bowl then toss with avocado oil and seasoning.
  2. Spread pasta out on the trays and place in the air fryer to cook for about 15 minutes shaking and turning occasionally every few minutes. You want to cook them as long as possible without burning them for maximum crispiness.
  3. Once the pasta chips are crispy toss with fresh chopped cilantro and cotija cheese and a sqeeze of fresh lime. Serve with dipping suace of choice.
pasta chips on a plate topped with cheese and cilantro

Tips and Variations

Storage: After cooking the chips season immediately then let them cool completely before storing in a plastic bag or sealed container. The chips will stay crispy for about 5 -7 days before they start to get stale.

Pasta: Salt the water while cooking the pasta then drain and pat dry. Be sure not to overcook the pasta or it will tear apart when tossing with the seasonings.

Seasonings: You can season the chips however you like. I used Spicy Dan O’s seasoning but cajun or taco seasoning would both work great.

Oven: To make this recipe in the oven simply follow the same instructions but place the pasta chips on a sheet pan spread out and bake for 15-20 minutes moving them around occasionally until crispy.

Lime: It kills me that I didn’t have any limes in the fridge when I made this recipe so please do yourself a favor and give these pasta chips a squeeze of lime after they’re finished cooking.

southwest air fried pasta chip dipped in spicy ranch

Frequently Asked Questions

Are pasta chips actually crispy?

They really do get super crispy. Just make sure to spread out the pasta and not overcrowd the pan. Move the pasta chips around every few minutes and let them get as brown as you can without burning them.

What Dipping sauces are good with pasta chips

My southwest Ranch is great but you could also dip the pasta chips in salsa, sour cream, guacamole.

Why kind of air fryer do you recommend?

I have used both the basket and the tray style air fryer and both have their strengths. For this recipe I used My Instant Vortex Air Fryer Oven because you can spread out the chips to cook more evenly.

How long do the pasta Chips take to Cook?

They take about 15 minutes but this will vary from air fryer to air fryer. Keep and Eye on them and make sure to let them cool for 5 minutes for them to really crispy.

crispy farfalle on air fryer tray

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crispy southwest pasta chips topped with cilantro and cotija cheese

crispy air fried pasta chips made with farfalle pasta
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Crispy Southwest Air Fryer Pasta Chips

These Crispy Air Fryer Pasta Chips have gone viral on TikTok and for good reason. This Southwest version takes it to a whole new level.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword Pasta Chips
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 297kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer or Oven

Ingredients

  • ½ lbs Farfalle Pasta Uncooked
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil
  • ¼ cup Cotija Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro Fresh Chopped
  • 1 tsp Taco Seasoning

Instructions

  • Boil pasta in salted water for 8-10 minutes until fully cooked, Strain and dry completly. Add pasta to a large bowl then toss with avocado oil and seasoning.
  • Spread pasta out on the trays and place in the air fryer to cook for about 15 minutes shaking and turning occationally every few minutes. You want to cook them as long as possible without burning them for maximum crispiness.
  • Once the pasta chips are crispy toss with fresh chopped cilantro and cotija cheese and a sqeeze of fresh lime. Serve with dipping suace of choice.

Notes

Serving size is about 1 cup of pasta chips.
Note* for best results don’t overcrowd the pasta chips.cook in batches if needed.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg

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