Crispy Pasta Chips

Deep fried method

1. Cook pasta until al-dente or use left over pasta to make these chips. I prefer bow tie (farfalle) pasta to make chips as it looks very pretty and also crisp evenly when deep fried.
2. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add a generous amount of salt and 2 teaspoons of olive oil to boiling water. Add pasta to boiling water, and cook it very al-dente.
3. Drain pasta from boiling water. Immediately spread it on a couple of kitchen paper towels to dry it out. IMPORTANT: Make sure to dry the cooked pasta well. If pasta is dry, water in pasta will cause a spattering of oil when deep fried.
4. Olive oil was used to fry pasta in this recipe. Olive Pomace oil, extra virgin olive oil, or vegetable oil should work.
5. Heat oil in a deep pan. Once the oil is hot, deep-fry the pasta, till it turns golden brown.
6. While pasta is frying, make the seasoning. In a small bowl combine salt, ground pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, and a little Parmesan cheese on top to finish off.
7. Drain pasta from the oil into a large bowl.
8. Add seasoning to it immediately. Toss well and serve.

Air fryer method

1. Cook pasta of your choice very al-dente in salted boiling water.
2. While the pasta cooks make the seasoning. Combine salt, ground pepper, cayenne, garlic powdered and parmesan cheese.
3. Drain pasta into a bowl. Add 2 to 3 teaspoon olive oil over cooked pasta.
4. Add seasoning mix to pasta. Toss well.
5. Air fryer at 400F for 10-12 minutes, tossing pasta in the basket a few times in between.
6. Remove from the air fryer and let it cool for a few minutes.
7. Serve with any dipping sauce. We love spicy marinara sauce, cheesy alfredo sauce, and penne vodka dipping sauce.