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Pasta Chips ( Air Fryer or Oven Baked)

These Pasta Chips are a viral trend on TikTok! These are worth the hype!! They are INSANELY DELICIOUS and make for quick and easy appetizer, snack, or meal!

Makes 4 (1 cup cooked or 2 oz. dry) servings

What are pasta chips?

Pasta that have been cooked then either deep fried, Ari fried, or oven baked-making them a crunchy and delicious snack, appetizer, or meal. 

What pasta can I use to make these pasta chips?

You can use any short pasta such as farfalle, elbow noodles, penne, rigatoni, ziti, rotini, and if you’d like use gluten free pasta!

I also love using Fiber Gourmet Pasta! It’s one of my NEW favorite low point pasta!  It’s Kosher, Vegan certified, non-GMO, and has zero artificial colors or flavoring-with only 17 net carbs vs. 41g, only 100 calories vs. 210 calories, & an astounding 25 gram of fiber vs. for a 2g serving of regular pasta.  I’m telling you, it has the same great taste, texture but with more fiber, fewer calories, and 1/2 the points than regular pasta! You just can’t go wrong with the Fiber Gourmet Pasta- now it’s a little more expensive but it’s so worth it to me to and it may be worth it to you!! You can find it HERE on Amazon-which sells it in a 6-pack.

Another great option is the Barilla Plus pasta, which can be found at most grocery stores or HERE on Amazon in an 8 pack- its also high in protein and lower in points than most regular pasta.  

What ingredients do I need to make these Pasta Chips?

  • Uncooked short pasta- farfalle, elbow noodles, penne, rigatoni, ziti, rotini, Fiber Gourmet pasta which is lower in points than regular pasta, if you have whole grain as a zero point food you can use whole grain for zero points or if you’re gluten free- use a gluten free pasta
  • Dried Italian seasoning
  • Garlic powder
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • Parmesan cheese-grated 
  • Pinch of red chili flakes-optional

Or another seasoning such as:

  • Dry ranch mix 
  • Rosemary, dried
  • Buffalo sauce 

What kinds of dips can I dip these pasta chips in?

How do I make Pasta Chips?

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Add pasta and cook according to box directions until al dente.

Drain pasta and add to a large mixing bowl.

Spray the pasta with a generous amount of olive oil cooking spray and toss until pasta is well coated.

Add the grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, Kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper, if desired. 

Toss to combine.

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees. 

Arrange pasta in air fryer basket, covering the bottom of the basket in a single layer-DO NOT overlap.

(depending on the size of your air fryer you may need to air fry the pasts in a few batches)

Cook for 4 minutes on 400 degrees. 

Toss and cook for another 4-5 minutes at 400 degrees. until you have reached your desired crispness.

Continue until all pasta chips have been made.

Serve pasta chips with this Zero Point Marinara Sauce or Homemade Skinny Alfredo Sauce, Cheese Dip, or Skinny Ranch Sauce.

 Ingredients: 

  • 8 oz uncooked short pasta- farfalle, elbow noodles, penne, rigatoni, ziti, rotini, Fiber Gourmet pasta which is lower in points than regular pasta, or if you’re gluten free- use a gluten free pasta
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Pinch of red chili flakes-optional

Air Fryer Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add pasta and cook according to box directions until al dente.
  3. Drain pasta and add to a large mixing bowl.
  4. Spray the pasta with a generous amount of olive oil cooking spray and toss until pasta is well coated.
  5. Add in grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper, if desired. 
  6. Toss to combine.
  7. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees. 
  8. Arrange pasta in air fryer basket, covering the bottom of the basket in a single layer-DO NOT overlap. (Depending on the size of your air fryer you may need to air fry the pasts in a few batches.)
  9. Cook for 4 minutes on 400 degrees. 
  10. Toss and cook for another 4-5 minutes at 400 degrees F. until you have reached your desired crispness.
  11. Continue until all pasta chips have been made.
  12. Serve pasta chips with this Zero Point Marinara Sauce or Homemade Skinny Alfredo Sauce, Cheese Dip, or Skinny Ranch Sauce.

Oven Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  3. Add pasta and cook according to box directions until al dente.
  4. Drain pasta and add to a large mixing bowl.
  5. Spray the pasta with a generous amount of olive oil cooking spray and toss until pasta is well coated.
  6. Add in grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper, if desired. 
  7. Toss to combine.
  8. Arrange the pasta in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. 
  10. Remove from oven.
  11. Serve pasta chips with this Zero Point Marinara Sauce or Homemade Skinny Alfredo Sauce, Cheese Dip, or Skinny Ranch Sauce.

Makes 4 (1 cup cooked or 2 oz. dry) servings

6 Points® per serving* the point value may vary depending on what kind of pasta you use.

How do I track this recipe in my WW app? 

Click the link below to go to the recipe builder. You’ll first need to sign into your WW account and then the recipe builder will upload. Be sure to edit the recipe with any ingredients that you use that are different. The recipe builder is the most accurate way to create, obtain, and track the Points®

*The recipe builder link only works for WW members located in the United States. If you are located outside of the United States, you’ll need to access the WW app manually to create the recipe in the recipe builder. 

Yield: 4

Pasta Chips ( Air Fryer or Oven Baked)

Pasta Chips ( Air Fryer or Oven Baked)

These Pasta Chips are a viral trend on TikTok! Let me tell you-they live up to the hype!! They are INSANELY DELICIOUS and make for quick and easy appetizer, snack, or meal.

Author: thepounddropper.com

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 oz uncooked short pasta- farfalle, elbow noodles, penne, rigatoni, ziti, rotini, Fiber Gourmet pasta which is lower in points than regular pasta, if your following the purple plan you can use whole grain or if you're gluten free- use a gluten free pasta! 
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Pinch of red chili flakes-optional

Instructions

    Air Fryer Directions:

    1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    2. Add pasta and cook according to box directions until al dente.
    3. Drain pasta and add to a large mixing bowl.
    4. Spray the pasta with a generous amount of olive oil cooking spray and toss until pasta is well coated.
    5. Add in grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper, if desired. 
      Toss to combine.
    6. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees. 
    7. Arrange pasta in air fryer basket, covering the bottom of the basket in a single layer-DO NOT overlap. (Depending on the size of your air fryer you may need to air fry the pasts in a few batches.)
    8. Cook for 4 minutes on 400 degrees. 
    9. Toss and cook for another 4-5 minutes at 400 degrees F. until you have reached your desired crispness.
    10. Continue until all pasta chips have been made.
    11. Serve pasta chips with this Zero Point Marinara Sauce or Homemade Skinny Alfredo Sauce, Cheese Dip, or Skinny Ranch Sauce.


    Oven Directions:

    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    3. Add pasta and cook according to box directions until al dente.
    4. Drain pasta and add to a large mixing bowl.
    5. Spray the pasta with a generous amount of olive oil cooking spray and toss until pasta is well coated.
    6. Add in grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper, if desired. 
      Toss to combine.
    7. Arrange the pasta in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
    8. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. 
    9. Remove from oven.
    10. Serve pasta chips with my Zero Point Marinara Sauce or Homemade Skinny Alfredo Sauce, Cheese Dip, or Skinny Ranch Sauce.

    Makes 4 ( 1 cup cooked or 2 oz. dry) servings

    6 Points® per serving* point value will vary depending on what kind of pasta you use.

Notes

  • Nutritional information was calculated using Fiber Gourmet Pasta and may vary depending on the brand of pasta you use.
  • Smartpoints: GREEN: 4 smartpoints per serving if using Fiber Gourmet pasta, 6 smartpoints per serving if using Barilla Plus Penne, or 7 smartpoints per serving if using Barilla Farfalle  BLUE: 4 smartpoints per serving if using Fiber Gourmet pasta, 6 smartpoints per serving if using Barilla Plus Penne, or 7 smartpoints per serving if using Barilla Farfalle  PURPLE: 1 smartpoint per serving if using whole grain pasta 

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 150Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 270mgCarbohydrates: 44gNet Carbohydrates: 22gFiber: 20gSugar: 0gProtein: 9g

Do not use the WW nutritional calculator to calculate points. The nutritional calculator does take zero point food ingredients into consideration and will not be accurate. Personal Point values and nutritional information are estimated and calculated using the brand of ingredients listed in the recipe. PersonalPoints values may vary depending on the brand of ingredients used and depending on your customized zero point foods list. To accurately calculate the Personal Point value on a recipe you will need to enter the ingredients in the WW app recipe builder by going to the top bar in your WW App and selecting “My Foods” then when you are in my foods select “Recipes” then click “Create” in top corner, this is where you will build the recipe, give it a name, select how many servings it makes and then add all ingredients.

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