Save Crispy baked pasta chips tossed with a flavorful blend of seasonings, perfect for snacking or serving with dips.
I first tried making pasta chips out of curiosity and they quickly became a household favorite. It is fun to experiment with seasonings and they always disappear fast during movie nights.
Ingredients
- Pasta: 200 g (7 oz) short pasta (e.g. rigatoni, penne, farfalle)
- Oil: 2 tbsp olive oil
- Seasonings: 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional), 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional, or use nutritional yeast for vegan)
Instructions
- Prep:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook Pasta:
- Boil pasta in salted water until just al dente. Drain and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Toss:
- Combine pasta with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and Parmesan or nutritional yeast in a large bowl.
- Bake:
- Spread pasta in a single layer on the prepared sheet. Bake for 18–22 minutes, tossing halfway, until golden and crisp.
- Serve:
- Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy as is or with your favorite dip.
Save Last weekend, we shared a big bowl of these pasta chips with my cousins and every flavor was a hit. The kids loved dipping them into hummus and yogurt.
Flavor Ideas
Try a ranch, zaatar, or curry powder blend to switch things up. Mixing and matching dry herbs and spices brings new variety each time you make them.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the pasta chips with marinara sauce, hummus, or a simple yogurt dip for a tasty twist.
Crunchy Cooking Methods
For even more crunch, toss the pasta chips in an air fryer at 200°C (400°F) for 12–14 minutes. This works great if you only need a small batch!
Save Pasta chips make for a fun, crunchy snack and are a great way to reinvent leftovers. Try them with different dips for extra flavor.
Recipe Questions
- → Which pasta shapes work best for pasta chips?
Short, sturdy varieties such as rigatoni, penne, and farfalle hold up well and crisp nicely when baked.
- → Can I use the air fryer instead of the oven?
Absolutely. Air frying at 200°C (400°F) for 12–14 minutes yields extra crunch and a shorter cooking time.
- → What dips pair well with pasta chips?
Marinara, creamy hummus, or seasoned yogurt dips complement the savory, crispy pasta chips beautifully.
- → How can I make this vegan?
Simply replace Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast—this gives a savory flavor and keeps it dairy-free.
- → Are there other seasoning options for these chips?
Try mixes like ranch, zaatar, or curry powder for completely new flavor profiles suited to different tastes.