20-Minute Air Fryer Pasta Fries - Kinda Healthy Recipes
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These garlic parmesan pasta fries are crunchy, flavorful, and super easy to make. And since they’re made with chickpea pasta, each serving has 9 grams of protein with simply sixteen grams of carbs!
I’ll stroll you through the recipe below and cover ingredient notes as we go. You too can find a printable recipe card at the bottom of the submit. It’s a easy recipe however if you have questions on anything I don’t cover, drop a comment and I’ll help you out.
All right, able to learn how to make crispy fries from pasta in an air fryer (or oven-we’ll get to that in a minute)?
Step 1: Partially cook 4 ounces of dry pasta.
Much like my Homemade Easy Mac recipe, I opted to cook my pasta within the microwave to cut down on time. Though you’re greater than welcome to cook your pasta on the stovetop.
In the event you go the microwave route, just you'll want to heed my recommendation on using a big bowl. I used a 1.5-quart and have yet to experience any overflow. The same can’t be mentioned for anything smaller, however. Should you don’t have a big bowl that’s microwave-safe, just go stovetop.
Pasta Notes
The recipe calls for Banza’s cavatappi pasta, which as you'll be able to see, look a bit like not-so-curly curly fries. Modify accordingly. I'll point out, nonetheless, that totally different sizes will seemingly affect the cook time. While I haven’t tested each pasta form beneath the solar, I’m guessing you would make pasta fries with just about any shape.
As for chickpea vs traditional pasta, I solely examined this recipe with chickpea pasta. I’ll report back once different readers have experimented. Much like shape, though, I’m guessing common ol’ pasta will work simply tremendous.
Step 2: Drain the pasta and toss with olive oil, grated parmesan, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Easy enough, right?
If you’re looking for a dairy free substitute, nutritional yeast is often a protected wager for a grated parmesan swap. I’m betting you'll be able to find a dairy free parmesan on the market as properly. Just grate it up your self and roll with that.
When it comes to quantities used, I’ll point out the experiments I did with my air fryer carrot fries. Reducing the amount of olive oil and grated parmesan will still work, but it surely does influence the quantity of diggity in the recipe quite a bit. So, I’d encourage you to stick to the script if at all attainable.
Step 3: Air fry at 400° for 12-14 minutes, shaking halfway via.
I used my 6.5-quart Ninja Foodi for this recipe. Cook occasions might fluctuate with different air fryers so I’ve included images of the starting point, halfway through air frying, and at the end of air frying.
On the halfway point, you may be able to shake the pasta sufficient to separate pieces. If not, use a spatula or tongs to rigorously separate any chunks of pasta fries to get even frying within the back half.
The pasta should be golden brown but not burned, and it must be barely smooth/chewy straight out of the air fryer. Don’t fear, it's going to get crispier in about 30-60 seconds.
Step 4: Dig in!
You can get as inventive as you’d like together with your dipping sauces, but it’s arduous to beat the classic-ketchup. I paired this combo with my air fried cauliflower gnocchi and fell in love! Though I did mix a bit Calabrian chili sauce for a spicy kick.
If you’re wanting to make a meal out of it, you would possibly strive pairing your pasta fries with one thing like my Nashville Hot Chicken Burgers, Crispy Chicken Sandwiches, or Sloppy Joes. Or, and this may be crazy, you can make some loaded fries with a protein like my bbq pulled pork.
Let me know what you give you!
What if I don’t have an air fryer?
To make these pasta fries within the oven, I might do every little thing the identical and put them on a baking sheet with a wire rack. In case you don’t have a rack, just flip them a time or two during cooking.
Since I haven’t tested them within the oven, I’m solely guessing on time and temp, but I know a number of recipes come out nice utilizing the same time and temp. Start there and simply keep in thoughts-the fries might be crispier after they come out of the oven. Don’t burn them to a crisp!
That’ll do it. In case you have any further questions, don’t overlook to drop a comment beneath. You too can join my free Facebook group to get some assist from the nearly 13,000 home cooks there.
Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Pasta Fries
Crispy, crunchy fries made from pasta shells that come together in about 20 minutes.
- Four oz Banza Cavatappi (or your selection of dry pasta)
- Pinch of Salt
- 2 C Water
- 1 Tbsp (16g) Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp (15g) Grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- Parsley Flakes and/or Crushed Red Pepper Flakes for Optional Toppings
1. Add the pasta, salt, and water to a big bowl (I used a 1.5-quart glass bowl) and microwave for two minutes and 30 seconds. Air fry at 400F for 12-14 minutes, shaking halfway by. The pasta should be golden brown and slightly chewy fresh out of the air fryer. You too can cook for 3-4 minutes in a pot of boiling water. 4. Add the pasta to an air fryer basket in a good layer. I used a ketchup + Italian Bomba Pepper sauce mix. 3. Once the pasta is evenly coated within the olive oil, sprinkle the parmesan, garlic powder, and pepper over the pasta. 2. Drain the water from the bowl earlier than adding the olive oil. Stir to coat, carefully separating any clumps of pasta stuck together. It would get crispier because it cools so do not over cook within the air fryer. Be careful not to burn. 5. Top with pink pepper, parsley flakes, and a pinch of salt. Stir and microwave a further minute, expecting overflow. Stir all the things collectively to evenly coat the pasta. You don't need to completely cook the pasta within the water. Serve along with your alternative of dipping sauce.
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