Description
Delight in this unique and crispy Air Fryer Churro Pasta Chips recipe that transforms ordinary cooked pasta into a sweet, cinnamon-sugar coated snack. These golden bites are perfect for a quick treat made with simple ingredients and air-fried to crunchy perfection.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 8 oz (about 2 cups) pasta (such as rotini or farfalle)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and return the pasta to the pot to prepare for coating.
- Prepare cinnamon-sugar coating: Melt the unsalted butter in a small pan or microwave, then stir in the sugar and ground cinnamon until thoroughly combined.
- Coat the pasta: Pour the cinnamon-sugar butter mixture over the cooked pasta in the pot and toss gently to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat for a few minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Arrange pasta in air fryer: Spread the coated pasta in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding to promote crispiness.
- Air fry pasta chips: Cook the pasta chips for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning and crisping.
- Cool and serve: Remove the pasta chips from the air fryer and let them cool slightly on a plate before serving to allow them to crisp up further.
Notes
- Use pasta shapes like rotini or farfalle that hold coating well and crisp nicely.
- Make sure the pasta is well drained to prevent sogginess during air frying.
- Shaking the air fryer basket halfway through cooking is essential for even crispness.
- Serve these churro pasta chips as a sweet snack or dessert alternative.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain crispiness, but best enjoyed fresh.
