Keto Pasta Chips
Published June 18, 2022 • Updated July 18, 2022
A crunchy pasta alternative to chips
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A healthier alternative to chips, pasta chips is one crunchy snack that went viral on TikTok.
8
Servings
106
Calories
5.8g
Fat
10.9g
Protein
3.2g
Net Carb
10.8g
Total Carbs
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Crunchy pasta is actually a thing. Made famous from social media, these baked pasta chips are a healthy substitute to chips. TikTok is always feeding us unique, easy recipes that change our lives – like baked feta pasta and the wrap hack. And these pasta chips are no exception.
The hardest part of this recipe was trying to find a low-carb pasta that would bake up and be crispy. There are many keto pasta noodles out there but to work for this pasta chip recipe, they were either the wrong shape or the wrong texture (so they wouldn’t air fry correctly).
Luckily I found a gluten-free, keto pasta that was in a ziti pasta shape and would hold up to the air fryer when baked. After the noodles are cooked to al dente texture, we toss them in olive oil, parmesan cheese, garlic powder and Italian seasonings. Cooking the pasta in the air fryer evaporated the moisture while the oils coating the noodles make each pasta noodle extra crispy.
These keto pasta chips make the perfect alternative to popcorn on movie night or when you want something crunchy.
How to make pasta chips
- Cook pasta until al dente in texture. Drain water and add to a medium bowl.
- Add seasonings – grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic powder Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Air fry at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes. Enjoy!
Key ingredients
- Pasta – The low-carb pasta used in this recipe is a lupin flour pasta. It was the perfect size, shape and noodle type for this recipe. You might be able to use these wheat based keto noodles as well.
- Parmesan cheese – Added for flavor.
- Seasoning – A combination of garlic powder, Italian seasonings, salt and pepper are used to add a hint of Italy to our dish.
- Air fryer – The air fryer is key to getting that crispy, crunchy texture of our pasta chips; however, you can bake these in the oven at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until crispy.
Pasta Chips Recipe Video
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Ingredients
8 oz low-carb pasta
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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salt and pepper to taste
Step by Step Instructions
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Cook pasta
Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions. Cook until al dente. Drain and add to a medium bowl.
Quick Tip
This pasta tends to crumble easily so it's better to undercook the pasta to prevent crumbling. -
Add seasonings.
Add olive oil, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Toss or stir to coat.
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Air Fry
Place an even layer of pasta in the basket or tray of an air fryer. Air fry at 400 degrees for 6 minutes or until crispy. Enjoy once cooled.
I made these with chickpea pasta and they came out really crispy. I added a touch of smoked paprika for extra flavor.
I tried this with zucchini pasta and they turned out really crispy. Great low carb snack and the garlic adds nice flavor. Might try adding some heat next time.
I tried these last night with the lupini pasta I had on hand and they turned out great. Super crunchy and satisfying. Has anyone tried using different seasonings for variety?
I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe! You can definitely add different seasonings. Try sprinkling ranch seasoning mix on or everything bagel seasoning. A pizza blend of oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes would also be delicious!
I used palmini pasta for these and they came out really crunchy too. Added a little smoked paprika for a kick.