Air Fryer Pasta Chips (Churros Style)

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There’s a good reason Air Fryer Pasta Chips are a viral sensation! A fun and flavorful snack, these churro-style pasta chips in air fryer are coated with a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating for a crave-worthy treat everyone will love. 

Post includes Weight Watchers points.

top down view of the completed pasta chips air fryer recipe

Sometimes viral recipes aren’t all they are hyped up to be. But these air fryer pasta chips are incredibly delicious, totally addictive, and well worth the effort. Pasta lovers can rejoice because this super popular trend is taking cooked pasta to a whole new level of yum.

As seen all over TikTok, home cooks everywhere are air frying leftover pasta to create crunchy and delicious chips. Turning leftovers into snacks is a genius way to use your air fryer, and air fryer pasta chips are sooooooo good, you’ll be rushing to whip them up!

While most of the air fryer pasta chips seen online are savory, this version puts a sweet twist on the trend – we’re talking Churro style pasta chips in air fryer that have the perfect amount of cinnamon sugar goodness.

Like these Air Fryer Potato Chips and Air Fryer Green Beans, This snackable treat is perfect for kids and adults and makes a great after-school, movie night, or game-day snack. You can even serve them up with a dipping sauce for a delectable dessert!

top down close up view of the completed pasta chips air fryer recipe

Why Make This Recipe

  • Frugal – Don’t throw away your leftover pasta…turn it into snackable pasta chips in air fryer.  
  • Perfect Snack – If you need a mid-morning snack, an afterschool treat for your kids, or a game day snack to feed a crowd, air fryer pasta chips churros style is the ultimate finger food. 
  • Sweet Treat – A light dusting of cinnamon and sugar is so sweet and satisfying. 

Ingredient Notes

  • Pasta – Use your favorite pasta shape, but ones with a larger surface area are easier to pick up and ideal for dipping. 
  • Oil – Choose a light, neutral oil that won’t overpower the cinnamon and sugar.  
  • Cinnamon and Sugar – These two pantry staples give these air fryer pasta chips a sweet churros style flavor. 
the ingredients needed for making pasta chips air fryer

Ready to learn how to make pasta chips air fryer? Gather your ingredients and I will show you…

How To Make Pasta Chips In Air Fryer

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  1. Use leftover cooked pasta or cook pasta to al dente according to the package directions. 
  2. In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon until well combined.
  3. Lightly coat the pasta with oil, then pour the cinnamon sugar over the pasta and mix until well coated. 
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F or 200 degrees C, then add the coated pasta into the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  5. Air fry for 10-12 minutes or until the pasta is golden brown, tossing a couple of times during cooking. 
  6. Serve these air fryer pasta chips warm or cold. 
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Pro Tips

  • Preheat the air fryer for the best results.
  • Air fryer temperatures can vary slightly between brands, so use the provided cooking times as a guide. Check food for doneness and adjust cooking time as needed.
  • Cook pasta to al dente; you don’t want to overcook it.
  • Don’t crowd the air fryer basket. The pasta should be in a single layer, so cook in batches if needed.
  • Use a light, neutral oil so it doesn’t overpower the flavor of the cinnamon and sugar.
top down view of the pasta chips in air fryer basket

Delicious Variations

  • Swap The Pasta – Experiment with different types of pasta to discover which type you prefer.
  • Dip It – Pasta chips are perfect for dipping. For Churro style pasta chip use:
    • Chocolate Sauce
    • Caramel Sauce
    • Sweet Icing
  • Go Savory – Swap out the cinnamon and sugar for a blend of savory spices like Italian seasoning, garlic, and parmesan cheese.

Prep And Storage

  • Prep Ahead – Cook pasta in advance or use leftover pasta if desired.
  • Store – Pasta chips taste best just after cooking, but they can be kept up to 5 days in an airtight container. 
top down view of the finished air fryer pasta chips in a white serving dish

FAQs

What Shape Pasta Works Best?

When making pasta chips in air fryer, all pasta shapes will work, but ones with a larger surface area are good for gripping and dipping—Rigatoni, bowtie pasta. Penne and ziti work especially well. 

Can I Make Pasta Chips In The Oven?

Preheat the oven to 400F / 200C and spread the cooked pasta on a baking tray. Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning a couple of times during cooking. Toss with the oil and cinnamon sugar mixture before serving. The oven will not get the chips quite as crispy as air fryer pasta chips, but they will still be tasty.

Do Pasta Chips Tastes Like Raw Pasta?

Although they look like raw pasta, the texture of pasta chips is quite different and wonderful.

Can I Make Gluten Free Pasta Chips?

Yes! Pasta chips can be made with any type of pasta, including whole wheat and gluten free pasta. Just be sure to cook the pasta to al dente.  

the finished pasta chips air fryer recipe served in a white dish

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Weight Watchers Points

There are 7 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

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Air Fryer Pasta Chips (Churros style)

A deliciously sweet version of the popular TikTok pasta chips.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Western
Servings: 6
Calories: 214kcal
Author: Bintu Hardy

Ingredients

  • 4 cups pasta cooked to al dente
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoon oil light, neutral flavored

Instructions

  • Use leftover pasta or cook pasta to al dente according to the package directions.
  • In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon until well combined.
  • Coat the pasta with oil and then pour the cinnamon sugar over the pasta, mixing until well coated.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400F / 200C. Then add the coated pasta into the air fryer in a single layer.
  • Air fry for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown, tossing a couple of times during cooking.
  • Serve air fryer pasta chips warm or cold.
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Notes

  • Preheat the air fryer for the best results.
  • Air fryer temperatures can vary slightly between brands, so use the provided cooking times as a guide. Check food for doneness and adjust cooking time as needed.
  • Cook pasta to al dente; you don’t want to overcook it.
  • Don’t crowd the air fryer basket. The pasta should be in a single layer, so cook in batches if needed.
  • Use a light, neutral oil so it doesn’t overpower the flavor of the cinnamon and sugar.
  • Storage – keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • There are 7 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

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