Name: Air Fryer Churro Pasta Chips
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tbsp sugar; 2 teaspoons cinnamon

These Air Fryer Churro Pasta Chips are the perfect amount of sweetness mixed with a satisfying crunch. Make them for a quick afternoon snack or even dessert! Pasta Chips are all the rage right now, even though they’ve been around for a long time! Traditionally pasta chips are deep fried, but this version in the air fryer delivers a slightly healthier chip that packs the same delicious crispiness as their deep fried counterpart.

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25 m

American

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Air Fryer Churro Pasta Chips

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Ingredients

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Air Fryer Churro Pasta Chips

8 ounces pasta

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tbsp sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions

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Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain. You want your pasta to be al dente.

Place the pasta and remaining ingredients back in the pasta pot and stir to coat the pasta.

Place the pasta in the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes opening to give the pasta chips a shake halfway through to make sure they’re all crunchy and golden.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Dry Your Pasta Thoroughly 💧
Pat cooked pasta completely dry with paper towels before air frying to eliminate excess moisture and achieve maximum crispiness without sogginess.
Toss in Melted Butter First 🧈
Coat pasta with melted butter before adding cinnamon-sugar mixture to ensure even distribution and help the coating adhere properly for consistent flavor.
Don't Overcrowd the Basket 🗑️
Arrange pasta in a single layer without overlapping to allow hot air circulation; work in batches if needed for uniformly crispy chips.
Add Cinnamon-Sugar After Cooking ✨
Dust the warm pasta chips with cinnamon-sugar immediately after air frying while they're still hot, so the coating sticks and caramelizes slightly for authentic churro flavor.
Use Short Pasta Shapes 🍝
Choose smaller pasta like rigatoni, penne, or elbow instead of long shapes for better crispiness, easier handling, and more uniform cooking in the air fryer.