Fried Pasta Snack Food

AIR FRYER PASTA CHIPS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook farfalle pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, but do not rinse. Let sit for 2 minutes.
• Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Transfer pasta to a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Add Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt. Gently stir until evenly combined.
• Place pasta in the air fryer basket in batches and cook for 5 minutes. Flip with a spatula and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Break apart any pasta chips that have stuck together. Repeat with remaining pasta Allow to cool completely for final crisping.

FRIED PASTA SNACK

Steps:

• Toss pasta with tomato sauce just to completely coat. Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat. Swirl in olive oil. Add pasta in one layer. Do not move -- leave it to crisp to a golden brown on one side, about 10-15 minutes. Turn onto plate. Top with grated Parmesan and cut into wedges. Serve with carrot slices on the side.

FRIED PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook about a minute less than the recommended cooking time. Drain the pasta and spread it in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Let cool and pat completely dry with paper towels.
• Pour about 2 inches of oil into a large Dutch oven and heat over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer reaches 375 degrees F.
• Fry the pasta in 3 batches (about a cup each batch) until golden brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, to a mini processor or spice grinder, add the basil, thyme, rosemary, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Process until finely ground.
• Remove the fried pasta from the oil, drain on paper towels, then sprinkle immediately with some of the seasoning mix. Repeat, working in batches, with the rest of the pasta and seasoning mix.
• Put the fried pasta on a serving platter and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Serve alongside the warm marinara for dipping.

SUNNY'S EASY RANCH BOWTIE CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain well and put into a large bowl. Drizzle the pasta with the olive oil to lightly coat. Sprinkle with the ranch seasoning, Parmesan and red chili flakes and toss to coat well.
• Spread the seasoned pasta into one layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the pasta is crispy and golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

FRIED PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Spray 8X8 inch oven proof pan with cooking spray, set aside.
• Cook pasta per package directions until al dente, drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, on medium high heat melt 1/2 tbs butter and 1/2 tbs of olive oil in a medium sauce pan .
• Add in onion and saute until caramelized about 10 minutes.
• Add in garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
• Sprinkle in the flour and mix well.
• Slowly whisk in half and half mixing well.
• Add in 1-2 tsp of Sciracha hot chili sauce (or as much as you like) mix until thicken.
• Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Using a 10 inch cast iron or non stick skillet, melt remaining 1/2 tbs butter and 1/2 tbs olive oil on medium high heat.
• Once melted add in drained pasta and fry, stirring occasionally for about 10-15 mins until brown and pasta becomes crispy.
• Remove from stove and add in the onion mixture, stir well.
• Sprinkle in 1 cup of shredded cheese, mix well and adjust seasoning if needed.
• Pour mixture into your prepared pan.
• Cover and cook for 20 - 25 minutes.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle additional cheese on top.
• Cook uncovered for 5 more minutes or until cheese melts.
• Garnish with chopped parsley.

FRIED GARLIC PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until a piece of garlic dropped into the oil slowly bubbles. Add the garlic, and cook and stir until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove garlic from the oil with a slotted spoon and set aside; reserve oil.
• To serve, place the pasta onto individual serving dishes and sprinkle with fried garlic. Drizzle with a little of the frying oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Reserve remaining garlic-flavored oil for another use.