Crispy Air Fryer Pasta Salad
Crispy pasta: master this innovative air fryer method for a salad with irresistible crunch. Perfect for a unique side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked short pasta (rigatoni, bowtie, or rotini work best)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup sliced pitted olives
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- ½ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Cook the uncooked short pasta in salted water according to package directions, then drain well.
- Pat the cooked pasta dry slightly (important for crisping).
- Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Air fry pasta for 18-20 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes, until golden and crispy on the edges.
- Prep the salad ingredients: halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes, slice 1/2 cup pitted olives, dice 1 cup cucumber, and thinly slice ½ cup red onion. Place them all in a large bowl.
- Once done, let the crispy pasta cool slightly for 2 to 3 minutes so it stays crunchy. Then, add the pasta into the bowl with the veggies.
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Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.