Crispy Churro Pasta Chips in Air Fryer
Churro pasta chips: make this easy, crunchy air fryer snack in just 20 minutes. A sweet and unique treat that's perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (about 2 cups) pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- pinch salt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain thoroughly.
- In the pasta pot, combine the drained pasta with the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to ensure all pasta is evenly coated.
- Transfer the coated pasta to your air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even crisping and golden-brown perfection.
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Notes
- For optimal crispiness, ensure the pasta is completely dry after draining before adding the butter and cinnamon-sugar mixture. Any residual water will steam rather than crisp.
- I found that shaking the air fryer basket every 5 minutes, rather than just halfway through, yields a more even golden crisp on all sides of the pasta chips. Don't be shy with the shake!
- If you don't have an air fryer, you can bake these in a conventional oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, spreading them on a baking sheet in a single layer. Flip halfway through until golden and crunchy.
- Store any leftover churro pasta chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain their crunch. Reheat briefly in the air fryer for maximum crispness. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- I found that shaking the air fryer basket every 5 minutes, rather than just halfway through, yields a more even golden crisp on all sides of the pasta chips. Don't be shy with the shake!
- If you don't have an air fryer, you can bake these in a conventional oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, spreading them on a baking sheet in a single layer. Flip halfway through until golden and crunchy.
- Store any leftover churro pasta chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain their crunch. Reheat briefly in the air fryer for maximum crispness. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.