These crispy pasta chips are an Indian variation of the viral TikTok recipe. These masala pasta chips are super easy to make and are ready in under 30 minutes. Spices add a delicious kick, perfect for snacking with chutney or dip. A must-try snack!
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What are pasta chips?
The latest food trend taking TikTok by storm is crispy and crunchy pasta chips and for good reason. I experimented with an Indian twist and the results were a hit with everyone in my family. The aroma of the Indian spices infused into the crispy pasta chips as they sizzle and cook in the air fryer is simply mouthwatering.
The viral recipe is really very straightforward - boiled pasta is seasoned and fried (or baked). Instead of Italian seasoning, I used commonly used Indian spices to season boiled pasta before frying them in the air fryer.
Give this TikTok food trend an Indian spin using some simple ingredients that are commonly used in Indian cuisine to make a perfect snack. The masala seasoning gives these chips a unique and tasty twist that sets them apart from regular potato chips or French fries.
Just like my previous experiment with a green goddess salad with an Indian twist (which our readers loved), here is my recipe to make masala TikTok pasta chips. Whether you enjoy them as a fantastic snack or serve them as an appetizer at parties or even as game day snacks, these masala pasta chips are sure to wow your friends and family.
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Why you will love this recipe?
- Addictive flavor profile: The masala seasoning adds a burst of flavorful spices that are savory, spicy, and aromatic, creating a tantalizing taste that keeps you coming back for more.
- Highly customizable: The recipe allows for a high degree of customization, with options to adjust the spices and seasoning to suit individual taste preferences.
- Easy and straightforward: The recipe is simple and straightforward, involving just a few simple steps.
Ingredients
Pasta: I used farfalle (bow-tie or butterfly pasta). However, you can use other types of pasta as per your preference.
Seasoning: The spices I used are garam masala, ground cumin, turmeric powder, and chili powder. You can adjust them as per your preference.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Boil the pasta as per package directions. Make sure it is al dente and not over or undercooked. Drain the pasta using a strainer and transfer it to a large bowl and let it cool down slightly.
Step 2: Add olive oil and spices - chili powder, ground cumin, garam masala, and ground turmeric. Also, add crushed kasoori methi and salt. Mix everything well, making sure the pasta is well coated with spices and oil.
Step 3: Preheat the air fryer for 2 minutes. Spray some oil on the air fryer basket. Place the seasoned pasta in a single layer.
Step 4: Air fry at 400 F for 8-10 minutes. They may burn easily so keep an eye. Shake the pasta once at around 4 minutes. Crispy and golden brown chips are ready to be served.
Alternate cooking method
To bake pasta chips:
- Boil the farfalle pasta in a large pot of salted water as per package instructions.
- Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C) for 15 minutes. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Drain the pasta using a strainer and transfer it to a large bowl and let it cool down slightly.
- Add olive oil and spices - chili powder, ground cumin, garam masala, and ground turmeric. Also, add crushed kasoori methi and salt.
- Mix everything well, making sure the pasta is well coated with spices and oil.
- Place them on the parchment-lined baking sheet and place them in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until they are golden brown.
Expert Tips
Do not undercook the pasta noodles as it will make the chips hard. At the same time, do not overcook it as this will make chips soggy and also chips will fall apart.
Draining all the water from the cooked pasta is important to avoid the chips from becoming soggy.
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Place the pasta in a single layer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, do it in 2 or 3 batches.
Adjust the frying time depending on the type of pasta. Different pasta shapes take different times to turn golden brown. For example, penne pasta may take longer than bowtie pasta.
If you are planning to make them ahead, boil and season the pasta. Make sure they are not clumped together. Air fry them just before serving.
The chips can burn easily so keep an eye after 5-6 minutes.
Serve them with marinara sauce, ranch dip, feta dip, or your favorite sauce.
Variations
Here are some great options to add variations to bow tie pasta chips:
Gluten-free: Use gluten-free pasta instead of regular pasta to make them. You can also use lentil pasta or chickpea pasta and enjoy low-GI pasta crisp.
Cheesy: Toss the pasta with parmesan cheese along with the spices. For a vegan version, use nutritional yeast.
Italian: Use Italian seasonings and herbs instead of Indian spices to season the pasta.
Peri peri: Sprinkle peri peri seasoning for a nice twist.
Onion-garlic: Add a generous amount of onion powder and garlic powder to the seasoning if you love these flavors.
Chaat masala: Chaat masala is a salty-tangy spice blend that is used in most Indian street foods. Sprinkle a generous amount of chaat masala on these chips for a delicious twist.
Pepper: Toss some freshly cracked black pepper on the chips.
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FAQs
While they taste best when eaten fresh, they can be stored at room temperature for 2-3 days. Cool and store in an airtight container. Reheat for a couple of minutes in an air fryer and enjoy.
This can happen if there is any water content in the cooked pasta. Make sure you place them in a colander and drain all the excess water before adding the seasoning.
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Recipe card
Masala Pasta Chips (TikTok Recipe with an Indian twist)
Ingredients
- 8 oz bow tie pasta
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garam masala (use store-bought or homemade garam masala)
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon kasuri methi crushed
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust as per taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta as per package instructions. Make sure it is al dente and not over or undercooked (see notes). Drain the pasta using a strainer.
- Transfer the pasta to a large bowl and let it cool down slightly.
- Add olive oil and spices - chili powder, ground cumin, garam masala, and ground turmeric. Also, add crushed kasuri methi and salt.
- Mix everything well, making sure the pasta is well coated with spices and oil.
- Preheat the air fryer for 2 minutes.
- Spray some oil on the air fryer basket. Place the seasoned pasta in a single layer.
- Air fry at 400 F for 8-10 minutes. They may burn easily so keep an eye. Shake the pasta once at around 4 minutes.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve with your favorite dip
Trsci says
Made these with gluten free pasta and they turned out wonderful! Thank you so much I loved the flavoring on the chips and they were the Perfect snack!
Lisa says
This was such an easy recipe for the air fryer. My family loved snacking on these pasta chips.
Gina says
These are so good! Love the flavors from all the spices, so different than the usual Italian seasoning you see paired with pasta chips. These have become a fast favorite for snacking!
Sara says
This may just be my new favorite snack. SOOO good! Love how crispy the noodles are... and those spices!! Amazing!
Brooke says
I have been seeing these all over tik tok but could never find a way to cook them any other way than the air fryer. I APPRECIATE the alternate cooking methods you gave here. I did them in my oven and they were PERFECT!!! Awesome, flavorful recipe!