Description
A creative and delicious twist on traditional churros, these Air Fryer Churro Pasta Chips turn cooked pasta into crispy, cinnamon-sugar coated snacks. Perfect as a sweet treat or appetizer, they offer a crunchy texture and warm cinnamon flavor, all made quickly using an air fryer.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 8 oz (about 2 cups) pasta (such as rotini or farfalle)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and return the pasta to the pot to prepare for coating.
- Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture: Melt the unsalted butter in a small bowl or saucepan, then stir in the sugar and ground cinnamon until fully combined to create a sweet, flavorful coating.
- Coat Pasta: Pour the cinnamon-sugar butter mixture over the cooked pasta and toss carefully until the pasta pieces are evenly coated with the mixture.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for crispy pasta chips.
- Arrange Pasta in Air Fryer: Place the coated pasta in a single layer inside the air fryer basket to promote even cooking and crispiness.
- Air Fry Pasta Chips: Air fry the pasta chips for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure all sides become golden and crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Carefully remove the crispy churro pasta chips from the air fryer and let them cool slightly before serving to enjoy their crunchy texture.
Notes
- Use pasta shapes like rotini or farfalle that have plenty of surface area to hold the cinnamon sugar coating well.
- Shake the air fryer basket gently halfway through cooking to ensure even crispiness.
- Let the pasta chips cool before eating to allow them to firm up and avoid burning your mouth.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or vanilla extract to the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Store cooled pasta chips in an airtight container for up to 2 days for best freshness.
