Golden, crispy pasta chips flavored with lemon zest, Parmesan, and chili flakes for a tasty bite.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 9 oz rigatoni or penne pasta
02 - 6 cups water
03 - 1 tsp salt
→ Coating
04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tsp chili flakes
06 - 1 tsp garlic powder
07 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
08 - Zest of 1 lemon
09 - ½ tsp black pepper
10 - ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1 tsp sea salt
→ Garnish
12 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese
13 - Fresh parsley, chopped
14 - Lemon wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - Set oven or air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Boil water in a large pot, add salt and pasta. Cook until al dente, about 2 minutes less than package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to halt cooking.
03 - In a bowl, toss pasta with olive oil, chili flakes, garlic powder, smoked paprika, lemon zest, black pepper, half of the Parmesan, and sea salt.
04 - Spread pasta evenly in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet or air fryer basket without overcrowding.
05 - Bake for 18–22 minutes or air fry for 10–12 minutes, shaking or turning halfway through, until pasta chips are golden and crisp.
06 - Immediately sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
07 - Top with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.
