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Air Fryer Pasta Guide

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Explore how to cook pasta in an air fryer with pre-cooked methods, tips, and delicious recipes like baked pasta, pasta chips, and mac and cheese.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Pasta (of your choice)
  • Olive oil
  • Your favorite seasonings
  • Cheese (for mac and cheese)
  • Milk (for mac and cheese)
  • Breadcrumbs (for mac and cheese)
  • Vegetables (optional: bell peppers, zucchini, spinach)
  • Proteins (optional: chicken, bacon, sausage)

Instructions

  1. Boil the pasta in boiling water until al dente.
  2. Drain and let it cool slightly.
  3. Toss the cooled pasta with olive oil and seasonings.
  4. Spread the pasta evenly in the air fryer basket.
  5. Air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
  6. For baked pasta, mix raw pasta with sauce and water in an air fryer-safe dish and cook for 25-30 minutes.
  7. For pasta chips, pre-cook slightly underdone pasta, toss with oil and spices, and air fry until crispy.
  8. For mac and cheese, mix with cheese and milk, top with breadcrumbs, and air fry until golden.

Notes

Experiment with various cheeses and vegetables to customize your pasta. Avoid overcrowding the basket for even cooking.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg