WTF are pasta chips? What you need to know about TikTok’s viral fashion and recipe

I have to say I was intrigued when I first heard about the latest TikTok trend that has everyone air frying their elbow macaroni and bow tie pasta. While I’m usually not the type to jump on the TikTok trend band – remember the pasta made? – this is one of the first times I could try a recipe without going to the grocery store. TikTokers calls this latest creation “pasta chips” and it only requires a few ingredients. Pretty easy, right?

Just take the pasta of your choice (I used whole grain penne), olive oil, seasonings, and Parmesan. You’ll want to grab a dip, like marinara, honey mustard, or ranch. You can also try mixing cinnamon and sugar for a milder flavor. Once you’ve got all the ingredients together, it’s time to get started. You can also watch our social producer Lai try the recipe in CNET’s built-in TikTok below.

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How to Air Fry TikTok Viral Pasta Crisps

1. Boil your pasta until tender. When finished, drain the water.

2. Add olive oil, seasoning and Parmesan to the pasta.

3. Put it in the air fryer and set it to 400 degrees F. Let it cook for about 10 minutes, but keep an eye on it if you’re using thinner pasta.

That’s it! See our video above for inspiration. Also, if you don’t have an air fryer, you can try making them in your convection oven at the same temperature, but you will probably need to cook them a bit longer. As always, keep an eye on them to make sure they don’t burn.

For more TikTok trends, here is how to create your own TikTok duo and how to make a picrew avatar of yourself. Also, did you know that TikTok now lets you post videos for up to 3 minutes?