Ingredients
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 2 ounces plain Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil and cook the rigatoni pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain well.
- Transfer the cooked pasta to a large mixing bowl and toss with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the seasoned pasta in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed.
- Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket several times during cooking, until the pasta becomes golden brown and crispy.
- While the pasta chips cook, prepare the whipped feta dip by adding feta cheese, Greek yogurt, and garlic clove to a food processor.
- Blend the mixture while slowly streaming in the olive oil. Continue blending for 4 to 5 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Remove the pasta chips from the air fryer and allow them to cool slightly.
- Serve warm with the whipped feta dip.
Notes
- Rigatoni works best because it is sturdy and easy to dip.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure maximum crispiness.
- Penne, rotini, bow ties, or shells can also be used.
- For a spicy version, add crushed red pepper flakes before air frying.
- Allow the pasta chips to cool completely before storing to keep them crunchy.
- Whipped feta dip can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
