Pasta Chips with Cranberry Dip (Printable Version)

Golden pasta chips with creamy cranberry dip, ideal for entertaining or festive snack spreads.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta Chips

01 - 9 ounces cooked pasta such as penne, rigatoni, or bow-tie, well-drained and cooled
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or mixed dried herbs
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Cranberry Dip

08 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
09 - 3.5 ounces cranberry sauce, whole berry or smooth
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or chives, finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
11 - Zest of 1/2 orange (optional, for freshness)
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Set air fryer to 390°F and allow to fully preheat.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
03 - Arrange seasoned pasta in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking halfway through, until pasta turns crisp and golden. Repeat in batches if necessary.
04 - In a separate bowl, mix softened cream cheese and cranberry sauce until smooth and creamy. Stir in chopped herbs and orange zest (if using), then season with salt and pepper to taste.
05 - Transfer cranberry dip to a serving bowl and finish with additional chopped herbs as garnish.
06 - Place warm pasta chips on a serving platter alongside the cranberry dip. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients
  • Ready in under twenty five minutes
  • Vegetarian and crowd pleasing
  • Air fryer gives a perfect crisp without deep frying
  • The dip is tangy and rich with a pop of freshness
02 -
  • High in fun factor for parties and family snack nights
  • Customizable seasoning and dip options
  • Holds up well to being made ahead for dip and chips
03 -
  • Let cooked pasta dry for up to half an hour for extra crunch on air frying day.
  • If your cream cheese is cold microwave it for fifteen seconds to make mixing smooth.
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer or the chips will steam instead of crisp.
  • Sprinkle a pinch of flaky salt on the chips right after cooking for gourmet appeal.
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