Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta as directed on the package instructions, leaving the noodles slightly undercooked (they'll continue cooking in the air fryer or oven). Drain and set aside.
Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
While the air fryer is preheating, toss the cooked and drained pasta with olive oil, parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, red chili flakes, salt, and crushed black pepper. Gently toss to evenly coat the pasta.
Air fry in batches for 12-15 minutes or until golden and crispy, shaking the basket a couple times during the cooking process to ensure even cooking.
Remove from the air fryer and allow pasta chips to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve with Whipped Feta Dip, marinara or your favorite dipping sauce.
Substitute bowtie pasta for other large pasta shapes like rigatoni, ziti, penne or rotini. Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier version.
Oven bake instructions: place the cooked & seasoned pasta on a parchment lined sheet pan. Bake at 400 degrees F until they are crispy (about 15-20 minutes depending on the pasta you are using).
Pasta chips are best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container on the counter for 3-4 days.