Pickle-Fix Dill-Green Air Fryer Pasta Chips (Print Version)

Crunchy pasta chips with dill-pickle seasoning and fresh green herbs, air fried to irresistible crispness.

# Ingredients:

→ Pasta

01 - 200 g rigatoni or penne pasta, uncooked

→ Pickle-Fix Seasoning

02 - 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional

→ Dill-Green Color Boost

10 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
12 - 1/4 cup baby spinach leaves, finely chopped

→ Garnish

13 - Extra dill, parsley, or green onion, finely sliced

# Steps:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until just al dente (about 1 minute less than package instructions). Drain well and spread out to cool for 5 minutes.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together dill pickle juice, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using.
03 - Add the cooked pasta to the bowl. Toss gently to coat each piece thoroughly.
04 - Integrate chopped parsley, dill, and spinach into the pasta, mixing until evenly distributed and the pasta is tinted a fresh green.
05 - Preheat the air fryer to 200°C for 3 minutes.
06 - Spread the pasta in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches as needed.
07 - Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until pasta is crispy and golden at the edges.
08 - Allow to cool slightly. Sprinkle with extra herbs for garnish and serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - For extra tang, drizzle an additional teaspoon of pickle juice over the chips after air frying.
02 - Replace spinach with kale for a richer green color.
03 - Pair with ranch or Greek yogurt dip for creamy contrast.
04 - Serve alongside a crisp pilsner or sparkling water with lemon.