Air Fryer Bowtie Snack (Print View)

Crispy bowtie pasta with cinnamon sugar for a sweet and salty holiday snack.

# Components:

→ Pasta

01 - 9 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta

→ For Frying

02 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or sunflower)

→ Cinnamon Sugar Mix

03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt

→ Finishing

06 - 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter

# Directions:

01 - Boil bowtie pasta in salted water for 7 to 8 minutes until just al dente. Drain thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
02 - Toss drained pasta with vegetable oil ensuring even coating.
03 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
04 - Arrange pasta in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking basket halfway through, until golden and crisp.
05 - Combine granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt in a wide bowl.
06 - Transfer crispy pasta to a large bowl. Immediately drizzle with melted butter and toss to coat evenly.
07 - While pasta is warm, sprinkle cinnamon sugar mix over it and toss thoroughly until coated.
08 - Allow pasta to cool completely to achieve maximum crunch.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's dangerously addictive—that contrast of crispy pasta with warm cinnamon sugar hits different.
  • Takes less time than heating up store-bought snacks, and tastes infinitely better.
  • You probably have everything already hiding in your pantry right now.
02 -
  • Skipping the paper towel step will leave you with chewy pasta instead of crispy—trust me, I learned this the hard way.
  • Adding the cinnamon sugar while the pasta is still hot is non-negotiable; cold pasta won't accept the coating.
03 -
  • Keep an eye on your air fryer's hot spots—some models brown faster on one side, so shaking halfway through prevents burnt edges.
  • If you're making this for a crowd, prep all the pasta ahead and fry it right before serving so it's at peak crunch when everyone arrives.
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