Air Fried Bowtie Snack (Printable)

Crispy bowtie pasta tossed in a sweet cinnamon sugar blend for a festive, crunchy treat.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Boil salted water and cook bowtie pasta for 7 to 8 minutes until al dente. Drain completely and pat dry with paper towels to remove moisture.
02 - Toss cooked pasta with vegetable oil until evenly coated.
03 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
04 - Spread pasta in a single layer in the air fryer basket and air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crisp.
05 - Combine granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt in a wide bowl.
06 - Remove crispy pasta from the air fryer, place in a large bowl, and drizzle immediately with melted butter. Toss to coat evenly.
07 - While pasta is still warm, add the cinnamon sugar mixture and toss until every piece is fully coated.
08 - Allow pasta to cool completely to maximize crunchiness before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's the kind of snack people can't stop reaching for, even though they swear they'll just have one piece.
  • Comes together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have hiding in your cabinet.
  • The air fryer does the heavy lifting while you mix the cinnamon sugar and chat with guests.
02 -
  • If your pasta isn't completely dry before air frying, it'll stick together in clumps instead of getting individual and crispy—paper towels are non-negotiable.
  • Don't skip the melted butter step; it's what makes the cinnamon sugar actually stick instead of sliding off as you chew.
  • The cooling step feels like forever when you're hungry, but patience pays off with that satisfying crunch.
03 -
  • Toss the hot pasta with butter immediately after it comes out of the air fryer; if it cools even a little, the butter won't coat as evenly and the cinnamon sugar won't stick as well.
  • If you're making this for a crowd, cook the pasta and prepare everything else beforehand, then air fry in batches just before serving so the final crunch is at its peak.
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