Hot Honey Parmesan Pasta Chips

These Hot Honey Parmesan Pasta Chips are the crunchy, salty snack you didn't know your air fryer could make. Farfalle pasta gets tossed in garlicky Parmesan and Italian seasoning, air-fried until golden and crisp, then finished with a drizzle of Honey House Hot Honey for a sweet-heat twist that turns a simple snack into something people will ask you about.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Honey House Hot Honey adds the perfect sweet-heat finish to an already-crave-worthy crunchy snack
Made in the air fryer, so there's no deep frying and barely any cleanup
Just a handful of pantry staples, plus one drizzle of honey to make it special
Endlessly snackable on their own, or served with a dip for extra fun
A creative, unexpected way to use up any farfalle or other short pasta you have on hand
Great for game day, movie night, or whenever a salty-sweet crunchy craving hits

Ingredients

2 cups farfalle pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
2-3 tbsp Honey House Hot Honey, for drizzling

Equipment

Large pot
Air fryer
Large mixing bowl
Paper towel-lined plate

Pro Tips

Don't Rinse the Pasta: Draining without rinsing leaves a little starch on the noodles, which helps the Parmesan and seasoning cling to every piece.
Cook in Batches: Air fryers vary in size, and overcrowding the basket leads to uneven crisping. Arrange the pasta in a single layer, even if it takes a few rounds.
Flip Halfway Through: Flipping the pasta partway through cooking helps every piece crisp up evenly on both sides.
Break Apart While Warm: Some pieces will stick together as they cook. Gently break them apart right after air frying, while they're still warm and easy to separate.
Drizzle Right Before Serving: Add the Honey House Hot Honey just before serving rather than while the chips are still warm from the air fryer. This keeps them nice and crisp instead of going soft.

Instructions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the farfalle and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain without rinsing, and let sit for 2 minutes.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Meanwhile, transfer the pasta to a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt until evenly coated.
Arrange about 1/4 of the pasta in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 5 minutes, then flip and cook 2-3 minutes more, until golden and crisp.
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and gently break apart any pieces that stuck together. Let cool completely, then repeat with the remaining pasta in batches.
Just before serving, drizzle the cooled pasta chips with Honey House Hot Honey. Serve immediately for the best crunch.

Storage Tips

Store un-drizzled pasta chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4-5 days
Drizzle with Honey House Hot Honey right before serving each time, rather than drizzling the whole batch in advance, to keep the chips crisp
If you do drizzle a full batch, enjoy within a few hours for the best texture
Avoid refrigerating, as the chips can lose their crunch

Recipe Notes

These pasta chips are all about contrast: the crunchy, garlicky, cheesy bite of the air-fried farfalle, followed by the gentle sweetness and slow-building heat of Honey House Hot Honey. That combination of salty, savory, sweet, and spicy is exactly what makes this snack so hard to stop eating.

We love finishing simple snacks like this one with Honey House Hot Honey because it's infused naturally, with real honey flavor and real heat in every drop. It turns a fun kitchen experiment into something that feels genuinely special, without adding any extra steps beyond a quick drizzle at the end.

Perfect Pairings

These pasta chips are perfect for snacking or entertaining. Serve with:

Warm marinara sauce for dipping
A cool ranch or garlic aioli dip
A cold, crisp lager or pale ale
A simple charcuterie board with olives and cured meats
Sparkling lemonade for a non-alcoholic option

Variation Ideas

While the classic garlic Parmesan and hot honey combination is divine, feel free to get creative with these alternative options:

Honey House Recommendations

Try Honey House Clover Honey for a milder, floral finish if you want less heat
Use Honey House Creamed Honey for a thicker drizzle that clings extra well to the crispy chips
Swap in Honey House Alfalfa Honey for a delicate sweetness that lets the garlic and Parmesan lead

Other Great Options

Swap Parmesan for Pecorino Romano for a sharper, saltier bite
Use rotini, farfalle, or another short pasta shape depending on what you have on hand
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix for extra heat before air frying
Toss finished chips with fresh chopped parsley for a pop of color
Try a ranch seasoning packet in place of the garlic powder and Italian seasoning
Serve alongside a simple green salad for a light lunch with crunch

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