Air Fryer Bowtie Pasta Snack

# What You Need:

01 - 9 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta

02 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or sunflower)

03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

04 - 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

05 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt

06 - 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter

01 - Boil bowtie pasta in salted water for 7 to 8 minutes until just al dente. Drain and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

02 - Toss the cooked pasta with vegetable oil until thoroughly coated.

03 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.

04 - Spread the pasta in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crisp.

05 - Combine sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl and mix well.

06 - Transfer the crispy pasta to a large bowl, drizzle with melted butter, and toss to coat evenly.

07 - While still warm, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the pasta and toss until fully coated.

08 - Allow the pasta to cool completely to achieve maximum crunch before serving.

01 -

It's shockingly easy—just pasta, oil, and a sweet-salty seasoning, ready in 25 minutes flat.
The contrast between crispy pasta and buttery cinnamon sugar is genuinely addictive.
It looks impressive enough to bring to a holiday party but tastes like a guilty pleasure snack.

02 -

Don't skip drying the pasta after boiling—any moisture will steam instead of crisp, and you'll end up with chewy pasta instead of the addictive crunch.
The butter must go on while the pasta is hot, otherwise it'll clump and won't coat evenly; timing is everything here.

03 -

Use an air fryer basket liner or parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup almost instant.
If your air fryer runs hot, start checking at 7 minutes to avoid burnt pasta—every machine is different, so trust your eyes and ears.