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Air Fryer Lasagna Nachos

Boiled lasagna noodles become crispy air-fried chips, loaded with marinara, ricotta, and mozzarella for all the flavor of baked pasta with none of the oven time. Ready in under 30 minutes and best served straight out of the basket.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: air fryer lasagna nachos, air fryer pasta chips, Italian nachos, lasagna chips, lasagna nachos recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 617kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

  • 8 lasagna noodles
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ pound ground beef Italian sausage, or pepperoni, cooked and crumbled (optional)
  • fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Boil the lasagna noodles in salted water until al dente, according to package directions.
  • Drain the noodles and pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels.
  • Cut each noodle into rough triangle or chip-shaped pieces using kitchen shears or a knife.
  • Toss the noodle pieces with the olive oil until lightly coated.
  • Arrange the noodle pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed.
  • Air fry at 375°F for 5 to 7 minutes, shaking the basket once, until the edges are crisp and lightly golden.
  • Top the crispy noodles with spoonfuls of marinara sauce, dollops of ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Add cooked meat here if using.
  • Air fry for an additional 3 to 5 minutes at 375°F until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.

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Notes

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  • Pat the noodles completely dry before tossing with oil. Any leftover moisture steams them instead of letting them crisp.
  • Give the noodle pieces real space in the basket. Crowding them steams the batch instead of crisping it, so work in batches if your basket runs small.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 617kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 669mg | Potassium: 564mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 793IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 364mg | Iron: 3mg