Crispy Pasta Salad

5 from 1 vote

Viral crispy pasta salad combines golden air-fried pasta, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing for a fun, crunchy twist on the classic.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crispy pasta salad recipe, viral crispy pasta salad

Servings: servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Pasta Salad

8 ounces uncooked bowtie pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
3 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
1 cup diced English cucumber
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
¼ cup diced red onion

Dressing

½ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Boil 8 ounces uncooked bowtie pasta al dente according to package directions and drain.
Place the cooked pasta into the air fryer and add 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon garlic salt, 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Shake the basket to toss and coat the pasta.
Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes, shaking the pasta halfway through the cook time.
In a large bowl, combine 3 cups chopped Romaine lettuce, 1 cup diced English cucumber, 1 cup halved grape tomatoes, ¼ cup diced red onion, and the cooked pasta.
In a medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, ⅓ cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley.
Pour the dressing over the salad and pasta and toss to coat well. Serve immediately.

Notes

Storage Tips

Serving: Crispy pasta salad is best enjoyed right away, as the pasta will soften in the dressing. Add the pasta and dressing right before serving.
Make Ahead: If you want to make this salad ahead of time, store the salad, pasta, and dressing separately. Assemble right before enjoying!

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