# What You Need:
→ Pasta Chips
01 - 8 oz short pasta shapes (rigatoni, penne, or farfalle)
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - ½ tsp garlic powder
04 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
05 - ½ tsp salt
→ Taco Chicken
06 - 9 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
07 - 1 tbsp olive oil
08 - 2 tsp taco seasoning
09 - ¼ tsp salt
→ Toppings
10 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
11 - 2 jalapeños, thinly sliced
12 - ¼ cup sour cream (optional)
13 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
14 - 1 small tomato, diced (optional)
15 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat.
02 - Boil pasta in salted water for two minutes less than package instructions, then drain and dry thoroughly.
03 - Toss the cooked pasta with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt until evenly coated.
04 - Arrange pasta in a single layer inside the air fryer basket; air-fry for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking halfway through, until crisp and golden. Transfer to a serving platter.
05 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add diced chicken, taco seasoning, and salt. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
06 - Distribute the cooked taco chicken evenly over the pasta chips, then top with shredded cheddar cheese and jalapeño slices.
07 - Return the assembled nachos to the air fryer for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
08 - Garnish with sour cream, chopped cilantro, diced tomato, and finely chopped red onion as desired. Serve immediately.
