Instructions

1. Add the pasta, salt, and water to a LARGE bowl (I used a 1.5-quart glass bowl) and microwave for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Stir and microwave an additional minute, watching for overflow. You can also cook for 3-4 minutes in a pot of boiling water. You don't want to completely cook the pasta in the water.
2. Drain the water from the bowl before adding the olive oil. Stir to coat, carefully separating any clumps of pasta stuck together.
3. Once the pasta is evenly coated in the olive oil, sprinkle the parmesan, garlic powder, and pepper over the pasta. Stir everything together to evenly coat the pasta.
4. Add the pasta to an air fryer basket in an even layer. Air fry at 400F for 12-14 minutes, shaking halfway through. Be careful not to burn. The pasta should be golden brown and slightly chewy fresh out of the air fryer. It will get crispier as it cools so don't over cook in the air fryer.
5. Top with red pepper, parsley flakes, and a pinch of salt. Serve with your choice of dipping sauce. I used a ketchup + Italian Bomba Pepper sauce mix.