Fried Bow Tie Pasta Chips

Add water to a large stock pot and add the salt and half of the vegetable oil, and then bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain in a colander and then run cool water over pasta to stop the cooking process.

Allow the pasta to drain well, then transfer to a large bowl or container and coat the bow tie pasta with the remaining vegetable oil, then refrigerate.

For Breading: In a large bowl or container combine the flour with the salt and white pepper, in another large bowl or container mix the beaten eggs with the milk and in one last large bowl or container place the seasoned bread crumbs.

Heat peanut oil to 350 degrees F in a fryer or large high-sided stock pot and have ready for deep frying.

Take one cup of the bow tie pasta and toss into the seasoned flour, then shake the excess flour off and toss into the egg wash, then drip excess liquid and transfer to the seasoned breadcrumbs and dust to coat well, shaking off any excess breading.

Deep fry the breaded bow tie pasta for about 2 minutes, or until golden and floating on top of the oil. Remove the fried pasta from the oil and drain on paper towels.

In a large bowl toss the fried pasta with the Parmesan cheese and the Cajun spice blend, and then serve with your favorite dip.