Trader Joe's Frozen Falafel in Air Fryer
Trader Joe's fully cooked frozen falafel, air fried at 350°F for 10 minutes and flipped halfway. Crunchy outside, soft and airy inside, and no oil needed.
Servings 3 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package Trader Joe's fully cooked falafel [See Note 1]
Instructions
Air Fryer Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F.
- Add the frozen falafels to the air fryer basket and make sure they're evenly spread out and in one layer.
- Close the air fryer and air fry for 10 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. [See Note 2]
- At the halfway mark, open the lid and use tongs to turn the falafels, or shake the basket. Close the lid and continue cooking.
- When the cooking time is up, open the air fryer and check to make sure the falafels are cooked to your liking. If they're not crisp enough, increase the temperature to 400 degrees and air fry for another 2 minutes, if desired. [See Note 3]
- For falafel wraps: serve in a warm pita bread with any of the following: mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, pickled vegetables, tahini sauce, tzatziki sauce, and fresh herbs.
Notes
Note 1: Trader Joe's Fully Cooked Falafel were used in this recipe (12 per bag). Keep them frozen until the air fryer is preheated. For other brands of fully cooked frozen falafel, start with the same time and temperature. Nutrition information is for Trader Joe's falafel, without accompaniments.
Note 2: Every air fryer's cooking time will vary due to wattage, capacity, and other factors. Always check on the food 2 to 3 minutes before the time is up to make sure it's not burning or overcooking!
Note 3: If the falafel aren't hot all the way through, flip them and air fry for 2 more minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 4pieces | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 550mg | Fiber: 8g
