Trader Joe’s Air Fryer Vegan Food!

Who doesn’t love some air fryer goodness?! Fast, crispy, and finger-licking good! And Trader Joe’s amazing assortment of vegan items makes it super easy to air fry plant-based food. After tinkering with temperatures and times of a dozen grocery items, I have honed in on the perfect Trader Joe’s air fryer vegan food “recipes”!

Check ’em out!

P.S. In the market for an air fryer? I have to say, we LOVE our 5.5 quart Ninja air fryer*. Easy to use, easy to clean, and relatively compact in size, it totally works for our family of four!

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Trader Joe’s Air Fryer Vegan Food

Hashbrowns

“Can I make Trader Joe’s hashbrowns in my air fryer?” my friendly recently asked me. YES!

A perfect contender for the air fryer, the TJ’s hashbrowns come out perfectly crispy and in less time!

• Temperature: 400 degrees
• Time: 10-11 minutes
• Method: Place flat without overlapping patties. Flip halfway through cook time to even out the browning.

Taiwanese Green Onion Pancakes

These Taiwanese Green Onion Pancakes are one of Trader Joe’s best vegan items, hands down! The air fryer is a healthy preparation choice too because you don’t need to use any more oil, unlike when pan frying. They come out just as crispy and addictively delicious, with less grease to boot! And the middle layers are just as buttery and fun to pull apart.

These savory pancakes don’t get quite as brown on the outside, which my kids prefer;).

• Temperature: 390 degrees
• Time: 6-7 minutes
• Method: Cook one at a time if using single basket, or else one pancake per rack. Flip pancake twice during cook time.

Butternut Squash Zig-Zags

These butternut squash zig-zags were a bit tricky to get right. They brown up on the outside quickly, but take a bit longer to cook through. I found that cooking them at a lower temperature for longer works best. SO yummy, SO healthy, and totally scratches the french fry itch!

• Temperature: 300 degrees
• Time: 20 minutes
• Method: Toss Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Zig-Zags with oil spray, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and a few shakes of smoked paprika. Place in air fryer and be sure to shake basket 2-3 times to brown evenly.

Air Fryer Tofu

One of the healthiest and most versatile ways to eat tofu is air frying it. Kid-friendly, quick, and impressive, you have to try it! We love it in Buddha bowls and noodle soups, or more often, we just snack on it right out of the air fryer! Remember to press tofu before air frying.

• Temperature: 390 degrees
• Time: 16 minutes
• Method: Follow my simple recipe for pressing and air frying tofu without added oil or marinade!

Dill Pickle Mini Falafel

These tasty falafel balls are an awesome contender for the air fryer. Full of flavor and perfectly crisp, they don’t need any more oil. Just pop ’em in!

• Temperature: 375 degrees
• Time: 8 minutes
• Method: Place in air fryer in single layer. Shake basket at least once during cook time.

Air Fryer Vegan Chicken Nuggets

Impossible Chicken Nuggets are about as close to the real thing as it gets. Air fry them up and they are sure to beat out any nugget around in a taste test!

And the air fryer directions are already on the packaging! Cook time is 7 minutes for 5 nuggets, 8 minutes for 10 nuggets. I typically cook even more (see below).

• Temperature: 400 degrees
• Time: 10 minutes (for a full layer of about 15 nuggets, see above for less)
• Method: Place nuggets in single layer. Shake/flip halfway through cook time.

Tater Tots

Tater tots are a no brainer for the air fryer! They cook in less time and are even more crispy! Tots are the only food on this list that air fry better on a lower temperature than the oven time.

• Temperature: 375 degrees
• Time: 13-14 minutes
• Method: Place tots in air fryer in a single layer. These tots can use a little salt, so I shake a bit on before cooking. Shake and flip twice during cook time.

Mini Vegetable Samosas

These Trader Joe’s mini samosas are FULL of flavor. So delicious any way you cook them, you can save time using the air fryer!

• Temperature: 400 degrees
• Time: 9 minutes
• Method: Place in air fryer in single layer. Shake/flip about halfway through cook time.

Naan Bread (Indian Style Flatbread)

The Trader Joe’s Indian Style Flatbread is essentially their vegan version of naan bread. And while it is equally fluffy and satisfying anyway you heat it, it definitely works in the air fryer. Especially if are you cooking up an Indian-inspired meal and already have that air fryer out for the above samosas!

• Temperature: 400 degrees
• Time: 3 minutes
• Method: Place flatbread into air fryer, avoiding overlap where possible. No need to flip or shake basket. Optional: slather with vegan butter after cooking!

Vegetable Spring Rolls

Trader Joe’s vegetable spring rolls are perfect in the air fryer! Simply follow the oven temperature in the air fryer and they’re ready in less time! Crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked inside.

• Temperature: 400 degrees
• Time: 12 minutes
• Method: Place in air fryer, ideally in a single layer. Flip or shake the basket at least once during cook time.

Thai Vegetable Gyoza

For a twist on the original method, try air frying the Trader Joe’s Vegetable Gyoza! Crispy and piping hot, this is an easy variation to mix things up.

This air fryer version is great as an appetizer or side dish. I would recommend the steaming method when using in soups.

• Temperature: 390 degrees
• Time: 5 minutes
• Method: Simply place in basket, ideally in single layer. Flip or shake at least once during cook time.

Falafel

Personally, I didn’t care for the frozen Trader Joe’s falafel…until I tried air frying them! They are crispier on the outside and less dry on the inside than baking from my experience. The perfect, quick method.

• Temperature: 375 degrees
• Time: 7 minutes
• Method: Place falafel in air fryer in single layer. Flip once during cook time.

Hope you find this list of Trader Joe’s air fryer vegan food helpful! Did I miss your favorite TJ’s air fryer delight? Comment below to share your favs and let me know once you try these ideas!

Also, you may enjoy my other Trader Joe’s blog posts:

• Best Trader Joe’s Vegan Food
• 8 Easy Vegan Trader Joe’s Meals
• Best Trader Joe’s Vegan Frozen Meals
• Trader Joe’s Vegan Desserts that are Worth It!
• Trader Joe’s Salad Recipes & Ideas
• Easy Trader Joe’s Appetizers and Snacks
• Trader Joe’s and Costco Vegan Value Comparison
• Trader Joe’s Dairy-Free Items
• Trader Joe’s Vegan Breakfast Ideas

Finally, for more recipes using Trader Joe’s ingredients, check out:

• Easy Vegan Ice Cream Pie
• How to Air Fry Tofu
• Tangy Green Herb Sauce
• Green Vegan Pasta Primavera
• Oven Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic, Capers, & Panko
• Semi-homemade Veggie Dumpling Soup
• Easy, Creamy Kale & White Bean Dip
• Delectable Tahini Dressing/Dip/Sauce

Cheers!

Jenn