Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Chocolate Lava Cakes

6 min

Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Chocolate Lava Cakes

These Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Chocolate Lava Cakes are the perfect quick dessert to satisfy any chocolate craving. With a rich, gooey center and warm, soft cake on the outside, they taste just like a restaurant-style lava cake—right from your freezer! No need to thaw—just pop them straight into the air fryer for a warm, chocolatey treat in minutes.

6 min2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 package Trader Joe’s Chocolate Lava Cakes (contains 2 cakes, frozen)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Remove the chocolate lava cakes from the packaging.

  2. 2

    Place the cakes (in their oven-safe cups) directly into the air fryer basket.

  3. 3

    Insert the basket into the air fryer.

  4. 4

    Set the air fryer temperature to 400°F.

  5. 5

    Set the timer for 6 minutes.

  6. 6

    When done, carefully remove the cakes from the air fryer.

  7. 7

    Invert each cake onto a plate by flipping over the cup, gently squeezing the sides and tapping on the top if needed to release the cake.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately and enjoy the gooey chocolate center!

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