Transport fried foods? (Falafel balls)

I would like to fry some falafel balls and take them to a friend's house. Fortunately she lives less than a mile away, and I'll be driving, but I'd still appreciate some tips on the best to way to keep fried foods warm without steaming them up and getting soggy.

If she lives that close, I'd suggest putting them on an uncovered paper towel lined plate and having someone carefully hold them in their lap on the short drive over. Do not cover them with plastic or foil or they will begin to steam, although falafel is one of the more forgiving fried foods.

Intriguing question (no, really, it is). To keep the balls warm en route (though it is a pretty short route), you might consider inserting one of those microwaveable warming stones that The Wife and I use for big baskets of fresh tortillas (mic stone, place in bottom of basket and cover with towel; contents stay warm).

Or, you could just put the balls in the oven for a few minutes when you get there: that way, you could warm them and dry off any potential moisture that might have accumulated.

Hi,

I don't know how many balls you will be tranportings. If your kids use those mini-igloo coolers for transporting their lunch to school, then this will make an excellent carrier. In advance of using hit, fill it with boiling hot water and allow it to heat up. Before loading it with your balls, empty and dry it with a towel. Then pop the balls but don't close the cover and they will be kept warm while driving to your nearby destination. They could also be served from this container, too.

Regards,