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Key Takeaways
- Many of Costco's best frozen foods taste even better when they're made in the air fryer.
- Air frying elevates the crispiness of Costco favorites including spanakopita bites, tempura shrimp, and breakfast sandwiches.
- Utilizing an air fryer allows for faster and more efficient cooking, making it a convenient option for quick meals and appetizers.
Whether you’re new to the wonders of the air fryer or you’ve been a long-time fan of the countertop appliance, it’s always fun to discover new ways to love it—and if you’re a Costco member, that’s almost too easy.
Whether it’s warming up game-day apps or serving quick and crispy breakfasts, the air fryer can transform your favorite Costco items into even more delectable dishes. So, to make the most of your exclusive membership finds, give the microwave a rest and put your air fryer to work instead.
The Top 10 Costco Foods to Air Fry
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Spanakopita Bites
Costco
We love these baked spinach and feta bites for easy entertaining, but when they’re made in the air fryer, the crispiness of the flakey phyllo dough doesn’t even compare.
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Crispy Potato Corn Dogs
Costco/Allrecipes
Have you seen these next-level corn dogs in stores? If you haven’t tried them yet, bring a box home on your next shopping trip and take them straight to the air fryer. The bite of melty mozzarella cheese next to the crispy potato crust will blow your mind.
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Kirkland Signature Tempura Shrimp
Costco
In the oven, these frozen shrimp will get hot, crunchy, and tasty, but in the air fryer, that golden tempura batter can reach its full crispy potential.
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Crab Cake Minis
Allrecipes
Mini crab cakes are the perfect finger food to elevate any event, and when they’re air-fried, the breaded bites get even more crispy, golden, and delicious.
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Kirkland Signature Breakfast Sandwich
Kirkland’s breakfast creation (which looks shockingly like a popular Starbucks’ sandwich) was practically made for the air fryer. After just a few minutes of heating, it comes out golden, crispy, and bakery-level tasty.
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Puff Pastry Bites
Cuisine Adventures Foods
Puff pastry and the air fryer are a match made in heaven, so if you serve these cheesy pre-made party bites to guests, cooking in the air fryer is an obvious choice.
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Chicken & Vegetable Potstickers
Costco
When you need an easy meal in minutes, these Asian-inspired dumplings always satisfy. Cooking them in the air fryer creates a crave-worthy crust that’ll taste like they came straight from a restaurant.
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Bacon
Costco
It’s no secret that Costco’s private-label bacon is one of our favorite warehouse treasures, and air-frying is one of the easiest ways to prepare it. Follow these steps, and you’ll get extra-crispy, uncomplicated bacon in no time.
P.S. Almost any of your favorite Costco bakery finds will be better in the air fryer as well. From the bagels to strudels to blueberry muffins, there’s nothing the air fryer can’t elevate.
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