10 Budget-Friendly Costco Meals That are Perfect for Your Air Fryer

Costco members know the wholesale giant’s aisles are filled with great deals that can not only help you save money shopping but also be turned into quick-and-easy meals.

Add an air fryer into the mix, and those meals may become even easier and a bit healthier. If you have invested in an air fryer, you know that you can cook many meals in it that would normally take longer to make using an oven.

Following are 10 perfect Costco items to turn into quick and delicious meals if you cook them in your air fryer.

Editor's note: prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

You can make your own wings to toss into your air fryer. However, if you simply don’t have the time, Foster Farms Take Out Crispy Chicken Wings are a great solution.

At Costco, you can currently buy a 4-pound bag for just under $22. The bag also comes with classic buffalo dipping sauce.

Buying Tyson Sausage Patties for your air fryer is another way to keep the mess in your kitchen to a minimum.

Costco sells a 4-pound bag for just under $17. The patties come fully cooked and in a resealable bag.

You’ve likely heard of fried ravioli, but how about air-fried? Costco also offers deals on many different types of ravioli, including two 22-ounce bags of Kirkland Signature’s Organic Spinach and Cheese Ravioli for around $13.

Boil the ravioli for a few minutes, dredge it in some egg and then cover in breadcrumbs. Once it is ready, toss it in the air fryer for your very own air-fried ravioli.

Bagel bites also get a nice, delicious crunch when you cook them in the air fryer. At Costco, you can nab a box of 72 Ore-Ida Bagel Bites Pizza Snacks for around $12.

However, if you’re feeling creative, you can also cook your own pizza bagels in the air fryer with just some bagels, sauce, mozzarella cheese, and the toppings of your choosing.

Gone are the days when you had no choice but to simmer your sausages in a frying pan. Aidells Smoked Chicken Sausage, Chicken & Apple cooks up nicely in the air fryer.

Simply arrange the links in the basket and let them cook for a few minutes to get them nicely crispy. Costco is currently selling 3 pounds of the sausages for just under $19.

Pro tip: Shopping in bulk at Costco can be a great way to keep your grocery costs lower in a time of soaring inflation.

Frozen egg rolls are another Costco option that you can air fry to the perfect amount of crispy goodness.

Nab a 50-count bag of Minh Mini Chicken Egg Rolls — which contain white meat, as well as chopped-up onion, cabbage, carrots, and celery — for around $13 at the retail giant.

Air fryers are great for many different potato dishes, from hash browns to homemade potato chips. They also happen to be a great option for making baked potatoes.

Simply wash and dry the potatoes, rub them with oil and salt, and then let them bake in the air fryer for 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the size of the potato.

Currently, you can nab a 15-pound bag of baking potatoes for around $12 at Costco.

Kirkland Signature Bacon is another Costco item that’s simple to make and tastes great when tossed in the air fryer. You get delicious thick-cut bacon without the normal grease splash you would get from frying on the stove.

Currently, you can nab four 1-pound bags of thick-cut bacon at Costco for $19.19.

These Sweet Potato Fries have zero trans fats and are so flavorful, with a dash of sea salt. They make an excellent side dish and taste great when you toss them in the air fryer. Currently, you can nab a 64-oz bag at Costco for just under $15.

When you’re in a fishy mood, Kirkland Signature Breaded Panko Shrimp is another great option for the air fryer.

These can be baked to crispy perfection, and Costco is currently selling a 2.5-pound bag for just under $22.

There are countless creative air fryer recipes online, and these Costco items make such meals quick, easy, and super cheap.

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