News & Trending Shopping & Deals News

10 Yummy (And Affordable) Costco Items to Make in Your Air Fryer

Costco is a great place to stock up on foods for your air fryer. Here are 10 great options.

Costco Wholesale store
Updated March 12, 2026
Fact check checkmark icon Fact checked
Google Logo Add Us On Google info

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.

Amazon Prime members: get a $150 Amazon Gift Card!

If you're an Amazon Prime member, apply for the Prime Visa(Rates and fees) credit card and you can get a $150 Amazon Gift Card instantly loaded into your Amazon account's Gift Card Balance upon approval (get an instant decision within 15 seconds).1

There is no extra work or spending requirement to get the bonus and no annual fee! 

With the Prime Visa credit card, you can earn up to 5% back on purchases, including Amazon purchases. If you shop regularly on Amazon, this card could be worth $100s in cash back every year!

Good or excellent credit (typically 670 or higher) is recommended.

Click here to apply for the Prime Visa credit card today.

Foster Farms Take Out Crispy Chicken Wings

Courtesy of Costco Foster Farm Take Out Crispy chicken wings  classic buffalo

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.

Tyson Sausage Patties

Courtesy of Costco Tyson sausage patties

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.

Kirkland Spinach & Cheese Ravioli

Courtesy of Costco Kirkland Signature Organic Spin/Cheese Ravioli, 2 x 22 oz

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.

Ore-Ida Bagel Bites

Courtesy of Costco Bagel bites pizza snacks

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.

Aidells Chicken & Apple Sausage

Courtesy of Costco Aidells chicken & apple sausage

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.

Minh Mini Chicken Egg Rolls

Courtesy of Costco Minh chicken mini egg rolls

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.

Baked potatoes

Courtesy of Costco Russet potatoes

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

Courtesy of Costco Bacon strips 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.

Alexia Sweet Potato Fries

Courtesy of Costco Bag of Alexia sweet potato frozen food

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.

Kirkland Signature Breaded Panko Shrimp

Courtesy of Costco Kirkland Signature breaded panko shrimp

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.

Bottom line

Sundry Photography/Adobe Costco Wholesale store

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

While you browse the wholesale retailer's aisles for the best air-fryer foods, make sure you're shopping with one of the top credit cards for Costco shoppers.

Earn Easy Cash Rewards at Amazon.com

  • $0 annual fee and no foreign transaction fees
  • Eligible for Chase travel and purchase protections
  • Cashback rewards can be redeemed as soon as the next day
  • Apply Now
  • Get a $150 Amazon Gift Card instantly upon approval exclusively for Prime members
  • Earn unlimited 5% back at Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market and on Chase Travel purchases with an eligible Prime membership
  • Prime Card Bonus: Earn 10% back or more on a rotating selection of items and categories on Amazon.com with an eligible Prime membership
  • Earn unlimited 2% back at gas stations, restaurants, and on local transit and commuting (including rideshare)
  • Earn unlimited 1% back on all other purchases
  • No annual credit card fee
  • No more waiting. Redeem daily rewards at Amazon.com as soon as the next day
  • Member FDIC
Prime Visa
4.9
info

on Chase's secure website

Read Card Review

Intro Offer

Get a $150 Amazon Gift Card instantly upon approval exclusively for Prime members

Annual Fee

$0

+

Why we like it


Financebuzz logo

Thanks for subscribing!

Please check your email to confirm your subscription.