Costco Air Fryer Recipes
The air fryer and Costco were made for each other. Costco's large-format proteins, frozen items, and fresh produce all cook beautifully in an air fryer — and the results are faster and crispier than the oven with a fraction of the oil. These recipes are built around items you'd pick up on a typical Costco run, and every one of them clocks in under 25 minutes of active cook time.
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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders with Costco Chicken
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders with Costco Chicken
Homemade chicken tenders in an air fryer are genuinely superior to the oven and nearly as good as deep-fried, with a fraction of the mess. Costco's chicken tenderloins are the ideal cut — already the right size, naturally tender, and a great price per pound. Panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan create a coating that gets remarkably crispy at 400°F without any oil spray tricks.
Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Costco Frozen Salmon
Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Costco Frozen Salmon
Cutting salmon into bite-sized pieces before air frying is a revelation — more surface area means more caramelized edges and a higher crunch-to-tender ratio in every bite. Costco's thick frozen salmon fillets are ideal for this because they hold their shape when cubed. Season with garlic, soy, and a touch of honey for a glaze that caramelizes beautifully at high heat.
Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts from Costco
Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts from Costco
Brussels sprouts in the air fryer are a revelation for people who think they don't like them. The intense, dry heat caramelizes the cut edges and crisps the outer leaves into something close to a chip, while the interior stays tender. Costco sells Brussels sprouts in a large bag that's perfect for this — halve them, season them, and let the air fryer do what it does best.
Air Fryer Costco Shrimp
Air Fryer Costco Shrimp
Air frying Costco's Kirkland frozen shrimp produces the best shrimp you've ever had at home — a crispy, lightly seasoned exterior and perfectly tender interior in under 10 minutes. Season with garlic, lemon, and paprika for all-purpose shrimp, or follow the Cajun variation below for something with more bite. Use them in tacos, on salads, over pasta, or as an appetizer.