Whether you’re a seasoned air fryer user or new to the device, you’ll find that its popularity isn’t for nothing.
An air fryer is a quick and easy way to prepare meals, leaving your food nice and crispy, but with less oil than frying.
I run a blog called Costco Kitchen where I share creative meal ideas using products from the warehouse store.I’ve found countless ways to make easy and delicious Costco appetizers, side dishes, and entrees in the air fryer.Here are some of my favorites:
Kirkland wings come out of the air fryer tender and juicy.They’re ready to eat in under 30 minutes, making them the perfect party snack or quick weeknight meal.
Costco’s party wings are coated in a garlic marinade, so you can air fry them and enjoy them as-is, or toss them with wing sauce just before serving.
Pair them with starchy side dishes and salads or steamed vegetables for an easy, easy meal for the whole family.
Cooking green beans is usually a multi-step process that involves boiling them, soaking them in an ice bath, and cooking them in a hot pot.But with an air fryer, they’re ready in under 10 minutes with no extra cleaning of bowls, pans, or pans.
The green beans I buy from Costco are cut, washed and ready to use so you can simply toss them in olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper and cook them in the air fryer for 8 minutes.
You’ve probably seen fried wontons, often referred to as “baked wontons,” in the appetizers section of restaurant menus.I like to make a similar version in the air fryer with Giovanni Rana 3 Cheese Ravioli.
Cook the wontons for three minutes, then dip them into the egg mixture, then sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs.Spray both sides with oil so the wontons are nice and crispy, then air fry for 8 to 10 minutes.
I like it with Rao’s homemade Marinara sauce, which can be found in the pasta section at Costco.
Just coat the drumsticks with your favorite seasonings (be sure to thaw them beforehand if using frozen) and pop them in the air fryer for an easy weeknight meal ready in 30 minutes.
I like to brush them with melted butter and parsley right after they come out of the air fryer to give them a rich and shiny finish.
If you like garlic, then you will definitely want to try roasting whole bulbs in the air fryer.The garlic bulbs are soft, golden, slightly sweet and nutty.
I like to buy a 2 pound bag of fresh California grown garlic at Costco.I cut off the tops of the bulbs, drizzled with olive oil, and baked them in the air fryer for 35 minutes.
You can mix garlic with softened grass-fed butter for a heavenly garlic sauce to spread on toast.
The box comes with potatoes, mango coconut chicken and chickpea samosas, as well as two chutney-flavored dipping sauces.
Air fry the samosas at 350°F for 7 minutes, then add them to your party platter for your guests to enjoy.
I use Nasoya Organic tofu from Costco.It’s important to use firm tofu when air frying to ensure it stays put throughout the cooking process.
I like to marinate the tofu cubes in Kinder teriyaki sauce, also from Costco, then put them in the air fryer for 18 minutes.
The crispy tofu can be enjoyed on its own or added to stir-fries.My favorite way to eat air-fried tofu is in a bowl with rice, quinoa, veggies, and sauce to make a perfect dish for Meatless Monday.
Some people know that Just Bare Chicken Breast Chunks are similar to Chick-fil-A’s chicken nuggets.Heat them in the air fryer at 350°F for 8 minutes so that the outside crumbs are nice and crispy while the meat remains soft and juicy.
You can sprinkle them on salads, add to tortillas for crunchy chicken wraps, or enjoy them like I did with a mock chicken flaky sauce you can make with some ingredients you might have in your pantry .
Costco sells a variety of frozen pot stickers and dumplings, many of which come with dipping sauces.
Preparing them in the air fryer is my go-to method for perfectly cooked pot stickers with crispy edges and soft bottoms.If you want your pot stickers to be golden and crispy, turn them halfway through the cooking process.
Royal Asia’s Vegetable Spring Rolls are the perfect appetizer or snack because you can warm them up in the air fryer and dip them in the turmeric sauce provided.
The crust is thin and crispy, and the filling is filled with a variety of vegetables, including edamame, jicama, and cabbage.
Heat the spring rolls in the air fryer at 390°F for 10 minutes, then flip halfway through.
Post time: May-24-2022