In today’s article, we are going to learn how to cook a Costco Chicken Bake in an air fryer. These chicken bakes are really wonderful when coupled with a dipping sauce, so be sure to check back later for that recipe!
If you air fry your Costco Chicken Bake, you ensure that you will get that crunchy exterior texture with a soft yet delicious interior.
Can You Cook Chicken Bakes In An Air Fryer?
Yes, you sure can. Chicken bakes in an air fryer are delicious. Simply add some egg wash, load them into the air fryer and you have perfectly golden chicken bakes.
The air fryer is fantastic with any frozen or fresh pasty and is one of my favorite foods to air fry.
Ingredients That You’ll Need:
- Frozen – You will need Costco frozen chicken bakes that you want to cook in the air fryer. An air fryer of average size can do two at a time, but you can do them in batches if you prefer.
- Sauce – Do you like to dunk your pasties in something? Me too. My favorite is mayonnaise or ketchup. Choose whatever you like.
As for the kitchen gadgets that we used in this Costco Chicken Bake air fryer recipe, we simply used our Cosori Air Fryer. The air fryer we have is great for many types of recipes.
How To Cook Costco Chicken Bake In Air Fryer?
- Place the frozen Costco chicken bakes into the air fryer basket after removing the packaging.
- Brush with egg wash or spray with extra virgin olive oil.
- Air fry your chicken bakes for 6 minutes at 160c/320f, then spray again and continue cooking for another 8 minutes at 200c/400f.
What To Serve With Costco Chicken Bake?
- Mexican Street Corn Salad
- Red Potato Salad
- Barbecue Sauce
- Tuna Salad Nicoise
- Cherry Tomato Sauce
How To Store Costco Chicken Bake Leftovers?
Once air fried, allow your Costco Chicken Bake to come to room temperature, place in an airtight then into the fridge. Properly stored, your Costco Chicken Bake leftovers can last for up to 2-3 days in the fridge.
For freezing, you want to make sure your Costco Chicken Bake leftovers have cooled to room temperature, then place them in an airtight container and into the freezer for up to 1 month.
Can You Reheat Costco Chicken Bake?
Yes, you can reheat your Costco chicken bake in either the oven or the air fryer, and I have done it more times than I can remember.
While I have a microwave, I find that it doesn’t work well for reheating chicken bakes. This is because they become soggy and taste greasy.
Even so, the air fryer will reheat your Costco Chicken Bake so that it feels brand new.
FAQ Section
Yes, the next day, Costco Chicken Bake is perfectly safe to eat. If you do this, I recommend only leaving it for one day before consuming it. If you plan on leaving your Costco until the next day, make sure it is thoroughly heated.
Your Costco Chicken Bakes should take around 14 minutes to bake in a 320 degrees F preheated oven. The cooking time will depend on the oven you are using to reheat your chicken bakes.
Reheat your Costco Chicken Bake At 320 degrees F preheated oven for 4 minutes or until heated through. Keep in mind that this timing can vary as it depends on the oven you are using.
How To Cook Costco Chicken Bake In Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 frozen Costco Chicken Bakes
- egg wash optional
- olive oil spray optional
Instructions
- Place the frozen Costco chicken bakes into the air fryer basket after removing the packaging.
- Brush with egg wash or spray with extra virgin olive oil.
- Air fry your chicken bakes for 6 minutes at 160C/320F, then spray again and continue cooking for another 8 minutes at 200C/400F.
Notes
- Dunk your pasties in a dipping sauce for the ultimate experience. My favorite is mayonnaise or ketchup.
Sarah J
Wednesday 15th of January 2025
I love using my air fryer, thanks for the instructions.