These chicken nuggets from Costco are one of the best that you can buy because they are crispy, tasty, quick to cook, and delicious. In this post, we will show you how to cook them in just a few minutes using different cooking methods.
What You’ll Need:
There’s nothing like keeping it simple! It’s just your Costco chicken nuggets and your favorite dipping sauce – and maybe your favorite fries too!
- Costco Chicken Nuggets (approximately 5-6 nuggets per serving) – If you are feeding a large crowd, simply get more. They will disappear in no time. For vegetarians and vegans, you can use veggie nuggets.
- Sauce(s) of choice – I like BBQ sauce, sweet and sour sauce, and honey mustard. Ketchup and hot sauce also go well with chicken nuggets.
How To Cook Costco Chicken Nuggets?
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Place your frozen Costco chicken nuggets on a baking sheet while leaving enough space between them.
- Bake your Costco Chicken Nuggets in the preheated 400 degrees oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden crisp.
- Serve hot with dips and sauces.
How Long To Cook Costco Frozen Chicken Nuggets in the Microwave?
Spread your Costco frozen chicken nuggets out as far as possible on a microwave-safe plate and cook them according to this chart:
- 5 nuggets – 1-2 minutes.
- 10 nuggets – 2-3 minutes
- 15 nuggets – 3- 3.5 minutes.
Check the nuggets after the stated time and heat in 45-second intervals until warm if necessary.
PRO TIP: To make crispy nuggets, use the toaster oven or oven to cook your chicken nuggets.
How To Cook Costco Frozen Chicken Nuggets In A Pan?
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to a pan.
- Heat oil over medium heat until it is shimmery and rippling.
- Place the nuggets carefully in the pan (don’t spill yourself on them) and leave plenty of space between them so they are able to cook evenly. Do not crowd the pan. An average skillet should hold 8 nuggets per side.
- Cook for 2 minutes on the first side until golden brown, then turn and cook for 2 minutes on the second side until golden brown.
- Drain on a paper towel-covered plate.
How To Cook Costco Frozen Chicken Nuggets in an Air Fryer?
- From the packaging, portion out the desired amount of Costco chicken nuggets.
- Using the air fryer basket or the air fryer trays, place the frozen Costco chicken nuggets.
- Air fry your Costco chicken nuggets for 10-12 minutes at 400 degrees F flipping them halfway through cooking.
- Immediately serve the air-fried chicken nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce.
What To Serve With Costco Chicken Nuggets?
- Cheesy Bread
- French fries
- Macaroni Salad
- Chilli smashed peas
- Costco Mac and Cheese
- Pasta salad
- Mexican Street Corn Salad
- Salt and vinegar potatoes
- Red Potato Salad
- Egg fried rice and curry sauce
- Ciabatta Bread
- Tempura asparagus fries
- Crusty Bread
- Coconut Custard Pie
How To Store Costco Chicken Nuggets?
If you have any Costco Chicken nuggets leftovers allow them to cool to room temperature then place them in an airtight container and transfer them to the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
For longer shelf life, store your Costco Chicken nuggets leftovers in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
How To Reheat Costco Chicken Nuggets?
Reheating your chicken nuggets in the air fryer is the best method for the best results. Reheat your Costco Chicken nuggets for 4-5 minutes at 400 degrees F or until warmed through.
Alternatively, you can reheat leftover Costco chicken nuggets in the oven. Place the chicken nuggets on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F ( 205°C ) for about 10 minutes.
Reheating Costco chicken nuggets in the microwave tends to make them rubbery. Try to reheat in your air fryer or oven if you can. Use high power and heat the chicken nuggets for 1 minute, then in 30-second increments until they’re warmed to your liking.
Recipe Tips
- It is always best to spread out the chicken nuggets so that the heat can circulate well. They will simply steam if they are too close together, and they will not be crispy.
- Add a thin coating of oil and some spices, as well as salt and pepper to each chicken nugget. The result will be a crispy and tasty crunch for your Costco chicken nuggets.
- Your choice of oil DOES matter. Vegetable oil is best.
- You should always buy the best quality chicken nuggets you can afford.
- The best surface to brown your Costco chicken nuggets is a shiny and nice quality pan. To get the shiny surface, use aluminum foil. This also makes cleanup easy!
- To make it more fun and delicious, serve it with a wide variety of sauces. You should try ketchup, yum-yum sauce, and honey mustard!
FAQ Section
Bake for 25 minutes at 375 degrees. Follow the recipe below to make Costco chicken nuggets crispy and delicious.
If you want frozen chicken nuggets to taste better, you should coat them in a thin layer of oil with seasoning and salt.
It is not necessary to thaw your Costco chicken nuggets before cooking them. These instructions are meant to be used just as the frozen chicken nugget comes out of the bag or box.
Many people wonder if Costco frozen chicken nuggets are pre-cooked. Why? Some are, some are not. Before eating, you should assume that yours are not yet cooked, so you should thoroughly cook them before eating.
You need to coat your frozen Costco chicken nuggets with a thin coat of oil and then bake them to make them crispy. Follow the instructions below to make perfect chicken nuggets.
Yes, you can refreeze your Costco frozen chicken nuggets that have already been cooked. The problem is that they’ll be dry when you thaw them and cook them again because they’ve already been cooked.
You should not refreeze chicken nuggets that have not been cooked and have thawed on the counter. Instead, cook them first and then refreeze.
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Costco Chicken Nuggets Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving ( 1 Piece )
- Calories 42
- Total Fat 2g
- Sodium 75mg
- Total Carbohydrate 3g
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugars 0g
- Protein 3g
Nutrition Facts Source: Source
How To Cook Costco Chicken Nuggets
Description
These chicken nuggets from Costco are one of the best that you can buy because they are crispy, tasty, quick to cook, and delicious. In this post, we will show you how to cook them in just a few minutes using different cooking methods.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Place the frozen chicken nuggets on a baking sheet.
- Add the vegetable oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the baking sheet.
- Stir the chicken nuggets, oil, and spices together with your hands until well coated.
- On the baking sheet, space the chicken nuggets as far apart as possible.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden crisp.
- Serve hot with dips and sauces.
Notes
- It is always best to spread out the chicken nuggets so that the heat can circulate well. They will simply steam if they are too close together, and they will not be crispy.
- Add a thin coating of oil and some spices, as well as salt and pepper to each chicken nugget. The result will be a crispy and tasty crunch for your Costco chicken nuggets.
- Your choice of oil DOES matter. Vegetable oil is best.
- You should always buy the best quality chicken nuggets you can afford.
- The best surface to brown your Costco chicken nuggets is a shiny and nice quality pan. To get the shiny surface, use aluminum foil. This also makes cleanup easy!
- To make it more fun and delicious, serve it with a wide variety of sauces. You should try ketchup, yum yum sauce, and honey mustard!
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 42
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2g4%
- Sodium 75mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 3g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugars 0g
- Protein 3g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.