The Costco Kirkland Signature Item Perfect For Your Air Fryer

If there are two things we love in this world, it's Costco and air fryers. More often than not, the two go hand in hand, especially when you're browsing the store's frozen section. Sure, the conventional oven is a classic. It's reliable, versatile, and useful for everything from large portions to baked goods. But when it comes to certain foods, the smaller appliance is the way to go. That's certainly the case with Kirkland Signature's Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks, which we think are among the Costco foods you should always put in the air fryer.

These fully cooked chicken breast chunks come in a whopping 4-pound bag and are tucked away in the freezer section near another Costco must-try chicken item: Kirkland Signature's Fully Cooked Crispy Wings. While you could follow the conventional oven instructions, the air fryer gives these nuggets the golden-brown exterior that makes them so satisfying. For the best results, arrange the frozen chunks in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook them at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes or until heated through. The result? Crispy breading on the outside and hot, tender chicken on the inside, which is pretty much the only way we want to eat these tasty little bites.

For around $15 to $18 a bag, Kirkland Signature Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks are a great budget-friendly freezer staple. With about 22 servings per package, that works out to roughly $0.80 per serving, each of which provides 16 grams of protein. The chicken is also raised with no antibiotics, although the breading contains common allergens including milk, wheat (gluten), and eggs.

Once you've crisped up these nuggets in your air fryer, there are plenty of ways to serve them (beyond eating them straight from the basket). Add them to salads, pasta, or tacos, or pair them with your go-to dipping sauce, like our copycat Bo's Special Sauce from Bojangles. Costco members seem to agree that these chicken bites are worth keeping around, though there is one common complaint: They're salty. Many reviewers still speak highly of this item, however, including one Reddit user who wrote, "Straight up the best home air fryer chicken nugs around. You won't be disappointed."