This Week at Aldi: Meet the Air Fryer’s Newest Companion

September 5, 2026
Food

After a whirlwind summer, Aldi is finally settling into a calmer rhythm. They kicked off the season with a wave of frozen items to help us beat the heat, and now they’re easing us into autumn with a lineup meant to make cozy evenings simple. This week brings a different energy: with school back in session, a demanding boss looming, and the holiday plan parade just around the corner, you’ll want something tasty to keep you going. That’s the aim behind Aldi’s drops this week. Here’s what lies ahead for shoppers at Aldi in the coming days.

Season’s Choice Corn Ribs: Plain or Chili Lime (9/9; $3.99)

Corn ribs are sweeping the nation, and Aldi has joined the push to broaden their assortment. This week, Aldi will begin offering corn ribs—essentially segmented kernels cut into rib-like strips—in the freezer section. You’ll find two options: a straightforward plain version, and a chili lime variety for a bit of heat.

Specially Selected Apple Cinnamon Brioche Ring (9/9; $5.49)

What sets a cinnamon roll apart from a brioche ring is up for debate, and there’s probably a legal loom somewhere that I’m not privy to. Aldi isn’t chasing any clever distinction with its newest bakery item. Notably, it contains cinnamon, so in many people’s eyes it’s essentially an apple cinnamon roll wearing a brioche crown.

ALDI Truffle Arancini or Goat Cheese Bites (9/9; $3.79)

Even though state fair season is waning, fried snacks remain a staple. Aldi is introducing two unexpected fried bites this week. Soon you’ll be able to pick up bags of either truffle arancini (crispy fried rice balls) or goat cheese bites that would make for a standout starter right from the air fryer.

Corned Beef Reuben Bites (9/9; $7.99)

It seems fried snacks are the theme for the week. Aldi is also adding corned beef Reuben bites to its lineup. They combine corned beef, sauerkraut, and provolone cheese inside a golden crust, and the package even includes a dipping sauce for a complete, all-in-one snack experience.

Casa Mamita Family Size Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas (9/9; $15.99)

Back-to-school season calls for feeding a crowd, and Aldi has you covered with a family-size option. These sizable chicken and cheese enchiladas from Casa Mamita are priced at $15.99, a practical choice for feeding eight people without the nightly guesswork about what to cook for everyone.

Daniel Brooks

I cover everyday products with a practical eye, from kitchen tools and home essentials to smart gadgets and consumer trends. My goal is to help readers understand what is genuinely useful, what is worth the price, and what deserves a second look before buying.