16 Frozen Foods You Should Be Picking Up At Aldi

Foodies living in the eastern half of the United States understand the joy of shopping at the German grocery store Aldi. Those in the western states will have to exercise patience as the chain expands in their direction (though in the meantime, they can familiarize themselves with the must-buy items for the first time they visit an Aldi store). Veteran shoppers — armed as always with their reusable bags — will have scoured their local outlet for our picks for October 2026, but as the weather turns colder, we're turning our attention to stocking up our freezers.

Aldi is renowned for carrying a huge range of great quality frozen foods, many of which have people raving on social media. We're big fans too, and while we were tempted by lots of different products, our choices cover everything from fish, veggies, and breakfast foods, to speedy dinners, pizzas, and a couple of sweet treats. All pricing and availability information was correct at the time of writing, but it's best to contact your local Aldi store to double check that any particular items are in stock. Got your quarter for the cart and your bags all ready? Then let's get to it!

Need a filling lunch but you're in a hurry? Rip open a box of these warming, cheesy pierogies, throw them in the air fryer, and you'll be scarfing them down in no time. Each box contains three servings (maybe two if you're extra-hungry) and we 100% stan the social media tip of pairing them with Aldi's Specially Selected caramelized red onion chutney.

Buy Bremer Potato & Cheddar Pierogies for $2.55.

We could have filled out this list twice over with Aldi's frozen veggies alone, such is the depth and variety of its range. In the end, we plumped for this blend of steamed frozen goodies, because who doesn't love a green beans, corn, peas, and carrots combo? Frozen veg are captured at peak freshness, and you can serve these as a side or add them to other dishes. They're a delicious pop of color and vitamins either way.

Buy Season's Choice Frozen Steamed Mixed Vegetables for $1.09.

Skinless, boneless, individually wrapped, and bursting with fishy goodness, we love to see tilapia in Aldi's freezers. This 2-pound bag is great value for money in our opinion, and they're as flexible as they are delicious. You can air or pan-fry them in a dash of olive oil, shove them under the broiler and cook 'em cowboy style, or pair them with some frozen veggies and let the oven do all the heavy lifting.

Buy Fremont Fish Market Tilapia Fillets for $9.75.

Get the day off to a delicious start by having these yummy, wholemeal waffles for breakfast, which shoppers love for their price point (there are 10 in a pack) as much as their taste. They're naturally flavored with buttermilk and vanilla, while each two-waffle serving packs an impressive 12 grams of protein. Pair them with these high-fiber fruits and nobody's feeling hungry until lunchtime.

Buy Breakfast Best Protein Buttermilk & Vanilla Waffles for $3.95.

Fish sticks — done right — are one of the best frozen comfort foods around, in our opinion. Aldi's own-brand are right up there with the best of them, combining minced Alaskan Pollock with a crunchy, golden breading. They cook in minutes too, which is enough time to rustle up some veggies or a salad, or butter some bread, ready to make one of the world's greatest sandos.

Buy Fremont Fish Market Wild Caught Breaded Fish Sticks for $5.79.

If you thought classic Italian ravioli couldn't be bettered, you might want to rethink that position. Shoppers (including us) adore these crusty, beefy delights, which you can find in the frozen section. They make a crunchy, crowd-pleasing appetizer, but we think they're best forked down after having been slathered in a rich, marinara sauce.

Buy Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Original Beef Breaded Toasted Ravioli for $3.95.

Described on social media as "the best" and "awfully good," these bags of frozen, breaded chicken are must-haves among many Aldi regulars. Made with white meat, they cook in around 20 minutes in the oven, providing a speedy, protein-rich lunch or dinner for you and anyone else around the kitchen table, or a tasty addition to your next appetizer night.

Buy Kirkwood Red Bag Chicken for $7.45.

There's a lot to like about Aldi's own Fusia Asian brand, and shoppers haven't been shy about dishing out their praise online. These chicken and vegetables potstickers are our latest obsession from the marque. They taste amazing but we really like how you can add as much or as little of the included sauce as you want. Whether you cook them in the microwave or a pan, they're all good.

Buy Fusia Asian Inspirations Chicken Potstickers for $4.39.

We know how to get a crispier McDonald's hash brown but thanks to Aldi, we can rustle up a delicious dupe without leaving the kitchen. Many people have them with eggs for breakfast, but we think they're delicious any time of the day. All you gotta do is toss a couple in the air fryer for a few minutes and you're good to go. There's 20 hash browns in every pack too, so lots of opportunities to pair them with all sorts of goodies.

Buy Season's Choice Hash Brown Patties for $5.49.

Aldi shoppers regularly face discontinued products, and the store's range of frozen pizzas isn't immune from items being yanked. We (and others) heaved a sigh about their rising crust pies, but this mouthful of a stuffed crust delight goes a long way toward healing that wound. It's a feast for meat lovers, while the ranch sauce on the topping is chef's kiss good.

Buy Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Cheese Stuffed Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza for $7.15.

No trip to Aldi's frozen aisle is complete without some breakfast sausage, and these yummy patties are the ones for us. They're a blend of turkey and pork, so are a little lighter but no less tasty because of it. You get 18 patties for less than 10 bucks, making it easy to keep the tribe fed for several days, and we love pairing them with Aldi's Season's Choice Hash Brown Patties.

Buy Breakfast Best Fully Cooked Original Sausage Patties for $9.15.

If you think Aldi's frozen veggies were impressive, wait until you get a load of their ice cream range. It's got something for everyone, but we're suckers for a really indulgent chocolate ice cream, so it had to be this tub. Part of the store's Specially Selected range, it's rich, creamy, and smooth, perfect for serving alongside a dinner table pie, or spooning straight into your mouth while watching your fave show.

Buy Specially Selected Chocolate Premium Ice Cream for $5.49.

Meatballs swimming in a tasty tomato sauce is always a winning menu item for us, but we don't always have the time even for this short cut to the cheesy homemade kind. It's evenings like that when we reach for this hefty bag of pork and beef meatballs from Aldi, knowing they can be ready in literal minutes. Thirteen grams of protein per serving you say? Count us in!

Buy Bremer Family Size Original Meatballs for $7.49.

If you're looking for a crunchy yet quick-to-make alternative to French fries for a lunch or main meal, or fancy a savory snack, seek out a bag or two of these gourmet veggies from Aldi's Season's Choice brand. They're a snip to cook — simply oven bake or air fry 'em — and each whole onion ring is magically transformed into a deliciously crisp, golden treat.

Buy Season's Choice Gourmet Onion Rings for $3.65.

"I throw them in the air fryer and put some frozen corn in the microwave and boom that's dinner" wrote one Redditor about these moreish fishy bites. They're on our list of go-to frozen foods from Aldi too, but we love chowing down on popcorn shrimp as a suppertime snack, served with this zingy chimichurri, as well as part of a main meal.

Buy Fremont Fish Market Oven Crispy Popcorn Shrimp for $6.59.

Rounding off our list of Aldi's frozen foods is this wickedly tempting, fall-coded dessert that makes our mouths water just writing about it. Tangy apple and creamy mascarpone are blended and then enveloped in flaky, German puff pastry, making each bite a buttery, tart, and sweet delight. A quick spin in the oven or air fryer is all that stands between you and a very happy tummy.

Buy Specially Selected Apple Mascarpone Strudel for $4.75.