Reheat fried chicken in the air fryer for the very best results. It's quick and easy and comes out as crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside as when you made it.
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Reheating in the air fryer is the best way to go for many different kinds of leftovers. I love it for for fries, steak, wings - and, of course, any type of chicken. Especially fried chicken like Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets or Fried Chicken Tenders!
Whether you've made it in the air fryer to start, deep fat fried it, or baked it in the oven - the air fryer will help you make the most of the leftovers.
For smaller pieces of fried chicken you can also check out this guide for reheating chicken nuggets in the air fryer.
Why You Will Love This Guide
- Learn the best way to reheat fried chicken
- It's so quick - done in just a few minutes!
- Super simple - add a tiny bit of oil, air fry, and eat!
- Juicy on the inside even after reheating
- Nice and crispy on the outside thanks to the circulating hot air
How to Reheat Fried Chicken in the Air Fryer Without Drying It Out
There are three important steps to ensuring your chicken doesn't dry out.
First, add a little bit of oil. This does two things, it helps crisp out the outside, and adds a bit of moisture which helps the chicken stay juicy.
Second, don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. You want the hot air to be able to circulate, as this helps heat the chicken quicker.
Third, don't heat it too long. You want the internal temperature to reach 165°F (74°C), but not go much above it.
Expert Tips
- Add a little bit of oil to help the breading crisp up nicely again
- Reheat in a single layer and do not overcrowd your air fryer basket. You want that hot air to be able to circulate, to crisp it all up!
- Only reheat as much as you will finish - you don't want to reheat the chicken multiple times
- Always reheat leftovers to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), for safe consumption
- Cook time will vary with your specific air fryer, and how big the pieces are. Start with 4 minutes, check if heated through, and add more time as needed.
- Want to add seasoning? Do it after the oil and before air frying.
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Recipe
Reheating Fried Chicken in the Air Fryer
Print RateIngredients
- 4 pieces fried chicken with or without breading
- olive oil or neutral cooking oil
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer by running it at 360°F (180°C) for 5 minutes.
- Brush chicken pieces with olive oil and place in air fryer basket.4 pieces fried chicken, olive oil
- Air fry 4-8 minutes at 360°F (180°C). Check to make sure they are heated through, then serve!
Notes
- Only reheat as much as you will finish - you don't want to reheat the chicken multiple times
- Always reheat leftovers to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety
- Want to add seasoning? Do it after the oil, and before air frying.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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