Reheating chicken breasts in the air fryer is quick, easy, and gives the absolute best results - juicy, tender, and as delicious as the day you made it. There's no better way to go when you've got leftover chicken breasts!
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When you have leftovers to reheat, there's really no better way than reheating them in the air fryer! It works for fries, it works for steak, it works for chicken tenders and wings. And yes, it definitely works for chicken breasts as well!
For fried chicken breasts, follow this guide instead.
Why You Will Love This Guide
- Learn the best way to reheat chicken breasts
- It's so quick - they reheat in just a few minutes!
- Super simple - slice, heat, and eat!
- Juicy chicken breasts even after reheating
How to Reheat Chicken Breast in Air Fryer Without Drying It Out
The best way to avoid drying out the chicken is to slice it first, so it cooks quicker. Then add a little bit of oil before air frying. Make sure you don't air fry it too long - you want it to be thoroughly heated to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), but not more than that.
If you're reheating thin chicken breasts you don't need to slice them first.
Expert Tips
- Slice the chicken breast so it reheats quicker, which means it stays juicier
- Add a little bit of oil to avoid the chicken drying out
- Reheat in a single layer
- 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
- Cook time will vary with your specific air fryer, and how thick you slice your chicken. Start with 2 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 Chicken Breast in Air Fryer
Print RateIngredients
- 2 cooked chicken breasts
- olive oil or neutral cooking oil
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer by running it at 360°F (180°C) for 5 minutes.
- Slice chicken breast about ½ inch (1 cm) thick and brush with olive oil.2 cooked chicken breasts, olive oil
- Place chicken slices in air fryer basket and air fry 2-3 minutes at 360°F (180°C). Check to make sure they are heated through, then serve!
Notes
- Slice the chicken breast so it reheats quicker, which means it stays juicier
- 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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