Reheating chicken 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 reheating method when you've got leftover chicken!
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So many types of leftovers are just better when reheating them in the air fryer! It's true for fries and steak - and yes, for basically any type of chicken as well.
Why You Will Love This Guide
- Learn the best way to reheat chicken
- It's so quick - done in just a few minutes!
- Super simple - maybe slice it, add some oil, air fry, and done!
- Juicy, tender chicken even after reheating
- Crispy chicken restored to perfect crispiness
- Works for most type of chicken - both breaded and plain
How to Reheat Different Types of Chicken
This guide covers how to reheat most types of chicken. We also have specific guides for the most common types of chicken:
How to Reheat Chicken Without Drying It Out
There are four steps to making sure your reheated chicken comes out juicy and tender, instead of dry and tough.
First, slice larger pieces, so they reheat quicker and more evenly. This means less moisture is lost and it's still nice and hot throughout.
Second, use your air fryer. The circulating hot air means the chicken heats up quickly and evenly.
Third, add a little bit of oil. This helps add a bit more moisture to the chicken, so it's less likely to dry out.
Fourth, don't heat it too long. You want it to be thoroughly heated to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), but not more than that.
Expert Tips
- Slice big pieces of chicken before air frying, so they reheat quicker and more evenly. This means they stay juicier!
- Add a little bit of oil to avoid the chicken drying out
- Reheat in a single layer for best results
- 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. Use a meat thermometer to be sure.
- Cook time will vary with your specific air fryer, and how big your chicken pieces are. Start with 2 minutes for small pieces and slices, and 4 minutes for larger pieces. Check if heated through, and add more time as needed.
- Want to add seasoning? Do it after brushing with oil, but before air frying.
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Recipe
Reheating Chicken in the Air Fryer
Print RateIngredients
- 2 servings cooked chicken
- olive oil or neutral cooking oil
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer by running it at 360°F (180°C) for 5 minutes.
- Slice large pieces of chicken about ½ inch (1 cm) thick. Keep smaller pieces as they are.2 servings cooked chicken
- Brush with olive oil.olive oil
- Place chicken in air fryer basket and air fry at 360°F (180°C). Start with 2-3 minutes for slices, 3-4 minutes for nuggets and other smaller pieces, and 4-5 minutes for larger pieces.
- Check if the chicken is heated through. If not, add another 1-2 minutes and check again. Then serve!
Notes
- Add a little bit of oil to avoid the chicken drying out
- Reheat in a single layer for best results
- 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 brushing with oil, but before air frying.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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