When you have leftovers, reheating them in the air fryer is a great way to ensure maximum flavor and texture. Many foods are best reheated in the air fryer, and in this post you will learn which ones, and how to reheat them.
Place the food in the air fryer basket. Do not fill the basket. French fries and similar can be cooked in multiple layers, while other foods like steak and chicken should be cooked in a single layer.
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Add a spritz of oil spray or a small amount of olive oil, and coat the food evenly.
oil spray or olive oil
Cook 2-6 minutes at 360°F (180°C) until heated to 165°F (74°C) throughout. Flip the food about halfway, or shake it around, to make sure it heats evenly.
If reheating steak or other filets of meat, cook to almost 165°F (74°C), then wrap in aluminum foil and rest 5 minutes.
360°F (180°C) is a good place to start, and will work fine for most foods. However, some foods reheat better at lower or higher temperatures.If you're worried about drying something out (like a steak or chicken wings), reheat it at a lower temperature (360°F/ 80°C or lower).If it's something you want to crisp up, reheat it at a higher temperature (390°F/200°C).If you are reheating something smaller (like French fries or thin slices of steak), you can reheat at a higher temperature, while thicker foods (whole steaks or chicken breasts) will turn out best at a lower temperature.
How long should you reheat food?
The time it will take to reheat your food varies a lot depending on what you're reheating, and how much of it. Leftovers should always be reheated to at least 165°F (74°C) to be safe to consume, so a great way to gauge when it's done is to use a meat thermometer.If you don't have a thermometer, you will need to cut into your food to gauge that it's well heated through.Here are a few guidelines for how long different foods take to reheat:
No need to preheat you air fryer* when reheating food
Don't overcrowd the air fryer* basket - some foods, like French fries, can be cooked in multiple layers, but you should not fill the entire basket. Others, like steak, should be cooked in a single layer.
Check the food regularly to ensure it doesn't burn or dry out. If it is starting to burn, lower the temperature.
Flip the food, or shake it around, about halfway for the most even cook. It's optional, but makes the end result even better.
Make a note of the time it takes to reheat your favorite foods, and it will be even easier the next time
Do not reheat again - reheat just as much as you will finish
The time will vary with your specific air fryer* model - please make sure your food is heated through before consuming