Leftover fries can be soggy if you don't reheat them the correct way. However, if you reheat fries in the air fryer, they are better than ever! Don't believe me? Try this trick and be amazed.
Reheating Fries: Quick and Easy
If you're like me, you might save the extra leftover fries after ordering takeout. They're great for saving and reheating. I'll add different things such as cheese, bacon, and diced green onions and make them into a little meal the next day. The air fryer makes it easy!
If you're new to the air fryer, you may be playing around with frozen foods before jumping into meals from scratch. While that's great, let me show you why reheating foods is the best.
The air fryer is a great place to reheat leftover foods like fries. For instance, most people who've tried it will swear that if you reheat pizza in the air fryer, it's even better than fresh.
Reheating food in the air fryer is one of my favorite ways to make leftovers taste like new again.
Not only that but reheating fries in the air fryer doesn't take long. In fact, just a few minutes and you will have perfectly reheated fries.
If you're looking for some fries with a little bit of extra flavor, check out these air fryer home fries, made with diced onion and pepper!
Ingredients Need to Reheat Fries
- leftover fries
Pretty simple!
How To Reheat Leftover Fries Using the Air Fryer
Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F or 177°C for 3 minutes.
Step 2: Add the leftover fries in a single layer into the basket of the air fryer.
Step 3: Air fry leftover french fries for 3-4 minutes, or until fully reheated. Toss the fries halfway through.
Step 4: Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately.
Tips for Making the Best Reheated Fries
- Don't overcrowd: Try not to pile too many fries into the air fryer or they may take longer to crisp up and cook unevenly.
- Toss during reheating: Make sure to toss the fries halfway through the reheating process to ensure they are cooking evenly and crisping up.
- Adjust time if needed: Thicker-cut fries will need to reheat for longer intervals. Adjust the cooking time as needed.
FAQs About Reheating Fries
Can I reheat fries that have a topping on them such as cheese?
Yes! If you are reheating, for example, loaded fries with cheese and bacon, you can still reheat them in the air fryer.
How long to reheat fries in the air fryer?
If you are reheating fries in the air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, it should take 3-4 minutes to reheat them fully.
How long to reheat fries at 400 degrees Fahrenheit/200 degrees Celcius?
If you are reheating fries in the air fryer at a higher temperature such as 400 degrees Fahrenheit, decrease the cooking time to 2-3 minutes.
What to serve with reheated fries?
Need something else to go with those fries? We've got you covered. Our family loves to serve fries with our Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings, Naked Air Fryer Chicken Tenders, or Air Fryer Chicken Legs.
Now that you know how to do it, make sure you save all of those leftover fries and reheat them in the air fryer.
Not only is a quick and easy, but the fries always turn out amazing. Soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Looking for more things with fries? We have a great list of air fryer fry recipes for you to try next.
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📖 Recipe
How to Reheat Fries in Air Fryer
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 cup french fries leftover
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, 177 degrees Celcius.
- Add leftover fries in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer.
- Reheat fries at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-4 minutes, or until reheated fully.
Notes
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.
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