How to Reheat Deep Fried Food [The Path To Crispiness]

Nothing beats the crispy taste of fried foods, whether they are fresh or that moment when you reheat them. You, however, need to reheat them in the right way to maintain their freshness and give you the crispy texture. So how do you do it?

The method to use when reheating fried food will make them crispy again. For this reason, opt for dry heat options such as using the oven or toaster oven at 400. However, you can try other options such as stove tops, but you will also need a huge chunk of oil for the food to get heated.

When reheating food, the best way to do it is by using the exact source you used while cooking. Such may not always be possible, and that’s why this article gives you various ways you may opt for when reheating your deep-fried food. Read on!

How to Reheat Deep Fried Food in Oven

Reheating your deep-fried food in the oven will ensure it comes out hot and crispy the same way it does in the deep fryer. This reheating method is one of the best for deep-fried, and it is easy to navigate through it. Here is how you do it:

1.       You will need to first preheat your oven to 400. You can do this for about 15 to 20 minutes to ensure that the food reheats much faster once you place it here.

2.       As the oven preheats, be preparing your deep-fried food. If it was in the fridge, remove it and allow it to sit on the counter for about 15 minutes. Such ensures it gets to room temperature.

3.       Go ahead and prepare your oven tray. Spray some nonstick spray on it. If you do not have this, you can smear some olive oil on it.

4.       If you have a wire rack and want to reheat your deep-fried chicken, maybe, it will be the best option to use. So place it on the baking tray. Placing your chicken here ensures that the hot air circulates to the chicken well.

5.       Depending on what you are reheating, arrange your deep-fried food on the oven tray or the wire rack. Ensure that you space the food well so that all parts can get the heat/

6.       Allow the deep-fried food to bake for about 10 to 20 minutes. Bake it until the skin feels hot and crispy.

7.       Once the deep-fried food reheats, you can now turn off the oven. Allow it to cool for a few minutes before diving into it.

How to Reheat Deep Fried Food in the Air Fryer

The air fryer also does a great job reheating deep-fried food, especially fries. The process is pretty straightforward since it only involves placing the food in the basket, setting the time, and allowing it to heat. To reheat deep-fried food in the air fryer:

1.       Start by making the deep-fried food ready by putting it to room temperature. You may also thaw it in the microwave for a few minutes before reheating it.

2.       Once it is ready, plug in the air fryer. Please set it to a temperature of 400 and allow it to preheat for about five minutes.

3.       Add your deep-fried food into the air fryer basket. Put the basket back into the air fryer.

4.       Adjust the temperature of the air fryer to 350. Allow your food to cook for about three minutes at this temperature.

5.       Pull out the air fryer basket after three minutes. Check whether your food is hot and crispy. If not, return it to reheat and check every minute until it reaches the desired heat.

6.       If the deep-fried food you are reheating is quite a lot, you may need to do so in sections. The food may not reheat well if you do it all at once.

How to Reheat Deep Fried Food on a Stove Top

 If you do not have a microwave, toaster oven, or air fryer, you can still reheat your deep-fried food on a stovetop. The process is pretty simple, but it requires you to monitor the progress. Here is how you do it:

1.       Allow the deep-fried food to sit on the chicken counter to come to room temperature. It will take between 10 to 30 minutes.

2.       Place a large skillet or pan on the stovetop. Add some oil to it and allow the oil to heat up in medium-high heat. It should reach about 300.

3.       Add your deep-fried food to the skillet using tongs. Ensure you space out the food to get the heat well. Overcrowding will make the temperature in the oil reduce.

4.       Allow your food to fry in the oil for about two to three minutes. Then flip it to the other side so that it can also get the heat.

5.       Once the food gets enough heat, you can remove it. Please place it in a bowl with a paper towel to drain off the excess oil and allow it to cool.

6.       You could add the next batch of food if you had some more remaining.