How to Reheat Fried Chicken in an Air Fryer
Revitalize your leftover fried chicken to its former glory with an air fryer. It's a swift process that respects an expert home cook's savvy, avoiding oil-laden repeats while achieving that fresh-from-the-kitchen crunch and warmth.
Servings: 3
Calories: 219kcal
Equipment
- Kitchen tongs
Ingredients
- Leftover fried chicken
Instructions
- Bring the fried chicken to room temperature.This is an important step as it allows the protein in the chicken to relax. If the chicken goes from 40°F (refrigerator temperature) to a hot air fryer, it will cause the meat to be tough. Depending on the size of the chicken, this can take 10 to 20 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer.Preheating an air fryer is always a good idea so that the entire cooking chamber is at an even temperature and will cook evenly.To reheat fried chicken, preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Preheating takes three to four minutes and can be done while the fried chicken is coming up to room temperature.
- Place chicken in the air fryer basket or on the wire rack.If you have a basket-style air fryer, place the fried chicken in the basket, making sure they don’t touch. If you have a toaster oven-style air fryer, place the fried chicken in a single layer on the wire rack.
- Reheat for 4 to 10 minutes.Reheat the fried chicken for four to 10 minutes, depending on the pieces you have. Flipping halfway through the cooking time will produce better results.Reheat Times:Chicken Breasts: 8 to 10 minutesChicken Thighs and Legs: 6 to 8 minutesChicken Wings: 5 to 6 minutesChicken Strips: 4 to 5 minutes
- Serve immediately!Once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, remove it from the air fryer and enjoy! If you want to reheat chicken breast, make sure to insert the thermometer all the way to the center.
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 282mg | Fiber: 2g