We are a pizza-loving family. Which means we always have some pizza (homemade or takeaway) leftover in the fridge. #bestleftoverever.
All great up until the kids come home from school and need dinner or a snack like yesterday. At which point I throw the slices into the microwave and they come out oily and soggy – everything the perfect pizza is not. So I started looking at an alternative way to reheat pizza.
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Can You Reheat Pizza In The Air Fryer?
Oh yes, you can. I discovered the joys of reheating pizza in the Air Fryer, and leftovers as we knew them got amaaaaaaaaaaaazing. We reheated pita pizza, leftover chicken pizza, naan bread pizzas, gluten-free pizzas easily.
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Evo Oil Sprayer Bottle
My go-to spraying bottle. Every Air Fryer user should have one.
Why You Will Love Reheating Pizza In Air Fryer
- Because the pizza ends up crispy and gooey like it was just made.
- It is a quick and failproof way to awesome pizza.
- This works for all styles of air fryer – basket and oven.
- It works for all styles of pizza – thin or regular crust.
So I have tested these 674381000 times over the last month and come up with this ultimate guide on how to Reheat Pizza In the Air Fryer.
Important Guidelines For Reheating Pizza
The thinner your pizza base is, the faster it will reheat – so you will need to cook thinner pizzas for a shorter time than thicker pizzas. A rough guideline is that thinner pieces may need 3-4 minutes and thicker slices may need 5-6 minutes.
Also, individual pieces may vary slightly in thickness so try and put pieces of similar thickness in at the same time. That way your pizza slices can cook at about the same rate.
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You can always reduce the temperature. If you notice your pizza starting to burn before it warms through, then reduce the temperature by about 25 degrees for the next batch.
Remove slices as soon as they are warmed through. Don’t be tempted to let the slices sit in the air fryer after they are warmed through. They will keep cooking and dry out or even get burnt.
So, we are reheating pizza in the air fryer from now on. Are you with me?!
Tools Needed To Reheat Pizza
- This Air Fryer is perfect for cooking your food.
- I love these tongs for turning food in the air fryer.
- Bowls with covers.
- Store leftover food in these bowls.
- **Essentials**
- Check out this list of must-have Air Fryer essentials.
How To Reheat Pizza In the Air Fryer Basket
- Preheat the Air fryer to 325 F / 160 C.
- Remove pizza slices from the refrigerator and place them in the Air Fryer Basket. Make sure the pizza slices do not overlap.
- Cook the pizza for 3-4 minutes and quickly open the air fryer basket to check the pizza.
- If it is warmed through to your liking then take it out.
- If you feel it needs a little more time, then cook for another 1-2 minutes at a time check till they are done.
- Serve immediately.
How To Reheat Pizza In The Air Fryer Oven
Friends, it’s easy! You reheat it exactly the same way as you would in a basket style air fryer. The difference is that you are able to fit more slices into the oven trays.
Bear in mind that the higher the shelves in the air fryer oven you use, the quicker the pizza re-heats through.
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Tips
- Air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model, so it is important to always check your food for doneness and adjust the cooking time as needed.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket or tray. You don’t want the pizza slices to stick together or to not reheat properly. The number of slices you add in will depend on the size of your air fryer.
- Place the pizza slices directly on the air fryer basket or tray.
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8 Piece Air Fryer Accessories Set for 3.7, 5.3, 5.5, 5.8 QT Air Fryers
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Some FAQ’s
How Long To Reheat Pizza In Air Fryer
This depends entirely on the temperature you use and the type of pizza aka thin crust or thick crust. Use the guidelines of the guide you are following. I like my pizza between 4-5 minutes.
But if you are unsure, then always test the pizza after about 3-4 minutes. If not reheated to your liking, then reheat for 1-2 minutes at a time, checking after every extra reheat.
Do I Need To Use Oil?
No, you don’t need to use oil when reheating your pizza…but you can. If you think your pizza is going to stick, then spray some oil on the Air Fryer Basket or tray.
Alternatively, if you want a really crispy base, then you can use this oil sprayer and spray only a little bit of olive oil on the pizza base before cooking.
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How To Reheat Pizza In Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 slices pizza
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 325 F / 160C.
- Remove pizza slices from the refrigerator and place them in the Air Fryer Basket. Make sure the pizza slices do not overlap.
- Cook the pizza for 3-4 minutes and quickly open the air fryer basket to check the pizza.
- If it is warmed through to your liking, then take the pizza slices out.
- If you feel it needs a little more time, then cook for another 1-2 minutes at a time, then check until done.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Tips For Reheating Pizza In Air Fryer
- Air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model, so it is important to always check your food for doneness and adjust the cooking time as needed.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket or tray. You don’t want the pizza slices to stick together or to not reheat properly. The number of slices you add in will depend on the size of your air fryer.
- Place the pizza slices directly on the air fryer basket or tray.
I have always hated reheated pizza but this actually sounds like it may work! If and when I finally get an air fryer I would certainly attempt it after reading this post.
I’ve tried reheating pizza in the microwave before but as you said it’s not great so love this idea of using our air fryer to do so. Never thought of using the air fryer to reheat only cooked things in it.
I can’t believe I didn’t think of this before, thanks for sharing! Like you guys we are a pizza loving household but end up throwing ours as the oven always makes it hard and the microwave makes it soggy! Will definitely be giving this a try in future!