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Quick Way To Reheat Chicken in Air Fryer

Reheating chicken in the air fryer keeps it crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It’s a quick and easy way to make leftovers taste fresh again in just a few minutes.
Course Main Course, Main Dishes
Cuisine American, International
Keyword air fry, air fryer, air fryer basket, chicken in the air fryer, chicken wings, cooked chicken, crispy, fried chicken, leftover chicken, place the chicken, reheat, reheat chicken, room temperature, using an air fryer
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings 2 Portions
Calories 64kcal
Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Let the leftover chicken sit at room temperature for a few minutes and lightly spritz with olive oil if dry.
  • Place chicken pieces in a single layer inside the basket, leaving space for air circulation.
  • Preheat to 430°Fahrenheit (220°Celsius) and cook for 4 minutes per side until hot and crispy.

Video

Notes

  • Avoid overheating to prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Use parchment paper or an air fryer liner for easy cleanup.
  • If reheating saucy chicken, cover it lightly with foil to prevent burning.
  • Let the chicken rest for a minute before serving to keep juices locked in.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Piece | Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 2mg | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 0.2mg | Iron: 0.04mg