Cooking Tips: How To Reheat Deep-Fried Food

Food reheating is a very common occurrence in many households. Whether it’s leftover food or extras from restaurants, we usually keep it for later use. And why not? Wasting food should never be an option. But, did you know that leftover food needs to be stored and reheated properly so that it doesn’t get spoilt?! The moisture content, temperature, and time spent storing food all have an impact on its safety. Also, one thing that also plays an important role is how you reheat the food. Improper reheating can also lead to food spoilage. You must follow a proper technique for reheating food, especially deep-fried food. If you are wondering how to do that, we are here to help! We bring you some ways for reheating deep-fried food. Take a look below.

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Here’re 4 Ways To Reheat Deep-Fried Food:

1. Preheat The Oven

Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. While you’re waiting, take the leftover fried food out of the fridge. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and arrange the food in a single layer on the rack. Allow at least 10 to 30 minutes for the food to come to room temperature. This is necessary because it allows the food to be evenly heated.

2. Air Fryer

Preheat the air fryer to 375 F. Remove your fried food from the refrigerator and set it aside for 10 to 20 minutes to come to room temperature. Place the fried food in a single layer on the air fryer basket. Cook it for 5-6 minutes, flipping once to ensure even cooking.

3. Microwave Technique

Take your fried food out of the refrigerator and set it aside for 10 to 30 minutes, or until it reaches room temperature. Place fried food on a plate and cover it with a paper towel. Microwave for 30 seconds, or until warm. Remember not to overcook it or it will become too dry. However, the microwave technique won’t give you the desired crispy texture but it will be somewhere around. Please note – use this technique only when you do not have an oven and air fryer at home.

4. Frying Pan Or Skillet

If you don’t have any of the above-listed appliances at home, a frying pan or skillet will probably be sufficient. When it comes to reheating fried food, this method is known as ‘double-frying’ and requires a lot of time and energy. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Make sure the oil reaches a temperature of 300 degrees F (149 degrees C). Fry the food for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, using tongs. Don’t overfill the skillet or pan.

So, try these ways and let us know how they worked for you in the comments below.