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Reheat Pizza In Air Fryer. Today we are sharing with you how to use an air fryer to reheat your favourite leftover pizza. Using both a regular air fryer basket and an air fryer oven, this is the no fail method.

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Reheat Pizza In An Air Fryer

Onething that I have NEVER discussed on Recipe This is how to reheat pizza in an air fryer. I have no idea why it has passed me by, but ithas.

I have loved reheated pizza for many, many years. In fact, it can go back to childhood in the 90s.

I was born in 1982 and I always remember between the ages of 10 and 16 how much pizza I had and how my love for pizza first started.

Ofcourse, I can’t remember the first time I had pizza, but I do remember thefirst time my mum took me to Pizza Hut. It was my 13th birthday. Itwas in York and I had never tasted a pizza with a stuffed crust before and itwas delicious.

The PizzaHut stuffed crust had just taken off then and every kid went to Pizza Hut forone.

I didn’tmanage it all, took some home for later and microwaved it the next day.

Thenfrom this point on, whenever I got a pizza, it always tasted best when it wasreheated the next day.

During ourlast few years living in England, Dominic would love his takeaways and with hisburgers came a free garlic bread with cheese. Then the next day I would have itfor brunch.

After years and years reheating pizza in the microwave, for the first time, we have bought some slices of deep pan pizza from Pizza Hut, brought it home and reheated pizza in the air fryer.

Can You Reheat Pizza In An Air Fryer?

Absolutely. Pizza hut pizza (or any brand of leftover pizza) is fantastic cooked in the air fryer. Unlike the microwave it is not soggy, but just as fast as a microwave reheat.

Though, beware, if you have a small air fryer, you will have to reheat air fryer slices in batches.

Reheat Pizza Hut Pizza In The Air Fryer

We had just enjoyed a family day out at our local waterpark. The kids had fallen asleep in the car from all the excitement and theheat of the day and as Dominic stayed with Sofia + Jorge in the car, I headedinto Pizza Hut to the takeaway section.

I live in Portugal, so it is not like England or America with takeaways on each street corner. Our Pizza Hut is a 25 minute drive from our house and perfect for on the way home.

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I queued in the takeaway of Pizza Hut to get some deep panpizza slices, to take home and show you just how easy it is to reheat yourfavourite pizza in the Air Fryer.

I got a mixture of deep pan pizzas including:

  • Tuna
  • Mixed Pepper
  • Hawaiian

Though it doesn’t matter what type of pizza you have, justto note that we are using the classic deep pan pizza slices and not skinnypizza.

We separated our Pizza Hut slices so that we can cook some in the Air Fryer Oven and some in the Philips Air Fryer XL and then we can compare cooking times.

Reheat Pizza InAir Fryer Oven

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When reheating pizza in an air fryer oven, the shelfmatters. Too low and it will take way too long to reheat your pizza, too highup and it will dry out and burn.

The best option is to think of it like 4 shelves in your airfryer oven. The bottom being the drip tray and imagine that the 3 shelves aresplit equally.

Then reheat your pizza in the Air Fryer Oven from the firstshelf up from the drip tray or as we like to call it 2 shelves up from thebottom.

Reheating PizzaIn The Air Fryer Basket

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If you are reheating pizza in a classic air fryer basket,like the Philips Air Fryer that we have used, a medium to low heat works best.

This is because cook it too high and your pizza becomes dryand loses the melted cheese affect.

I like to reheat my air fryer pizza at 160c/320f and I alsomake sure that my pizza slices are not overlapping.

You can normally fit about 3 pizza slices in a regular airfryer basket or about 5 in an air fryer oven.

Just keep reheating your pizza in the air fryer, until youhave run out of slices to reheat.

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Tips For ReheatingPizza In An Air Fryer

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  • Best of all you don’t need any air fryer accessories to reheat pizza in the air fryer. That is because the pizza base has a fantastic texture when cool and doesn’t make any mess. Compared to if I was reheating a cauliflower crust pizza in which case, I would use some air fryer baking mats.
  • The time is the same to reheat pizza in the air fryer oven as it is for the classic air fryer basket. It is just a case of making sure your air fryer oven has the pizza on the correct shelf.
  • Don’t be tempted to place the pizza on a high heat. It will dry out the pizza and taste like overcooked pizza.
  • Avoid overcrowding. If you put too many pizza slices in at once, the pizza will stick together and won’t be reheated in the centre.
  • A medium temperature works perfectly because it reheats the middle of the pizza and not just the toppings.

What Temp To Reheat Pizza?

I recommend a temperature of 160c/320f. this ensures that you are not cooking the pizza, but instead rewarming your pizza. If you reheat a pizza at a higher temperature it will cook and then the pizza will dry out. Any lower than 160c/320f and the pizza will become soggy.

How Long To Reheat Pizza?

You will be pleased to learn, that it only takes 4 minutes to reheat pizza in the air fryer. Note, that we used deep pan pizza slices from pizza hut and a thin slice of pizza would only take 3 minutes to reheat in the air fryer.

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How To Reheat Pizza In An Air Fryer

Reheat Pizza In Air Fryer. Today we are sharing with you how to use an air fryer to reheat your favourite leftover pizza. Using both a regular air fryer basket and an air fryer oven, this is the no fail method.

Cook Time4 minutes mins

Total Time4 minutes mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Air Fryer

Servings: 2

Calories: 1211kcal

Author: RecipeThis.com

Ingredients

Kitchen Gadgets:

Recipe Ingredients:

  • 5 Leftover Deep Pan Pizza Slices

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Instructions

  • Place your cold slices of deep pan pizza in your air fryer basket, making sure that they are not overlapping.

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  • Place your air fryer on 160c/320f for 4 minutes. Serve reheated.

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Notes

Quantities. Go with however many pizza slices will fit in your air fryer, without them being on top of each other. We prefer using the air fryer oven, as we can reheat more pizza at once.

Crispy. Because of the air fryer in the air fryer, you will find that the pizza will be much crispier compared to soggy pizza after reheating in the microwave.

Thanks for reading reheat pizza in the air fryer recipe on Recipe This. We have many more air fryer recipes for you to check out next. Though if you love pizza then I recommend you try our air fryer garlic bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 1211kcal | Carbohydrates: 131g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin C: 5mg

Nutrition InfoPlease Note: Nutrition values are our best estimate based on the software we use at Recipe This and are meant as a guide. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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FAQs

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Place your pizza slices flat in the , middle of your air fryer. Set the temperature to 375 and the timer to two minutes, and start the air fryer on bake. Check the pizza after one minute to ensure it's not burning. Remove or continue cooking as necessary, checking in often for optimal results.

What is the best setting for reheating pizza in an air fryer? ›

Place your pizza slices flat in the , middle of your air fryer. Set the temperature to 375 and the timer to two minutes, and start the air fryer on bake. Check the pizza after one minute to ensure it's not burning. Remove or continue cooking as necessary, checking in often for optimal results.

Why is the bottom of my pizza soggy in the air fryer? ›

Why is the bottom of my pizza soggy in the air fryer? Soggy pizza crust in the air fryer is often due to insufficient preheating and air circulation. To enjoy a crispy crust, make sure to preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) before cooking. Here's a tip: First, cook the dough until it's golden.

Is pizza better reheated in oven or air fryer? ›

Unless you believe that leftover pizza is a dish best served cold, using an air fryer to heat up a slice of last night's pie is the next best thing to popping it back in the oven. Air fryers take pizza from cold to arguably close to its original form in just a few minutes with no preheating necessary.

Does reheating pizza in air fryer make it crispy? ›

Reheating pizza in an air fryer yields ultra-crispy slices, and only takes about 7 minutes. For best results, preheat the air fryer and lightly coat the pizza with oil before reheating. The cook time will vary based on the thickness of the crust — 4 minutes is a good starting point.

How do you reheat pizza so it tastes good on day one? ›

Put a (preferably non-stick) pan over medium heat, and let it warm up for just a few minutes. Add your slice, and give it another few minutes to get crispy. Listen for the sizzle to know it's working. Then, add a few drops of water to the pan, and cover it with a lid.

What is the best temp to reheat pizza? ›

Place a piece of tin foil directly on your oven rack. Put the pizza on the foil. Bake for five minutes at 450 degrees. For a softer crust, try ten minutes at 350 degrees.

How long does it take to reheat pizza at 400 degrees? ›

However, some chefs recommend reheating the pizza under high heat to regain its perfectly crispy crust. If you use the oven at 400 degrees fahrenheit, then you're in for a shorter waiting game. You will only need about 5-8 minutes to optimum crispiness.

How do you make leftover pizza crispy in an air fryer? ›

STEP ONE: Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees. STEP TWO: Place cold pizza slices in the air fryer basket or oven-style air fryer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the pizza crust is crispy and the cheese is melted and hot. STEP THREE: Carefully remove the leftover pizza from the air fryer and enjoy!

How do I make the bottom of my pizza crust crispy? ›

The steam from the base can't escape, so it condenses on your crispy surface and turns it wet and soggy. Use a pizza stone or a pan with holes to get a crispy pizza crust. A pizza stone will keep your pizza hot and its porousness will absorb some condensation.

Should I oil the bottom of my pizza? ›

When I make a deep-dish pizza, I brush olive oil into the bottom of the pan before putting the dough in. In fact, I don't just brush a little on; I really slather it, such that it makes a puddle. This does not make the crust soggy; the oil acts like frying oil and makes the bottom brown and crispy.

Why is my digiorno pizza soft in the middle? ›

Your pizza is soft in the middle because you might be thawing it first. If the ice melts this way it ends up soaking the pizza and making it soggy. Frozen pizzas are designed to be heated while they are still frozen. By doing it this way, the ice evaporates as it melts.

How do I make my pizza crust more airy? ›

For best results, knead your dough for at least 4 minutes, preferably 6! If you over-knead the dough, it will become too fine and crumb-like, making for a dense and heavy pizza crust rather than a crisp and airy one. Pizza dough benefits from being kneaded to increase gluten content.

How long to preheat air fryer for pizza? ›

Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 380 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray or line with a parchment liner to avoid sticking. Remove crust from the can, and cut in half. Shape each piece of dough into a circle and crimping up the edges to form a crust.

How do you reheat Domino's Pizza in the Airfryer? ›

Place your pizza in the air fryer with a little space between each slice – a standard sized air fryer will usually take two slices comfortably. Set the temperature to 190°C and cook for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the crust is crispy.

Can you put aluminum foil in an air fryer? ›

Foil is safe to use in an air fryer so long as you follow three basic rules: never let foil touch the heating element; make sure the foil is weighted so it doesn't blow around the basket; and avoid contact with acidic ingredients, which can cause the foil to leach onto your food.

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