If you have an air fryer, there’s no need to use any other method again for reheating day old pizza. The bottom crust is crisped by the air fryer, and the toppings are perfectly revitalized as the slice is heated through. It is just as good when it first comes out.

For 3-6 minutes, or until cooked to the desired crispness, air fry at 360°F/180°C. Do not overlap the two pizza slices as you place them in the air fryer basket.

Learn how to reheat pizza in an air fryer to get consistently delicious pizza. This comprehensive guide to reheating pizza in an air fryer applies to both thin-crust and traditional pizza, all air fryer models, and both types of crust.

Why Use the Air Fryer?

In case you’re curious, we’ve tried every method there is for reheating pizza, including the oven, microwave, and pan on the stovetop. The oven functions properly, but it takes an eternity to heat up and seems excessive for reheating a few slices.

The microwave is fast, but it leaves the crust soggy. A pan on the stovetop gets a nice crispy crust, but the toppings don’t get sizzley – the way we like it.

Because of this, using an air fryer is the best option. Due to the circulating air and the restricted space in the basket, you can quickly and perfectly reheat a few slices of pizza while crisping the crust at the same time as it heats the toppings.

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How to Reheat Pizza in the Air Fryer

With an air fryer, reheating pizza is incredibly easy. Simply adhere to Simaak’s detailed instructions below.

1. Preheat the air fryer

The air fryer can now be started with the temperature set to 350 degrees. The preheat time should be between three and four minutes.

2. Prep the slices

Although this step is optional, think about lightly misting or drizzling the slices with oil to help prevent the toppings from drying out.

3. Add water to the outer air fryer basket

According to Simaak, adding a teaspoon or two of water to the drawer below may help keep the crust from drying out. Water turns into steam to maintain the crust’s moisture as the pizza is heated.

4. Place the pizza slices in the air fryer

Avoid any overlaps when placing the pizza in the air fryer to prevent uneven cooking or the cheese from sticking the slices together.

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5. Air fry the pizza

Decide on a 4-minute cooking period. The cheese should appear completely melted and the crust should feel hot and crispy. If necessary, check the pizza and cook it for an additional minute. It will reheat in the air fryer more quickly the thinner your pizza crust is. To thoroughly reheat a thicker crust, it might take 5 to 6 minutes or longer.

6. Remove the pizza. Remove the air fryer basket with a potholder or mitt, then transfer the pizza to a plate.

Why Reheat Pizza in An Air Fryer?

According to Farwin Simaak, a food blogger at the website Love and Other Spices where she specializes in creating air fryer recipes, reheating leftover pizza in the air fryer will ensure that the crust is crispy. Because of how quickly hot air from the air fryer circulates around the pizza, it crisps up quickly without drying out. This is because the air fryer functions like a miniature convection oven.

While the microwave may seem like the obvious go-to for reheating slices, microwaves tend to heat liquid ingredients much faster than dry ingredients. As a result, you may find that the sauce gets overcooked before the cheese re-melts. Thanks to the fan and concentrated heat source, air fryers usually cook food more evenly.

Not to mention that reheating pizza in an air fryer is much quicker than reheating it in an oven. An air fryer can reach 350 degrees Fahrenheit in no more than 3 to 4 minutes, compared to 12 to 15 minutes for an oven.

Do I Need to Use Oil?

Pizza slices can be reheated in the air fryer without the use of any oil. As is customary for pizza, there is enough of its own grease to prevent the toppings from becoming stale. Without oil, the grease in the crust will help it crisp up again.

If your basket has lost its non-stick and things tend to stick on it, you can spray the basket before adding the slices to prevent sticking.

Should I Preheat the Air Fryer?

I never preheat my air fryer. While some models do demand it, most do not. The absence of a preheating step is the air fryer’s best feature. Simply place your food in and cook it for the specified amount of time.

Tips for Reheating Leftover Pizza in the Air Fryer

• You can only fit about 2 slices of pizza in a basket air fryer at a time, depending on the size of your air fryer. Don’t try to stack them or the cheese will stick them together.
• Although I’ve found this isn’t really necessary, you might want to place a round of parchment paper in the bottom of the basket to prevent cheese from sticking and burning. The crust gets crispier without anything in the bottom of the pan.
• You can reheat as many slices as you’d like in a larger oven-style air fryer as long as they fit on the tray without touching.
• Depending on the brand and model, air fryer temperatures can differ, so always check your food for doneness and adjust the cooking time as necessary.
• Avoid attempting to remove the pizza from the hot basket with your hands. Always use tongs to get the pizza out so you don’t burn yourself.

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