How To Reheat Potato Pancakes In The Air Fryer
Enjoying a warm, crispy potato pancake is a treat, and with an air fryer or Ninja Foodi, you can easily revive your leftovers without the sogginess. Learn How To Reheat Potato Pancakes In The Air Fryer in just 5 minutes!
Growing up in central NJ, I was close to the Jewish community in Lakewood. I even worked as a personal trainer in a fully Jewish gym! I was no stranger to the amazingness of potato latkes, especially during Chanukah. Some years I would be given a stack of crispy potato latkes by clients. Back then the air fryer wasn’t around, but I wish it was because I can confirm that the air fryer is the BEST way to reheat leftover potato latkes!
💡Don’t forget that you can reheat turkey, ham, dinner rolls, lasagna, and even mashed potatoes in the air fryer too! No waste on holiday leftovers!
🕎Reheat Chanukah Leftovers
Potato latkes, a traditional Jewish dish, are popular during Chanukah or Passover due to their symbolic significance; they are fried in oil, commemorating the miracle of the Temple’s oil lamp burning for eight days with only a day’s supply. Reheat latkes in air fryer for Hanukkah!
🥔Best Potato Latke Mixes
Potato latke mixes are pre-prepared dry blends that contain all the essential ingredients needed to make this traditional Jewish pancake if you don’t want to make them homemade.
These mixes typically include dehydrated potatoes, flour, and seasonings, requiring only the addition of a few wet ingredients like water, eggs, and sometimes oil to create the batter. Some well-known brands offering potato latke mixes include Manischewitz, and Streit’s.
📖How To Reheat Potato Pancakes In The Air Fryer
1️⃣Prepare the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes.
2️⃣Add to air fryer basket: Place the desired number of potato pancakes into the air fryer basket or tray. Make sure they are in a single layer and not overlapping.
3️⃣Reheat potato latkes: Set the timer for 5 minutes and reheat. Halfwah through, flip the potato pancakes using tongs or a spatula to ensure even heating.
4️⃣Crisp if needed: Check the potato pancakes for desired crispiness. If they need more time, you can continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
5️⃣Remove and serve: Once the potato pancakes are heated through, remove them with tongs or a spatula. Serve the reheated potato pancakes immediately while they are still warm and crispy.
6️⃣To reheat frozen potato pancakes: To reheat frozen potato pancakes in the air fryer, preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C), then place the frozen pancakes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for approximately 8-10 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are heated through and crispy on the outside.
👩🏻🍳Expert Tips For Crispy Potato Pancakes
- Avoid overcrowding: Place the potato pancakes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, with space between each one.
- Use a light brush of oil: Lightly brush the potato pancakes with a bit of oil before placing them in the air fryer for extra crispiness.
- Flip halfway through: Flip the potato pancakes halfway through the cooking time for even reheating and crispiness on both sides.
- Adjust time for frozen pancakes: Increase the cooking time by a few minutes when reheating frozen potato pancakes.
- Let them rest: Let the potato pancakes rest for a minute or two after reheating before serving. They will crisp up as they cool.
- Season after reheating: Add extra seasoning or herbs immediately after reheating while the pancakes are still hot.
❔FAQ
Yes, you can reheat frozen potato pancakes in the air fryer. Increase the cooking time to 5-7 minutes at 350°F (175°C) and check them frequently. Adjust the cooking time as needed.
Adding a light brush of oil is optional but recommended if you want to refresh the crispiness of the pancakes.
Store leftover potato pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months longer storage.
How To Reheat Potato Pancakes In The Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 4 Potato Pancakes leftovers
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Place the desired number of potato pancakes into the Ninja Foodi or air fryer basket or tray. Make sure they are in a single layer and not overlapping.
- Set the timer for 5 minutes and reheat. Halfway through, flip the potato pancakes using tongs or a spatula to ensure even heating.
- Check the potato pancakes for desired crispiness. If they need more time, you can continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Once the potato pancakes are heated through, remove them with tongs or a spatula. Serve the reheated potato pancakes immediately while they are still warm and crispy.
