How To Reheat Fried Chicken In The Air Fryer
Whether you have leftovers from Popeyes, KFC, or homemade fried chicken, the air fryer will transform your leftover fried chicken into a mouth-watering crispy and tender chicken in just 10 minutes or less! Learn How To Reheat Fried Chicken In The Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi so it doesn’t go to waste!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 373kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 2 piece Leftover Fried Chicken (legs, thighs, breast, drumsticks, wings)
Instructions
- Let the fried chicken come to room temperature. This is a very important step as it allows the protein to relax in the chicken. Going from cold to hot will create meat that may have a tough texture without any moisture. Depending on the size, let your fried chicken rest outside of the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer. Set the air fryer to 375°F for 3-5 minutes. This will ensure that your chicken reheats evenly throughout while still getting crispy. If you have a smaller air fryer, you may need to reheat the chicken in batches.
- Place the chicken pieces in the Ninja Foodi or air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching. If your air fryer oven has a wire rack, you can place chicken on top in a single layer.
- Cook the chicken for 5-8 minutes, flipping halfway. How long it takes to reheat fried chicken in the air fryer depends on the size and thickness of the chicken. You may need to increase the cooking time for longer if your chicken pieces are larger or if you desire more crispiness.
- Using tongs, remove the fried chicken from the air fryer and serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
| Type of Fried Chicken | Reheating Time & Temperature |
|---|---|
| Fried Chicken Legs (Drumsticks) & Chicken Thighs | 5-6 minutes at 375°F |
| Fried Chicken Wings | 4-5 minutes at 375°F |
| Fried Chicken Breasts | 6-8 minutes at 375°F |
| Boneless Fried Chicken Tenders or Strips | 3-4 minutes at 375°F |
Nutrition
Calories: 373kcal