Reheat Chicken In Air Fryer
Equipment
- An air fryer
- Parchment paper or air fryer basket liner.
Ingredients
- Frozen chicken (as much as you wanted)
- Olive oil cooking spray You can substitute it with any other neutral oil
Instructions
- Start by preheating the air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit or 190 degrees Celsius for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Now, spray the chicken pieces with some olive oil. This will add to the crispiness of the chicken pieces.
- Finally, transfer the chicken to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Make sure there is space between them and they are not stacked on top of each other. You may need to work in batches for even cooking.
- Now, cook them in the air fryer at 375 degrees Fahrenheit or 190 degrees Celsius. Adjust the time for the type of chicken you are using. For instance, chicken tenders usually take around 5 to 7 minutes, wings also take around 7 minutes, and you may want to go for 8 to 10 minutes for larger chicken pieces or thighs.
- Flip the chicken pieces in the basket halfway through the cooking time.
- Once the time is up, transfer them to the serving plate, and enjoy with your favorite dip.
Notes
- Place the reheated chicken pieces in the refrigerator as soon as possible. I prefer to refrigerate the chicken pieces within 2 hours of reheating it.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket, as it hinders the air fryer’s ability to provide convection. To get even air circulation, leave a noticeable space between the chicken pieces in the air fryer basket.
- Use parchment paper on the bottom of the air fryer basket, especially if your chicken is coated with sauce or breadcrumbs. It will help collect small particles and drips from the air fryer basket, leaving you with easy cleaning afterward.
- Always adjust the reheating time depending on the thickness and size of the chicken pieces. You do not want to get burned chicken.
- I highly recommend using a meat thermometer to check whether the chicken is cooked correctly. You want the internal temperature to reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit or 74 degrees Celsius, as directed by USDA. It usually indicates the chicken is thoroughly cooked and crispy enough.
- Do not be afraid to have fun with the seasonings and sauces. Add extra flavor to your reheated chicken pieces.
