How to Reheat Chicken in Air Fryer (Crispy and Juicy)

Name: How to Reheat Chicken in Air Fryer (Crispy and Juicy)
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1-2 pieces of cooked chicken (leftover); Olive oil spray (as needed)

Reheat leftover chicken in the air fryer to restore its crispiness and juiciness.

Time: 12 min1 servingsDifficulty: Easy190°CMisc

Steps

1
Remove chicken from the fridge 10 minutes before reheating to bring it to room temperature.
2
Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F) for 5 minutes.
3
Lightly spray chicken with olive oil spray. Cook in the air fryer for 6 minutes, turning pieces halfway through.
4
Check if chicken is fully heated; add 1-2 minutes if needed. For bone-in pieces, time may reach 8-10 minutes.
5
If you want to add sauce, do so in the last 2 minutes of cooking to avoid drying out the chicken.

Shopping list

1-2 pieces cooked chicken (leftover), olive oil spray (as needed)

Recipe story

In traditional kitchens of southern France, fried chicken was a cherished dish, and leftovers were carefully reheated to preserve flavor. Housewives used stone ovens to restore meat's juiciness, a technique reminiscent of the modern air fryer method.

Ingredient Secrets

Olive oil

Originating in the Mediterranean basin, olive oil was already produced in ancient Crete 5,000 years ago. In ancient Greece, it was considered a gift from Athena and used in lamps, cosmetics, and religious ceremonies. The Romans spread it throughout the empire, and in the Middle Ages, monasteries preserved the tradition of its production.