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An air fryer, a common kitchen appliance in many households, excels in cooking tasks. However, not everyone knows how to use it effectively for reheating food. Discover the details here.
Guide to reheating food with an air fryer
While microwaves offer an easy reheating option with a pre-set mode, air fryers require adjusting time and temperature for effective reheating, mainly designed for frying, roasting, and grilling.
Prepare dishes or bowls made of ceramic, metal, or glass for reheating in an air fryer. For oily foods like fried chicken or pork belly, consider using aluminum foil or parchment paper.
Avoid using items made from materials like plastic, nylon, or mica that can't withstand high temperatures, as they may melt and pose health risks when used in an air fryer.
Step 2: Preheat the air fryer
Before adding food, preheat your air fryer. Set the temperature between 150 to 180 degrees Celsius for 3 to 5 minutes to stabilize the heat inside.
Step 3: Place the food in the fryer and set time, temperature
After preheating, place the dish or bowl with food in the fryer for reheating.
Adjust the reheating time based on whether the food is liquid or solid, the amount of food, and if it's cold (just out of the fridge) or at room temperature for about 2 minutes.
Depending on the food's quantity and type, set the appropriate time and temperature for reheating. Ideally, 5 to 7 minutes at temperatures ranging from 100 to 150 degrees Celsius.
For some air fryers equipped with a preheat function, simply select this mode without adjusting time and temperature.
Step 4: Check the food
During reheating, ensure even heating and prevent burning by regularly checking the food. For whole roasted chickens, check every 5 minutes; you can flip them for reheating the back side. For french fries, check every 2 minutes. For simmering bone broth, open and check after 5 minutes. If not hot enough, continue reheating for an additional 2 minutes.
Step 5: Finally, take the food out and enjoy.
2. Foods to avoid reheating with an air fryer
Most foods unsuitable for air fryer reheating have low water content, making them prone to burning or drying out. Consider the following foods not recommended for air fryer reheating:
+ Saucy dishes like mango chicken or meatballs in soy sauce can become dry and tough when reheated in an air fryer, losing their dip-worthy texture.
+ Pasta: Reheating cooked pasta can turn it mushy and nutrient loss may prevent it from tasting as good as originally prepared.
+ Steaks: Reheating steaks can result in dry, tough meat, losing its juicy and tender qualities.
+ Cheesy foods: Reheating can cause cheese to melt and stick to the fryer basket.
3. Considerations for reheating food with an air fryer
+ Always consult the air fryer's manual before reheating food to ensure compatibility, as some manufacturers advise against using it for reheating.
+ Wrap foods like chicken or pork in aluminum foil to reheat evenly without drying out.
+ Reheat food in batches rather than all at once to ensure even heating and prevent flavor mixing.
+ Use oven mitts to avoid burns when removing food from the air fryer.
+ Clean the air fryer after use to prevent food residue from causing bacterial growth.
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