Leftover pizza makes for an easy, delicious meal the next day. But soggy microwave pizza is unpleasant. An air fryer is the perfect solution for reheating pizza to crispy perfection. Follow these simple steps for pizza that tastes fresh-baked, not soggy or dried out.
How To Reheat Slices In An Air Fryer
- Preheat air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes.
- Place chilled pizza slices in air fryer basket in a single layer, not overlapping.
- Air fry for 2-3 minutes until bottom crisps.
- Flip slices and air fry 2-3 minutes more until cheese melts.
- Check often to prevent burning. Enjoy immediately.
Tips For Air Fryer Pizza Success
- Use leftover pizza straight from the fridge. Cold or room-temperature pizza works best.
- Slice whole pizzas before air frying. Slices reheat more evenly.
- Brush or spray pizza lightly with olive oil before air frying for extra crispness.
- Preheat air fryer fully before adding pizza. This prevents soggy results.
- Flip and rearrange pizza midway for even crisping on both sides.
How To Reheat A Whole Pizza
- Preheat air fryer at 325°F for 5 minutes.
- Cut cold pizza into slices and lightly brush both sides with olive oil.
- Place 2-3 slices in air fryer basket without overlapping.
- Air fry pizza slices 3-5 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
- Repeat cooking in batches for remaining slices.
- Once all pizza is crispy, serve immediately.
Extra Tips
- Add an extra 1-2 minutes for thicker, heavier pizza slices.
- For pizzas with lots of cheese or toppings, cook at 300°F to prevent burning.
- Check pizza frequently as all air fryers vary in heating consistency.
In just 5-10 minutes, you can revive leftover pizza to crispy restaurant quality in your air fryer. Adjust cook times as needed based on your model. And enjoy slice after slice of delicious reheated pizza.
