Air fryer reheating fried chicken
Reheat fried chicken in the air fryer at 350°F (180°C) for 5 minutes. Let it sit out for 10 minutes and preheat, and it's crispy again.
- For 4 pieces
- No need to flip
- Preheat 3 min
Based on a standard basket air fryer. Times vary by 1–3 minutes between models, so start a little shorter and check as you go. Using an oven-style air fryer?
Cooking more or less?
A starting point only — it varies by model and load. Check during the last 2–3 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces of leftover fried chicken
Steps
- Let refrigerated chicken sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180°C) for 3 minutes.
- Arrange the chicken without overlapping and air fry at 350°F (180°C) for 5 minutes.
Using an oven-style air fryer or a convection microwave on air fry? Spread food on a rack over a tray, and flip instead of shaking the basket.
Oven-style results
SK Magic EON-B450M · convection microwave ovenWe haven't tested this one in oven-style mode yet. On a convection or combi oven with an air fry mode, start from the basket values and adjust as you go.
How it varies by air fryer
Piece size and how cold it is can change the time by 2–3 minutes.
Tips
- A short rest at room temperature warms the center before the outside burns.
- For sauced chicken (like Korean yangnyeom), lower to 325°F (160°C) so the glaze doesn’t scorch.
Troubleshooting
- Hot outside, cold near the bone: it went in straight from the fridge. Let it sit out first or add 2 minutes.
Updated 2026-10-15
