Got some leftover pizza from yesterday in your fridge? You might have thought you would eat it in the morning, but it is so not possible to eat that stale, cold pizza straight from the fridge. Then, what is the solution?
Well, to help you out in a situation like this, let’s explore the top 5 best ways to reheat a pizza and get the best second-day slice without much hassle!
5. Microwave Method
This is the easiest way to reheat your pizza, although the results are somewhat average. You just have to take your pizza in a dish and put it in the microwave with a glass of water on the side. Microwave the pizza for about 1 minute and there you have it! The cheese melts completely, however, the crust does not get crispy by this method.
4. Air Fryer Method
This method is also quite easy and makes very little mess. Throw the pizza into the air fryer’s basket (without any oil/butter) and heat it at 320°F for 4 to 5 minutes. However, it is advised to keep checking the pizza every 30 to 40 seconds so that it does not burn. The crust is definitely lesser limp and chewy by the air fryer method than the microwave one.
3. Gas Grilling
Place the leftover pizza slice on a gas grill or a broiler at medium-high heat for not more than 5 minutes and take it off the grill as soon as the cheese melts. The crust turns out way crispier by this method but you may also get a little burnt bits due to the direct high temperatures of the grill.
2. Oven Method
While this method has slightly more steps, the results are AMAZING! Just take a rimmed baking tray and place your pizza on it. Cover the baking tray tightly with a layer of aluminum foil and place it in the lowest rack of a preheated oven for about 30 to 35 minutes. The outcome turns out pretty close to a fresh pizza!
1. Pan Method
This method is, hands down, one of the best discoveries of TikTok! Place your pizza on an iron pan while keeping the heat at medium-low. Keep the pan uncovered and your eyes on the crust. As soon as the crust seems to get crispy (the cheese starts glistening), place a couple of ice cubes on the pan, away from the pizza slice, and cover it with a lid. While the pan-heating gives the perfect crispy crust, the steaming of ice cubes turns the cheese lovably gooey!
While these methods help you to reheat your pizza easily, keep in mind to not store the pizza with its box in the fridge. Instead, store it in airtight plastic bags to maintain its freshness for later consumption.
