Can You Reheat Fried Potatoes? (3 Best Methods)

Can you reheat fried potatoes? (3 best methods)

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Fried potatoes taste very delicious when they come out sizzling hot and fresh out of the fryer.

But the real question is that how you can reheat your fried potatoes to makes them taste delicious again. In this article, we are going to explain the 3 viable methods to reheat your fried potatoes.

Is it safe to reheat your fried potatoes?

A lot of people will tell you that reheating fried potatoes isn’t safe or it isn’t very effective, but this isn’t true at all. Well, it is a very easy process that is also quite effective, given that you know what you’re doing. It is completely safe as well and you shouldn’t have any sort of problem. The process is also pretty easy, so you have nothing to worry about in that department either.

How to reheat fried potatoes?

Fried potatoes can be reheated in the microwave. Layer the fried potatoes on paper towels and heat them in 20-second intervals. You can add some moisture to them to prevent drying.

Not all fried potatoes were created uniformly reheatable?

When deciding which reheating method to use, remember that fry quality matters. Skinny fast-food fried potatoes may not work as well for reheating as they are often sliced thinly for deep frier efficiency. Plus, the oil is often cheap and of lower quality so reheating runs the risk of a spent oil taste. Any fry can be reheated, but a thicker cut fry is the better option when it comes to retaining maximum flavor.

Heating fried potatoes in the microwave

Reheating fried potatoes in a microwave oven is pretty easy, but it isn’t as simple as just putting the fried potatoes inside the microwave and setting the timer. If you do it this way, the fried potatoes that you’re trying to reheat will develop a mushy texture that isn’t very enjoyable in the eyes of most. However, there’s another great and simple process that can allow you to ensure that the reheated fried potatoes are crispy and feel as if they were fresh.

Take out the fried potatoes that you want to reheat from wherever you have stored them and just let them sit for at least 10-15 minutes.
Ready a plate that is microwavable and place a couple of paper towels on it.
Place the fried on the plate and make sure they aren’t touching one another
Now spread some vegetable oil on top of fried potatoes, don’t spread too much as it might ruin the whole process.
Place the plate of fried potatoes inside the microwave and start reheating the potatoes
Set the timer for only 20-30 second cycles and check the fried potatoes regularly after each cycle to ensure that they don’t go beyond the desired temperature and burn or develop a bad taste.
Take the plate out once the temperature of the fried potatoes is to your liking and carefully remove the paper towels that you placed on the plate earlier.

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Heating fried potatoes in a skillet

Another suitable method to re-heat fried potatoes is in a skillet.

Find a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, that will be able to cook the fried potatoes at the same time, heating them evenly from all sides.
Spray the skillet with a little oil with a high smoking point, heat it on the stove till the oil is hot.
Reheat the Fried potatoes on the stove with an occasional toss or stir to heat the fries evenly, on a medium flame.
Do not add any extra oil during the heating process, as this can cause them to get soggy and oily.
Once the fried potatoes gain a crunchy texture, you can take them off the heat and serve.

It is important to remember that when you are reheating Fried potatoes in a skillet, you should always be in control of the flame. Excess heat will burn the potatoes, while less heat will make them go limp. Also, avoid adding salt during the heating process, this can also make the fried potatoes limp and soft.

Heating fried potatoes in the Oven

A much better alternative to a microwave, Oven is a great option for reheating fried potatoes.

To reheat fried potatoes in the oven, one needs to preheat the oven. The ideal oven temperature is 400-425ºF. Higher temperatures give crisper fries.
Take a baking tray and cover it with some foil.
Evenly spread out the fried potatoes on the tray, and place them in the oven once the preheating is done.
Pour a little oil on the potatoes and heat them for 5-10 minutes. You can also add some garlic, salt, and pepper to increase the flavor.
Shake the tray once in a while to stop it from burning.
Once your potatoes are heated and crisp, get them out and serve.

Conclusion

In this article, we discussed the 3 best methods of reheating your fried potatoes to bring back the crunch and flavor easily. So the next time if you’re craving some fried potatoes and have some leftovers from the day before, you can now easily make them taste crispy and hot again.