Do you find yourself with a batch of leftover pancakes and are curious how to reheat them? Well, let me answer your first question right away. Yes, you can reheat pancakes in the air fryer.
As a matter of fact, reheating pancakes in the air fryer is super simple to do and my preferred method.
It takes just a minute (or less!) to reheat refrigerated pancakes (not frozen) in a preheated air fryer. In our detailed steps below, you will see exactly how to do it. Don’t worry! It’s simple.
Speaking from experience, my biggest tip to reheat pancakes in the air fryer is: don’t walk away. Oh, and have your tongs and plate ready to go. It all happens quickly with an air fryer, so be ready to serve them immediately since they cool quickly, too.
Is It Ok To Reheat Pancakes?
It is absolutely ok to reheat pancakes—once. As a matter of fact, people love to make a batch of pancakes at the beginning of the week. Then, they can reheat them one at a time for several days after that and have them for breakfast.
Reheating pancakes is perfectly fine; with the right method, they can taste just as good as when freshly made. The key is to reheat them properly so they don’t dry out or become tough. That said, pancakes from the fridge (not frozen) will heat up very quickly!
Also, reheat pancakes only once, since after the first reheating, once they cool they will start to toughen up, become chewy, and possibly become crumbly. The texture changes quite a bit once they are reheated after the first time.
We are here to show you how to easily reheat pancakes in the air fryer so that you don’t have to heat up the whole house using the oven.
How To Know If Pancakes Are Still Good
A sign that pancakes have gone bad is if they smell off or if they have mold growing on them. Your first clue will be the smell. Leftover pancakes can last 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator if kept cold in an airtight container. Don’t leave them out at room temperature or remove them to sit out on the counter for more than a couple of minutes. Use clean utensils when removing them, handling, and serving them.
Why Use An Air Fryer To Reheat Pancakes?
The air fryer is a game-changer for reheating pancakes. Because of how air fryers work, they reheat pancakes evenly, and that helps them retain their original texture.
Another advantage to reheating pancakes with an air fryer is that you can get those delicious crispy edges on pancakes when reheating them. Also, using the air fryer means you don’t heat up the entire house just to reheat pancakes.
How To Reheat Pancakes In The Air Fryer
Now, let’s get to the main event: how to reheat your pancakes in the air fryer from the refrigerator (not from frozen):
- Preheat your air fryer to 325°F for about a minute.
- Arrange the pancakes in a single layer. Make sure they’re not overlapping. Depending on the size of your air fryer (and the size of your pancakes), this might mean you can only reheat them one at a time.
- Reheat for 30 seconds to 45 seconds.
- Flip the pancake and heat for another 30 seconds.
- Check the pancakes to ensure they’re heated through to your liking. If not, continue heating in 15-second increments.
- Note: Don’t overcook or the texture will be chewy and rubbery. You may need to start over with a new pancake if this happens.
Remember, the goal is to heat the pancakes without drying them out, making them tough and chewy, or burning them. So, keep a close eye on them!
The bottom line
I love pancakes! They are so delicious, and when you put them with a side of bacon and a fried egg, they turn into a real breakfast treat.
If you are lucky or get overly ambitious in the kitchen and find yourself with too many pancakes, just know that reheating them in the air fryer is simple and fast.
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How To Reheat Pancakes In The Air Fryer
Reheating pancakes in the air fryer only takes a couple of minutes. This is the best way to reheat pancakes.
Ingredients
- 2 pancakes
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 325°F. It is really important that your air fryer is preheated.
- Arrange the pancakes in a single layer. Make sure they're not overlapping.
- Reheat for 30 to 45 seconds.
- Flip the pancakes and cook for 30 more seconds.
- Check the pancakes to ensure they're heated through to your liking. If not, continue heating in 15-second increments.
- Remove with tongs and serve warm immediately.
Notes
Note that this is for reheating cold but not frozen pancakes in the air fryer.