How to Reheat Pizza in Air Fryer
This is my easy way to reheat pizza in an air fryer, and it only takes a few minutes. The microwave makes the base soft and chewy, and the oven takes too long to heat up.
In the air fryer, the base turns crispy again and the cheese melts all the way through. Leftover pizza tastes almost as good as it did the night before.
It works for thin crust, thick crust and even slices you froze for later. You don’t need any oil, and the only thing to clean is the basket.
The times for each type of pizza are in the table below. I use a Cosori, so check yours a minute early if you have a different model.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Leftover pizza – Homemade, takeout and store-bought pizza all reheat well.
- Shredded mozzarella (optional) – Low-moisture mozzarella, the kind sold in bags, melts quickly. A little is enough to freshen up a slice that looks dry.
- Toppings to finish (optional) – You can finish the hot pizza with grated parmesan, garlic powder or crushed red pepper flakes.
How to Reheat Pizza in Air Fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 350° F (175° C) for about 3 minutes.
Sprinkle any extra mozzarella over the slices. Put them in the basket in a single layer, with a little space between them.
Air fry a regular slice for 3 to 4 minutes. Have a look after 3, and leave it in a little longer if the cheese hasn’t melted.
It’s ready when the base is crisp and the pizza is hot all the way through. Use tongs to lift the slices out.
How Long to Reheat Pizza in Air Fryer
The time depends on how thick the crust is. Pizza with lots of toppings may need an extra minute.
| Pizza | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thin crust | 350° F (175° C) | 2 to 3 minutes |
| Regular crust | 350° F (175° C) | 3 to 4 minutes |
| Thick or stuffed crust | 350° F (175° C) | 4 to 6 minutes |
| Deep dish | 325° F (160° C) | 8 to 10 minutes |
| Frozen leftover slices | 350° F (175° C) | 8 to 12 minutes |
Recipe Tips From the Chef
- Take off fresh toppings like basil or arugula, and put them back on after reheating. Toppings that burn easily, like thin pepper slices, can come off too. Put those back for the last minute.
- If the crust browns before the middle is hot, turn the heat down by about 20° F (10° C). Give it another minute or two after that.
- For an extra crispy crust, brush the edge with a little olive oil before you put it in.
- Only warm up the slices you’re going to eat. Pizza doesn’t taste as good the second time you reheat it.
Serving Suggestions
To make it a full meal, serve the pizza with Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings or Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings.
If you’re feeding a group, make a plate of Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks or Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries to share.
For something lighter, toss a green salad with my Air Fryer Croutons With Olive Oil. If there’s no pizza left, try making an Easy Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza instead.
Storage Instructions
Put leftover pizza in the fridge within 2 hours of serving. Take it out of the delivery box and keep it in an airtight container. It lasts 3 to 4 days in the fridge.
To freeze it, wrap each slice well and put the slices in a freezer bag. Use them within 1 to 2 months. You don’t need to thaw them before reheating.
FAQs
It’s best to, but you can skip it if you’re short on time. The pizza will take a little longer to reheat.
Yes, once the air fryer has preheated. Lay the parchment in with the pizza on top to hold it down. On its own, the paper can blow up into the heating element. Use parchment with holes, so the air still reaches the base.
You can, as long as you put the pizza on top to hold the foil down. Loose foil can lift up and touch the heating element. Leave some of the basket floor uncovered, and poke a few holes in the foil.
Yes. Put the slices on the tray on the middle rack and use the air fry setting. Start checking them after 3 minutes.
It depends on the size of your air fryer. Most baskets take 1 or 2 slices at a time, and a tray style air fryer can take more.
How to Reheat Pizza in Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 2 slices leftover pizza thin, regular, thick or deep dish
- 2 tbsp shredded mozzarella 14 g – ½ oz (optional)
- grated parmesan optional, to finish
- garlic powder optional, to finish
- crushed red pepper flakes optional, to finish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350° F (175° C) for about 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle any extra mozzarella over the slices. Place them in the basket in a single layer, with a little space between them.
- Air fry a regular slice for 3 to 4 minutes. Have a look after 3, and leave it in a little longer if the cheese hasn’t melted.
- Lift the slices out with tongs once the base is crisp and the pizza is hot all the way through. Finish with parmesan, garlic powder or red pepper flakes if you like.
Notes
- Times by crust: At 350° F (175° C), thin crust takes 2 to 3 minutes, regular crust 3 to 4, and thick or stuffed crust 4 to 6. Deep dish needs 8 to 10 minutes at 325° F (160° C).
- Frozen slices: Reheat them straight from the freezer at 350° F (175° C) for 8 to 12 minutes.
- Toppings: Take off fresh basil or arugula, and put it back on after reheating. Thin pepper slices and anything else that burns easily can go back on for the last minute.
- Browning too fast: Turn the heat down by about 20° F (10° C) and give it another minute or two.
- Crispier crust: Brush the edge with a little olive oil before you put it in.
- Parchment or foil: Only put it in once the air fryer is hot, with the pizza on top to hold it down. Use parchment with holes, or poke a few holes in the foil.
- Different air fryers: I use a Cosori. If you have a different model, check the pizza a minute early.
- Storage: Keep leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days, or freeze the slices for 1 to 2 months. Only warm up the slices you’re going to eat, as pizza doesn’t taste as good reheated twice.
- Calories: The number is for one slice of cheese pizza with a regular crust. Extra toppings change it.
