Whether they’re leftover from a weekend takeaway or they’ve just been left to go cold, there’s so much potential for cooked chips to be reheated.
But one thing many people experience when attempting to do so at home is a plate of soggy spuds that have lost their crunch.
No matter their shape – crinkle cut, home-style, French, or even curly fries, the risk remains when putting deep-fried chips into a microwave.
However, according to experts at PureWow, there is a way to swap soggy results for good-as-new chips when reheating them at home.
And there’s one appliance that can do it in less than five minutes.
How to reheat chips
Almost all cooked chips are deep-fried in restaurants and takeaways, but when it comes to reheating them in your kitchen, it’s best to ditch the microwave.
Fortunately for those with an air fryer, perfectly golden, crisp chips are less than five minutes away, with no oil required.
The even circulation of air in the countertop appliance is the key to dodging soggy spots on chips, according to the Purewow team.
To see for yourself, preheat the air fryer to 190C for five minutes before cooking them, then arrange the fries in an even layer in the basket or tray. Next, cook the fries until warmed through and crisp, which should take just four minutes.
Those without a speedy air fryer still have options in the form of an oven or stovetop.
While the oven may not be the fastest method for reheating food, it is very effective for large quantities at once. Always start with a preheated oven set to 220C, then line a large baking tray with a sheet of parchment paper or foil.
Next, arrange the chips into one even layer on the tray and bake until warmed through and crisp, which takes just five to 10 minutes.
The final option is to use a skillet over medium heat on the stove, though it does require an extra glug of cooking oil, according to the Purewow experts.
Preheat a few tablespoons of neutral oil until “shimmering”, then add the chips to the pan and cook, shaking the pan frequently.
Continue to fry them off until every chip is crisp on the outside and warmed through. This should take about five minutes.
