How To Reheat Grilled Chicken In An Air Fryer (+ Keep It Moist)

How Long to Reheat Grilled Chicken in the Air Fryer For?

The time you spend reheating the grilled chicken will change depending on the size of the chicken pieces. The type or model of air fryer model you have at home will also impact how long it takes to reheat the chicken. 

The other factor affecting reheating time is the starting temperature of the chicken. Chicken at room temperature will heat slightly quicker than pieces from the fridge. 

Monitor the chicken closely.  Start at the 5-minute mark and adjust the cooking time accordingly.

Why Reheating Grilled Chicken in an Air Fryer is Best

An air fryer is a quick and effective way to reheat grilled chicken recipes – what makes it extra fantastic is that it keeps the outer crisp texture. That’s ob

The constant circulating hot air delivers even reheating from all angles of the grilled chicken.

Unlike reheating grilled chicken in the oven or on a stovetop heating, the air fryer speeds up the process – the cooking time is reduced by a ton.

It is way better as it locks in all the internal juices and keeps them crisp outside. 

Reheating grilled chicken in a microwave often leads to a soggy texture (um, no thanks) because of trapped moisture. 

On the other hand, the air fryer’s hot air circulation removes excess moisture, keeping the chicken’s crispiness and former glory.

Ways To Use Your Reheated Grilled Chicken 

I love having a batch of cooked chicken breasts or other grilled cuts in the refrigerator. They are so useful to have and make quick, easy meals with. Here are some ideas on what to do with your reheated leftovers:

• Salads: Shred or dice the reheated chicken and use it as a topping for a warm or room temperature salad. Try it with my wild rice salad! Combine it with mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, and your favorite dressing for a quick and healthy meal.
• Chicken tacos: Wrap the reheated chicken in a tortilla with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and your favorite sauces for delicious chicken tacos. Check out my crispy baked tacos. So good!
• Chicken pasta: Slice or shred the reheated chicken and toss it with cooked pasta, olive oil, garlic. This one-pot creamy pasta recipe is a great base with leftover grilled chicken. 
• Chicken sandwiches and wraps: Layer the reheated chicken between slices of bread or on a bun with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and your favorite condiments for a tasty chicken sandwich. Leftover chicken makes great wraps, too – here’s my recipe for Asian pulled chicken wraps. Serve these with French fries – what else do you need in life?
• Chicken stir-fry: Cut the reheated chicken into bite-sized pieces and stir-fry it with vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, broccoli, and carrots. Season with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for a flavorful stir-fry. Here’s a super simple 3-ingredient stir-fry topped with some leftover grilled chicken reheated in an air fryer.
• Chicken Soup or Stew: Add the reheated chicken to a pot of broth along with vegetables, noodles, and herbs to make a comforting chicken soup or stew.
• Chicken quesadillas: Use the reheated chicken as a filling for quesadillas, along with cheese, onions, peppers, and spices. Serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for dipping. Try my gooey cheese quesadillas and add leftover air fry chicken to them.
• Chicken pizza: Top a pizza crust with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and slices of reheated chicken. Add your favorite toppings, such as onions, peppers, and mushrooms, for a delicious homemade chicken pizza.
• Chicken fried rice: Chop the reheated chicken into small pieces and stir-fry it with cooked rice, vegetables, eggs, and soy sauce to make a flavorful chicken fried rice.

These are just a few ideas to get you started, but the possibilities are endless when using grilled reheated chicken in lunch and dinner dishes.