@@chasegodwin8257ehh... a compilation of the best ways to reheat different common foods with examples is enough to know i needed this video. I'm not even past the commercial for gear yet and found useful ideas on reheating fries.
Microwave: Sprinkle a bit of water over the top. Place a microwave shield over the top. Test the reheat button on your microwave. It usually has three time settings and uses lower power settings. Manual settings: Set for two minutes on half power. That takes off the refrigerator chill. Flip or mix. Then, depending on contents, one to three minutes on 70% to 100% power to heat to preference. Removing fridge chill at lower power first will avoid drying out the food. Wrap breads and pastries in loose paper towel (kitchen towel?). Sprinkle a bit of water on it. Heat at low power in 30 second increments to avoid bread becoming dry and tough. Some only need twenty seconds. Many of the tests in the video used a paper towel without a sprinkle of water. He also defaulted to high power, 100%, on all of the tests. Using water and lower power will obtain much better results.
@@daytonandersen361 that's like 3 lines of good info... I am sorry there's no subway surfers along with it edit: the og post got edit and added way fucking more lines
@@sparkyd6225 my boy Andy literally said stop being lazy and just use the oven Botta Bing boutta boom theirs ur answer I hope u have good day ~ feel better sparky :>
@@daytonandersen361it's a good thing everybody has an oven at their disposal. I mean what would college dorm life or my first apartment have been without one.
I think people underuse the power control on microwaves. Reheat something on 50% so you don't blast it. And stir it multiple times, like you would reheat something in a saucepan.
100% this, it still won't keep things that have a crisp outside great but with some power control you can ensure things heat evenly without rubberizing them.
Agree - you don't need full nuke, especially if you have a high power unit. But I also find that adding some water to items like rice and sauced dishes helps to reconstitute the sauce and build steam for keeping things moist. A microwave is just like any other cooking method/tool and requires little tricks to help produce the best results. You can't just mindlessly chuck something into it and expect it to be magically perfect.
@@richarddankovcik975 Exactly. If I'm microwaving something like lasagne or frozen soup, I'll heat for ~2-3 minutes on med-high, leave it for a few minutes, heat it again, etc. Slowly raise the temp over 10 minutes to let the heat sink through without scorching the outside.
I’m been watching so many of Andy’s videos and I just love how real he is. Nothing seems forced or fake from the banter with his loved one, the missus coming in and stealing food, stuff falling all over the counter top, love it this is what I like to see. Someone who hasn’t become consumed by TH-cam just cooking at home. New sub 🤗
For a lot of things, I've found the best & fastest way to reheat is to take the chill off in the microwave while the oven preheats. Then, finish heating in the oven to keep the texture right. Takes half the time of oven only with the same outcome.
Love this video. I've been getting so tired of the "i tried every xyz to figure out who is the best" type of content. This was actually informative and engaging.
Hot tip for air fryer re-heating leftovers - just drop the temp. Let me repeat - just drop the temp. Leftover pizza? 130c for 10mins. Leftover chicken 130c for 10mins. You don't want to double cook, just heat it up without drying it out while keeping the crisp.
My favorite way to reheat things is to put it in the microwave for about a minute to remove the chill, and then put it in the Toaster Oven for about a "Medium Toast" cycle, which finishes heating the product, and makes it crisp, which it great for anything fried. Also for Pizza. I do cover stuff with a Paper Towel, but a Paper Plate works, too. Normally, when I reheat stuff just in the Microwave, I heat it at 70% heat, not high, unless I'm doing the Toaster Oven method. High heat should only be for initial cooking, in my opinion.
High heat can work for soups, stews, and other liquidy things, but otherwise, 100% agree. 60-70% is perfect for microwave reheating, but an oven finish is usually best.
For pizza, I just put it on a sheet tray, cold over, pre-heat it to 400. Once it's preheated, your pizza is completely heated through. Bottom is still crisp, crust is fluffy and the cheese is gooey. Though it's worth noting my oven is an electric and the heating element is on the bottom, so the bottom is getting blasted directly the whole time.
I personally prefer to do the pan pizza method without water or oil, just get the bottom crispy and call it a day. And I'd rather eat cold pizza than microwaved
Regarding pizza, if you have a Dreo they have a new mode called “Creative cook” which allows you to customize some of the cooking process and they can be shared. One of the base ones is “Reheat pizza with atomization”, meaning it spritzes with water during the reheat. I tried it recently and it helped avoid some of that excess char but reheated the pizza perfectly.
I have not had a microwave in years, do not miss it at all. For stir-fry's, yea, I will do veggies first, set aside, heat rice, set aside, heat the proteins plus any sauce (w/ water), then re-add the sides to re-warm.
Definately a keeper this one! BTW, if you don't have a vac machine: lower the open and filled zip bag slowly to the brim in a large pot full of water, then close it. That way the water pushes almost all the air out of the zip bag.
Best way to reheat leftover dumplings: pan fry with scant amount of oil. Keep turning them so all the sides get brown crispy. Essentially they're now potstickers. The texture of the crispy bits with the not-crisp bits with the filling is so satisfying.
You should be one of the judges on MASterchef Australia ! Your personality is great for the show. So here you go, I am blessing you. May the FORCE OF FOOD GODS be with you ! 🫡
Northern Chinese here. Leftover dumplings are the best and the only way to reheat them is to shallow fry them. We usually make extra just to be able to have fried dumplings the next day
Andy- Thanks for this video. I appreciate the time & effort you put into making it. I use the microwave to reheat almost everything. Good to know what choices there are & what temp & time to reheat everything.
I've watched a lot of cooking shows and youtube videos, and I don't think I've seen a video or a show dedicate a whole episode to this topic. Super awesome idea. I figured I knew how to reheat leftovers, but I definitely learned a trick or two. Great video, and hello from Texas!
I’m not a microwave fan, but the most important thing I learned about using one is stop using 100% power. Unless you’re boiling water, you’re better off using a power setting between 4-6.
Pizza: put it in the microwave for 40 seconds, then finish of in a hot non-stick pan (no oil) for 15 seconds. Heated all the way through, crispy bottom, takes no time, barely any cleaning. 👍 Also, for reheating stir fryies with meat in it, I like to cover it with another bowl/plate when using microwave, keeps it juicy. You might want to sprinkle a little bit of water and/or couple of drops of rice vinegar if you have dry elements like pasta.
Chicken is good cold, too. Not icy, but cool Not sure why it needs to be REheated to the same temperature it needs to be cooked to. I also like to reheat plain chicken in sauce or salsa. Definitely helps with dryness. Please keep presenting great content like this
A magnetron essentially heat up the surface, so wherever you reheating something in a microwave, make sure it's as spread thinly as possible. If it's thick make sure to put you power at 50% flipping or stirring at regular interval. Unless you're frying something. It's best to never use it on full power anyways.
A lot of the time if I have leftover chicken, I'll just tear it up and add it to something else I'm cooking lol. The chips/fries is really what I'm here for.
I threw out my microwave about 5 years ago and never looked back. An oven, stove, and a good air fryer are all you need. They heat more evenly and give food better taste and texture.
The best Pizza method I've come up with is by far microwave + fry pan. 15 seconds on high per slice in the microwave, then throw in hot pan (no oil) for 45 seconds to 1min. Tried oven, air fryer and grill (broiler in the US) and they don't come close
Microwave - 40-70% depending on how thick the stuff you’re reheating is. Oven takes 10+ mins and tons of energy to get to temperature. Gotta wash the air fryer basket or pan from the stove. One plate and a few button presses to get the leftovers edible for me :)
Microwaves kill NUTRIENTS. They're just so bad in terms of literally zapping the nutrients right out of the food :( Your channel is awesome ! It's all you! Great personality for a chef. You make it practical and cleverly adventurous. I am an absolute food lover and undergoing cancer treatments to my tonsils and lymph nodes. I have a feeding tube for rough days where I can't swallow. Vicariously eating through all these great videos; so Thank You SiR🤤🙏🏽🙌🏽
Great vid for at home. At work for lunch you're at the mercy of what's available. Shorter times with more flipping and stirring makes a difference with microwaves. I rarely heat anything longer than 45 seconds without a flip or a stir. Also, I under cook the bit I know is gonna be leftovers for lunch at work. I know you like testing and giving advice. Might make a good video for leftovers for lunch the next day when micky is the chef available?
Andy probably not a winning but I am telling you pizza in the sandwich press is a game changer!!! Just saying for you to try it’s so amazing and crispy.
Bro! Can we get a reheating video for pork please 🙏 no matter how I try and reheat it, it always has this funky ass flavour that's just horrible or turns really really dry. Chops, roast, smoked pulled pork you name it.. it all tastes odd reheated. Microwaving pork is absolutely feral but I do use microwave to reheat a lot of my lunches. Cheers bro!
Not sure how u cook yours. But me and my sis once ate a ton of reheated pork because our uncle farm roasted a whole pig. We do a combination of microwave with cover for curry-like pork dish (babi bumbu woku), and pan fry if we want to add a bit water to the sauce. And the roasted pork without curry we just microwave (with cover) it 😅 We keep the porks in plastic bags and take a small chunk to eat for our meals, no smell issue. maybe the funky smell you got is from the fridge and not from the reheat method itself.
For pizza in a pan you don’t need to add nearly as much water, the pizza is going to give off some. And the lower the lid to the slice, the faster it reheats. Big domed lids keep all the topping-reheating hot air off the top of the pizza
Brilliant, not that we have much in the way leftovers in our house if we don't scoff it the dog gets it as long as it's OK for him to eat, he's normally on raw food, 12 years old now and still like a pup. I prefer the oven, stir fry or air fryer, the MW gets used to heat soups or defrost stuff but not my home made chicken soup, the chicken goes rubbery. If I make a Madras or Thai curry there is never anything left. I must try those beef ribs I spotted some in my local Butchers only someone didn't follow my instructions and bought pork spare ribs instead😂
Anything rice reheated in a microwave, wet a paper towel, ring it out, lay the damp paper towel over it, makes a world of difference, may need to dial back the power depending on the microwave.
Ok, thats all good and all. But the thing with reheating food is that if it takes more than 7 minutes the method is disqualified. You can maybe stretch that to 10 minutes for special occasions
andy clearly doesnt know how to use a microwave. i just saw him type in the time he wants rather than just hitting the "start +30 seconds" button the requisite number of times.
for curry or dishes with gravy texture, prefer to reheat using steam method. so that the meat wont get cooked further and break down because being too much tender. besides, free from need to keep on stirring while sitting on stoves which would then thicken the sauce and flavor.
Sorry Andy, this is the first and probably last time I’ll disagree with you but reheating pizza in the air fryer is hands down the winner those two go together like milk and cookies, peanut butter and jelly, Australia and Kiwi.
If you have leftover rice, fried or otherwise, freeze it and reheat from frozen. And add moisture. Pizza can be frozen for later too. Pop it in the oven frozen and cook for 20 min.
Since sous vide was the clear winner for BBQ ribs, I'm surprised you didn't try that for the steak too. I suspect if you had, it would've won the steak comparison as well. You also can't accidentally overcook the steak if you use sous vide, which is another big benefit.
steak reheating pro-tip: sous vide steaks, and just don't pan sear the ones you're gonna save. To reheat the next day, simply get a skillet ripping hot and pan sear the edges for 1-2 min per side.
Huh-I usually use the stove to reheat steak, but I use medium-high heat at 1-2 minutes a side, only flipping once. That usually cooks it more, which I don't really want, but it's warm clear through as a rule.... I'll have to try this method instead.
Just be fair and remember that not everyone has a convection oven, makes a difference. I have a standard, gas, large oven but I have a counter top convection oven and an air fryer, side by side, they do a great job and especially the counter top conv. oven as it heats up fast, is a great size for leftovers, baking cookies and roasting a chicken, etc. but pizza is a winner in the small convection oven over standard oven, air fryer is second (just too small for more than a piece or two) and microwaves are sacrilegious with pizza. 😊
Chef Mike says (Thanks Gordon Ramsay 🙂): "twice the time on half the power" i.e. 50% power. Works for everything except porridge which needs full power in my expeience 👍🙂
To be fair, the oven is the control, as most folks would have one if they are a home owner, but i feel the microwave is the most probable that anyone will have on any circumstance.
don't steam the pizza in the frying pan. just flip it. chese will melt, and then get a crispy layer that's great by itself, and helps hold the toppings together
I live at 4,700 ft. I have a propane stove. The oven takes forever to reach temperature. So my default for reheating things is the air fryer or a pan. The microwave is the least good option.
For air fryer reheat chicken pull all the skin off and place all the fattier pieces of the meat. Breast meat first, then thigh and drumsticks, then all the skin on top and reheat for 10 minute the skin will go crisp the fat from the thighs and will drop down into the breast meat and it will all be tender.
I have a HOT LOGIC that I reheat in. It looks like a lunch box with a hot plate insert. I put my food in from the fridge, take to work and plug in. By lunch food is warm, retains its moisture, and is delicious. But then, my only option there is microwave and it’s nasty.
I wish like anything that you could come to America and tell the two guys that I rent room to to put a stinking paper towel on top of the stuff that they nuke! My microwave is disgusting now. 😂😢
In today's cars, probably not. I don't think the controlled airflow would allow the compartment to heat up like they used to. You are probably better off finding one of the 12 volt plug in hot box ovens at a truck stop and use a power port/ cigarette lighter socket.
The most useful and practical cooking video that I needed but never knew could be explained. Bookmarked!
Interesting. It’s a 20 minute video and was only uploaded six minutes ago. 🧐
@@chasegodwin8257ehh... a compilation of the best ways to reheat different common foods with examples is enough to know i needed this video. I'm not even past the commercial for gear yet and found useful ideas on reheating fries.
agreed.
Microwave: Sprinkle a bit of water over the top. Place a microwave shield over the top.
Test the reheat button on your microwave. It usually has three time settings and uses lower power settings.
Manual settings:
Set for two minutes on half power. That takes off the refrigerator chill. Flip or mix.
Then, depending on contents, one to three minutes on 70% to 100% power to heat to preference.
Removing fridge chill at lower power first will avoid drying out the food.
Wrap breads and pastries in loose paper towel (kitchen towel?). Sprinkle a bit of water on it. Heat at low power in 30 second increments to avoid bread becoming dry and tough. Some only need twenty seconds.
Many of the tests in the video used a paper towel without a sprinkle of water. He also defaulted to high power, 100%, on all of the tests. Using water and lower power will obtain much better results.
no disrespect not read all that 😪❤️
@@daytonandersen361 that's like 3 lines of good info... I am sorry there's no subway surfers along with it edit: the og post got edit and added way fucking more lines
@@sparkyd6225 my boy Andy literally said stop being lazy and just use the oven Botta Bing boutta boom theirs ur answer I hope u have good day ~ feel better sparky :>
@@sparkyd6225 & btw i play rainbow six siege. Subway surfers lame af cough cough*
@@daytonandersen361it's a good thing everybody has an oven at their disposal. I mean what would college dorm life or my first apartment have been without one.
I think people underuse the power control on microwaves. Reheat something on 50% so you don't blast it. And stir it multiple times, like you would reheat something in a saucepan.
100% this, it still won't keep things that have a crisp outside great but with some power control you can ensure things heat evenly without rubberizing them.
Agree - you don't need full nuke, especially if you have a high power unit. But I also find that adding some water to items like rice and sauced dishes helps to reconstitute the sauce and build steam for keeping things moist. A microwave is just like any other cooking method/tool and requires little tricks to help produce the best results. You can't just mindlessly chuck something into it and expect it to be magically perfect.
@@richarddankovcik975 Exactly. If I'm microwaving something like lasagne or frozen soup, I'll heat for ~2-3 minutes on med-high, leave it for a few minutes, heat it again, etc. Slowly raise the temp over 10 minutes to let the heat sink through without scorching the outside.
I’m been watching so many of Andy’s videos and I just love how real he is. Nothing seems forced or fake from the banter with his loved one, the missus coming in and stealing food, stuff falling all over the counter top, love it this is what I like to see. Someone who hasn’t become consumed by TH-cam just cooking at home. New sub 🤗
For a lot of things, I've found the best & fastest way to reheat is to take the chill off in the microwave while the oven preheats. Then, finish heating in the oven to keep the texture right. Takes half the time of oven only with the same outcome.
Andy - Chef - Home cook - TH-camr - Phenomenal Actor. The man does it all.
Love this video. I've been getting so tired of the "i tried every xyz to figure out who is the best" type of content. This was actually informative and engaging.
Hot tip for air fryer re-heating leftovers - just drop the temp. Let me repeat - just drop the temp. Leftover pizza? 130c for 10mins. Leftover chicken 130c for 10mins. You don't want to double cook, just heat it up without drying it out while keeping the crisp.
My favorite way to reheat things is to put it in the microwave for about a minute to remove the chill, and then put it in the Toaster Oven for about a "Medium Toast" cycle, which finishes heating the product, and makes it crisp, which it great for anything fried. Also for Pizza. I do cover stuff with a Paper Towel, but a Paper Plate works, too. Normally, when I reheat stuff just in the Microwave, I heat it at 70% heat, not high, unless I'm doing the Toaster Oven method. High heat should only be for initial cooking, in my opinion.
High heat can work for soups, stews, and other liquidy things, but otherwise, 100% agree. 60-70% is perfect for microwave reheating, but an oven finish is usually best.
For pizza, I just put it on a sheet tray, cold over, pre-heat it to 400. Once it's preheated, your pizza is completely heated through. Bottom is still crisp, crust is fluffy and the cheese is gooey. Though it's worth noting my oven is an electric and the heating element is on the bottom, so the bottom is getting blasted directly the whole time.
You have no idea how relieving it is for me to finally have a favourite YT chef who doesn't munch and smack while eating.
I personally prefer to do the pan pizza method without water or oil, just get the bottom crispy and call it a day. And I'd rather eat cold pizza than microwaved
Regarding pizza, if you have a Dreo they have a new mode called “Creative cook” which allows you to customize some of the cooking process and they can be shared. One of the base ones is “Reheat pizza with atomization”, meaning it spritzes with water during the reheat. I tried it recently and it helped avoid some of that excess char but reheated the pizza perfectly.
"Stats I just made up" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I LOVE "ANDY COOKS", so much good information. Thank you Andy!
I have not had a microwave in years, do not miss it at all. For stir-fry's, yea, I will do veggies first, set aside, heat rice, set aside, heat the proteins plus any sauce (w/ water), then re-add the sides to re-warm.
Definately a keeper this one! BTW, if you don't have a vac machine: lower the open and filled zip bag slowly to the brim in a large pot full of water, then close it. That way the water pushes almost all the air out of the zip bag.
But.... But.... But! Cold pizza is like the perfect breakfast!
I've been well over reality cooking shows for many years. I think these TV shows would need Andy.. far more than Andy needs them. STFA from them😮🎉😊😂😂😂
I reaply love reheating thinner alices of smoked meat in the pan, you get some nice extra caramelization which is lovely.
Best way to reheat leftover dumplings: pan fry with scant amount of oil. Keep turning them so all the sides get brown crispy. Essentially they're now potstickers. The texture of the crispy bits with the not-crisp bits with the filling is so satisfying.
You should be one of the judges on MASterchef Australia ! Your personality is great for the show. So here you go, I am blessing you. May the FORCE OF FOOD GODS be with you ! 🫡
I second that. A chill aussey chef would be awesome.
Masterchef is a shitshow.
@@tophamatickiwi mate not an Aussie 🤣
Northern Chinese here. Leftover dumplings are the best and the only way to reheat them is to shallow fry them. We usually make extra just to be able to have fried dumplings the next day
Andy- Thanks for this video. I appreciate the time & effort you put into making it. I use the microwave to reheat almost everything. Good to know what choices there are & what temp & time to reheat everything.
I've watched a lot of cooking shows and youtube videos, and I don't think I've seen a video or a show dedicate a whole episode to this topic. Super awesome idea. I figured I knew how to reheat leftovers, but I definitely learned a trick or two. Great video, and hello from Texas!
I’m not a microwave fan, but the most important thing I learned about using one is stop using 100% power. Unless you’re boiling water, you’re better off using a power setting between 4-6.
Pizza: put it in the microwave for 40 seconds, then finish of in a hot non-stick pan (no oil) for 15 seconds. Heated all the way through, crispy bottom, takes no time, barely any cleaning. 👍
Also, for reheating stir fryies with meat in it, I like to cover it with another bowl/plate when using microwave, keeps it juicy. You might want to sprinkle a little bit of water and/or couple of drops of rice vinegar if you have dry elements like pasta.
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Chicken is good cold, too. Not icy, but cool
Not sure why it needs to be REheated to the same temperature it needs to be cooked to.
I also like to reheat plain chicken in sauce or salsa. Definitely helps with dryness.
Please keep presenting great content like this
Yeah I wondered about this as well. If you already cooked the chicken it's already safe to eat regardless of temperature.
A magnetron essentially heat up the surface, so wherever you reheating something in a microwave, make sure it's as spread thinly as possible. If it's thick make sure to put you power at 50% flipping or stirring at regular interval. Unless you're frying something. It's best to never use it on full power anyways.
A lot of the time if I have leftover chicken, I'll just tear it up and add it to something else I'm cooking lol. The chips/fries is really what I'm here for.
DING! Your hot bowl of cold food is ready!
Thx for the tip🎉🎉🎉🎉
I threw out my microwave about 5 years ago and never looked back. An oven, stove, and a good air fryer are all you need. They heat more evenly and give food better taste and texture.
The best Pizza method I've come up with is by far microwave + fry pan. 15 seconds on high per slice in the microwave, then throw in hot pan (no oil) for 45 seconds to 1min. Tried oven, air fryer and grill (broiler in the US) and they don't come close
Microwave - 40-70% depending on how thick the stuff you’re reheating is.
Oven takes 10+ mins and tons of energy to get to temperature. Gotta wash the air fryer basket or pan from the stove. One plate and a few button presses to get the leftovers edible for me :)
Microwaves kill NUTRIENTS. They're just so bad in terms of literally zapping the nutrients right out of the food :(
Your channel is awesome ! It's all you! Great personality for a chef. You make it practical and cleverly adventurous.
I am an absolute food lover and undergoing cancer treatments to my tonsils and lymph nodes.
I have a feeding tube for rough days where I can't swallow.
Vicariously eating through all these great videos; so Thank You SiR🤤🙏🏽🙌🏽
Good Video Andy. I like to reheat pizza in a 500 degree preheated oven for 5 minutes and not a second longer or it will burn. Perfect. Cheers
Great vid for at home. At work for lunch you're at the mercy of what's available. Shorter times with more flipping and stirring makes a difference with microwaves. I rarely heat anything longer than 45 seconds without a flip or a stir. Also, I under cook the bit I know is gonna be leftovers for lunch at work.
I know you like testing and giving advice. Might make a good video for leftovers for lunch the next day when micky is the chef available?
Nice to hear the video in Spanish. That was great! 👍
This is why andy's the GOAT
Honestly, I microwave my pizza, but then I put it on a medium hot nonstick pan to get the crispy bottom. Works every time
Waiting for my scraper to show up. I bought it, because I go by Andy - LOL.
Andy probably not a winning but I am telling you pizza in the sandwich press is a game changer!!! Just saying for you to try it’s so amazing and crispy.
Bro! Can we get a reheating video for pork please 🙏 no matter how I try and reheat it, it always has this funky ass flavour that's just horrible or turns really really dry. Chops, roast, smoked pulled pork you name it.. it all tastes odd reheated. Microwaving pork is absolutely feral but I do use microwave to reheat a lot of my lunches. Cheers bro!
Not sure how u cook yours. But me and my sis once ate a ton of reheated pork because our uncle farm roasted a whole pig. We do a combination of microwave with cover for curry-like pork dish (babi bumbu woku), and pan fry if we want to add a bit water to the sauce. And the roasted pork without curry we just microwave (with cover) it 😅
We keep the porks in plastic bags and take a small chunk to eat for our meals, no smell issue. maybe the funky smell you got is from the fridge and not from the reheat method itself.
For pizza in a pan you don’t need to add nearly as much water, the pizza is going to give off some.
And the lower the lid to the slice, the faster it reheats. Big domed lids keep all the topping-reheating hot air off the top of the pizza
Definitely need the protein press and the scraper. Love the channel! Cheers from Virginia
The Rib,id personally wrap them in parchment or foil and bake it in the oven.. and finish it off without the paper just to get some bark back
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Brilliant, not that we have much in the way leftovers in our house if we don't scoff it the dog gets it as long as it's OK for him to eat, he's normally on raw food, 12 years old now and still like a pup.
I prefer the oven, stir fry or air fryer, the MW gets used to heat soups or defrost stuff but not my home made chicken soup, the chicken goes rubbery. If I make a Madras or Thai curry there is never anything left.
I must try those beef ribs I spotted some in my local Butchers only someone didn't follow my instructions and bought pork spare ribs instead😂
Loved, soggy fries suck! Keep the videos coming!
These are great suggestions, but Andy, please dont underestimate my impatience or ability to tolerate subpar food when it's leftovers
For pizza.....microwave for 1-2 minutes, pull out and put into a pre-heated oven @350 for 8-10 minutes...nearly perfect every time
Anything rice reheated in a microwave, wet a paper towel, ring it out, lay the damp paper towel over it, makes a world of difference, may need to dial back the power depending on the microwave.
would've tried the airfryer with the rib too, but nice collection of tips!
Thanks Andy love your videos You are doing a great job
Ok, thats all good and all. But the thing with reheating food is that if it takes more than 7 minutes the method is disqualified. You can maybe stretch that to 10 minutes for special occasions
andy clearly doesnt know how to use a microwave. i just saw him type in the time he wants rather than just hitting the "start +30 seconds" button the requisite number of times.
for curry or dishes with gravy texture, prefer to reheat using steam method. so that the meat wont get cooked further and break down because being too much tender. besides, free from need to keep on stirring while sitting on stoves which would then thicken the sauce and flavor.
Sorry Andy, this is the first and probably last time I’ll disagree with you but reheating pizza in the air fryer is hands down the winner those two go together like milk and cookies, peanut butter and jelly, Australia and Kiwi.
Love this video idea!!
Much appreciated!❤
If you have leftover rice, fried or otherwise, freeze it and reheat from frozen. And add moisture. Pizza can be frozen for later too. Pop it in the oven frozen and cook for 20 min.
"According to some stats that I made up"
That's why you should be King, Chef.
For the microwave, try 60% power instead of full. it tends to heat the middle a lot better
Since sous vide was the clear winner for BBQ ribs, I'm surprised you didn't try that for the steak too. I suspect if you had, it would've won the steak comparison as well. You also can't accidentally overcook the steak if you use sous vide, which is another big benefit.
steak reheating pro-tip: sous vide steaks, and just don't pan sear the ones you're gonna save.
To reheat the next day, simply get a skillet ripping hot and pan sear the edges for 1-2 min per side.
i think if you put that rib, instead of the whole thing for 5 mins, do it in smaller portions at about 85 seconds each and it'll be b-e-a-utiful.
Huh-I usually use the stove to reheat steak, but I use medium-high heat at 1-2 minutes a side, only flipping once. That usually cooks it more, which I don't really want, but it's warm clear through as a rule....
I'll have to try this method instead.
Steaming is also a great way to reheat many dishes.
pizza - hot pan, little water, lid = perfect
Medium heat, no water, lid on, walk away and don’t come back for 8 minutes. Possibly better than when it was fresh
love this video
right in time
I learned a lot thank you
Just be fair and remember that not everyone has a convection oven, makes a difference. I have a standard, gas, large oven but I have a counter top convection oven and an air fryer, side by side, they do a great job and especially the counter top conv. oven as it heats up fast, is a great size for leftovers, baking cookies and roasting a chicken, etc. but pizza is a winner in the small convection oven over standard oven, air fryer is second (just too small for more than a piece or two) and microwaves are sacrilegious with pizza. 😊
Chef Mike says (Thanks Gordon Ramsay 🙂): "twice the time on half the power" i.e. 50% power. Works for everything except porridge which needs full power in my expeience 👍🙂
Andy you need to try cooking on a flat sandwich press! Also reheating pizza is like 5 min on it 😊
I really need to get one of those presses... I've opted for the rectangle pyrex and weighting it with my hand LOL
*Yummy*
Never thought to reheat chips in a pan, neat
To be fair, the oven is the control, as most folks would have one if they are a home owner, but i feel the microwave is the most probable that anyone will have on any circumstance.
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Add a little water to the bottom of the rice container then microwave it covered and it will steam and not dry out!
Andy! When you got the new kitchen I seem to remember you had mainly induction with a couple of gas burners. Why did you switch to all gas ?
don't steam the pizza in the frying pan. just flip it. chese will melt, and then get a crispy layer that's great by itself, and helps hold the toppings together
I live at 4,700 ft. I have a propane stove. The oven takes forever to reach temperature. So my default for reheating things is the air fryer or a pan. The microwave is the least good option.
For air fryer reheat chicken pull all the skin off and place all the fattier pieces of the meat.
Breast meat first, then thigh and drumsticks, then all the skin on top and reheat for 10 minute the skin will go crisp the fat from the thighs and will drop down into the breast meat and it will all be tender.
Do you have a method for heating up pasta in general? In particular, like carbonara or alfredo?
Hey Andy, the last 3 timestamps doesn't seem to be correct, would be nice if you can fix them. Thanks in advance!
How about a pasta with a creamy sauce that’s prone to splitting. ie: Alfredo or Mac and cheese.
Wouldn't tinfoil help when reheating in an air fryer to maintain some moisture?
I love how microwaving the steak is not even an option for Andy. He looked genuinely offended at the suggestion.
I have a HOT LOGIC that I reheat in. It looks like a lunch box with a hot plate insert. I put my food in from the fridge, take to work and plug in. By lunch food is warm, retains its moisture, and is delicious. But then, my only option there is microwave and it’s nasty.
Well loved the video. Warming up the oven just for a piece of chicken or steak is a waste of energy. Unless you cooking something else.
Who has leftover steak? If I ever had any, I'd cut it into bits and put it into pita bread with some crunchy leaves, sauce, and tomato.
Andy not incorporating the toasted sandwich maker tonreheat food like steak and pizza was a big error!
I wish like anything that you could come to America and tell the two guys that I rent room to to put a stinking paper towel on top of the stuff that they nuke! My microwave is disgusting now. 😂😢
Whenever I reheat dumplings, I pan fry for a few minutes before steaming them the remainder of the time.
What about some tips for travellers, is in the engine bay wrapped in foil a good option? 😜👌
In today's cars, probably not. I don't think the controlled airflow would allow the compartment to heat up like they used to. You are probably better off finding one of the 12 volt plug in hot box ovens at a truck stop and use a power port/ cigarette lighter socket.
The real winner for pizza is don’t reheat it at all. Cold pizza is its own dish as far as I’m concerned. Right up there with fresh hot pizza for me.