Maybe you found a good deal at Burger King and purchased more food than usual. Or, you bought food for a friend, and then they didn’t want it. Either way, you have more than you need and now plan to refrigerate it and heat it later.
You can reheat food from burger king using your oven, air fryer, microwave, or stovetop. French fries and chicken nuggets are best when reheated in the air fryer, while whoppers and sandwiches taste best when reheated on the stove. Don’t reheat and eat the food if it has been sitting out for more than 2 hours or in the fridge for more than 3-5 days.
- Burger King Fries: Can be reheated in the microwave, oven, air fryer, and stovetop. You will get the best results by drizzling a little bit of oil over them and heating them in the air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-5 minutes.
- Burger King Nuggets: Can be reheated in the microwave, oven, air fryer, and stovetop. Nuggets do best when baked in the oven or air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-6 minutes.
- Burger King Whoppers/Burgers: Can be reheated in the microwave, oven, air fryer, and stovetop. But, the stovetop and air fyer are the best methods. For the stovetop, remove the burger from the bun and add the burger to a preheated skillet and cook on medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes. For air fryer, remove the burger from the bun and add the burger to the frying basket and cook for 5-6 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
What things should you avoid when reheating your food? And, how should you reheat different foods with different methods? Keep on reading and learn all there is to know!
How To Reheat Burger King Fries
The basics of reheating Burger King fries are preheating your cooking tool, prepping your fries, and baking or cooking until they are golden brown. Reheating your Burger King fries requires a little oil and some heat, but they can taste like new if you do it right.
The best method for reheating your fries depends on how much time you have and what tools you have at your disposal.
The process begins with preheating your oven, air fryer, fryer, or stovetop frying pan (if you choose this method).
Next, either drizzle the frying pan/cooking tray with oil or drizzle it over your fries if you use a toaster oven or microwave. The time it takes to cook your fries can range from 5 minutes to 45 seconds, depending on the method.
Make sure to use a high heat oil. The oil is an essential part of your reheating process. This is because it allows the fries to retain their crispness and moisture. Do not use olive oil, butter, or almond oil.
The best oil is soy-based vegetable oil. If you are opposed to using this oil, you can also use grapeseed oil or refined coconut oil.
Be sure to use refined, since the pure coconut oil will make your fries taste like coconuts (unless you’re into that!).
How To Reheat Burger King’s Fries In an Air Fryer
To reheat Burger King fries in an air fryer, start by preheating your air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and placing your fries in the frying basket. Do not add them to your air fryer until after it is finished preheating.
Next, drizzle vegetable oil over the fries. Even though it is an air fryer, sometimes you may need to add a small amount of oil to your fryer.
The best type of oil for fries is canola or soy oil, but you can use other kinds as well. Once your air fryer is finished preheating, add your fries and let them cook for 3-5 minutes.
How To Reheat Burger King Fries in the Oven
To reheat your Burger King fries in the oven, start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees. Next, add your fries to a baking sheet and drizzle with vegetable oil.
You may want to add some parchment paper or aluminum foil to the tray to help protect your tray. Leave them in the oven until golden brown, or for about 2-3 minutes.
The amount of time will increase if you add more than one serving of fries. Especially if the fries are laid on top of one another on the tray.
Can You Microwave Burger King Fries?
You can microwave your fries, but the results will not be as good as the other reheating methods. The microwave will not create the crispiness that the air fryer or oven will create. But, the microwave is much quicker than the oven or air fryer.
When you factor in the preheating time and the cooking time, air fryers and ovens could take up to 7 minutes for a single serving.
In comparison, the microwave may only take 30 seconds to a minute and a half. So, if you’re in a rush, this is the best option.
To microwave, your Burger King fries add them to a microwave-safe plate or dish. Drizzle a little bit of oil over them to prevent them from getting dry in the microwave. Last, select your heating time based on the power of your microwave, and heat your fries,
How To Reheat Burger King Burgers (Cheeseburger & Whopper)
Burger King notably has both a traditional burger/cheeseburger and their signature Whoppers. Whoppers are notably bigger and absent of cheese unless you request it. With the recent addition of the vegetarian Whopper, the signature taste is now available for all their clientele.
Luckily, reheating a meat burger/Whopper or a vegetarian one is pretty much the same. The main distinction is only if you choose to heat your Whopper on the stove rather than the microwave.
Vegetarian Whoppers are fairly meaty, but they will stick and crumble more easily than meat burgers. Especially if you do not add oil and cook on high heat. The most important rule of thumb when reheating your Burger King Whopper/burgers is to remove all the toppings before reheating.
There are several ways to reheat your burger/Whopper. You can reheat them in the oven, stovetop. Toaster oven, and air fryers. It is not recommended that you use a deep fryer, however, since this will be an overwhelming amount of oil and grease.
If you choose to reheat your burger/Whopper in the oven, the process is fairly simple. But, it is also one of the most time-consuming methods. On average it may take 6-7 minutes total, including preheat time.
But, you do not need to heat the buns separately with this method. Remove the lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and any other condiment from the bun and burger.
For best results, wrap the burger and bun in aluminum foil, place on a cooking tray, and let cook at 400 degrees for about 5 minutes.
The cheese can remain on the burger. But, try to remove the old mayo, ketchup, and put the lettuce and tomatoes on the side. After heating, you can reconstruct your burger or Whopper.
Can Burger King Burgers Be Reheated In the Microwave?
Burger King burgers and Whoppers can be reheated in the microwave. In fact, they even have pretty good results. Unlike the fries which are decent but not comparable to other heating methods, burgers/Whoppers are pretty good in the microwave.
There are just a few ground rules to prevent screwing up your burger. First, remove the burger from the bun and scrape the mayonnaise and ketchup the best you can. Place the bun and toppings on a separate plate and heat your burger on a microwavable plate.
Depending on the voltage of your microwave the time for heating can vary a little. Generally, you can reliably heat your burger for between 2-4 minutes. Try to avoid more than 6 minutes though, or else it might get gummy.
The best way to heat the buns is either in a toaster or toaster oven. Microwaving bread does not create a moist and soft experience. Rather, you will get a chewy, hard substance that is nearly inedible.
Can You Reheat Burgers From Burger King the Next Day?
Yes, you can reheat your Burger King burger/Whopper the day after you get it. Burgers and Whoppers are safe in the fridge for up to three days.
But, their taste will decrease the longer they are in the fridge or if you reheat it more than once.
Burgers have a significant amount of fat that keeps them moist and “juicy” even after it is cooked. But, this fat leeches out if it is left in the bun. If you want your burger to taste fresh and juicy, keep it separate from the bun.
The best way to keep your burger in the fridge is to separate it from the other condiments on the bun. Wrap the burger in plastic wrap and wrap the bun in a separate set of plastic wrap. The pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, and other condiments should also be taken off the bun and placed in plastic wrap.
Can You Reheat Burgers In An Air Fryer?
One of the best ways to reheat your burgers/Whoppers is in an air fryer. The air fryer heats up your burger relatively fast when compared to the oven, but not quite as fast as the microwave.
To reheat your burgers in an air fryer start by setting your air fryer to medium heat to preheat. Then, ensure the burger is separated from the bun and scrape off any mayonnaise or condiments.
Place the burger in the air fryer basket and cook for between 5-6 minutes at medium heat. The bun should be heated separately either in a skillet on the stove, in the oven on a tray, or in a toaster.
How To Reheat Burger King Nuggets
Burger King nuggets have a significant amount of oil in them, which works well for you when you want to reheat them. But, depending on your method of choice for reheating them you may need to add some cooking oil.
Chicken nuggets can be reheated on the stove, in the microwave, toaster oven, full-scale oven, or fryer. Unlike burgers and Whoppers, you can reheat these in a regular deep fryer as well as an air fryer. But, you will want to use paper towels to help sop up the extra oil after they finish deep frying.
In the microwave, you can reheat your nuggets on high for about 2 minutes. You may not experience the crispness of the first day, but it will taste good still. We do not recommend you add oil when microwaving your nuggets, however.
Unlike with french fries, your nuggets won’t become crispy from the extra oil in the microwave. Rather, they’re likely to become soggy and gross from the oil.
In the oven or toaster oven, however, if you spray your nuggets with a little vegetable oil spray it will help them crisp. To reheat nuggets in the oven or toaster oven you should lay the nuggets out on cooking trays. Do not stack them on top of each other if you can help it, in order to get an even bake.
For stovetop and fryer reheating, the process is very similar. For stovetop cooking, preheat your cooking skillet with about 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Place the nuggets evenly in the skillet and turn them once in the 5-6 minute cooking time.
For air fryers and deep fryers, you will place the nuggets evenly in the frying basket. Do not stack them. Preheat your air fryer or deep fryer before placing the nuggets into the machine.
Add vegetable oil as directed by your machine’s manufacturer for a deep fryer and fry nuggets for about 4 minutes.
For air fryers, lightly drizzle vegetable oil or spray oil over the nuggets before adding them to the air fryer. Let them cook for about 4 minutes, and flip them once during this time.
Can You Reheat Burger King Nuggets the Next Day?
Yes, chicken nuggets are safe to eat the day after you purchase them, so long as they are stored in a refrigerator. Do not keep your nuggets or other Burger King food on the counter overnight.
If you do, throw it away.
Chicken nuggets are typically good for up to 3-4 days in the fridge. You should store them with plastic wrap covering them.
Or, you can store them in an airtight container. You should avoid aluminum foil as the covering unless you don’t have a choice. Sometimes aluminum foil can give your nuggets a metallic taste.
How To Reheat Burger King Onion Rings
Onion rings can be reheated in a similar manner to french fries. But, they are moister than the average french fry due to the onions.
You may not need to add any extra oil for this reason when cooking them in an air fryer or deep fryer.
In the oven, stovetop, or toaster oven, you should probably add a drizzle of vegetable oil. Or, spray a light coating of oil over your onion rings.
The microwave actually works really well for reheating onion rings. One reason for this is microwaving actually warm food from the inside out.
The onion within the ring can sometimes cause the interior to be cold while the outside is fully baked. Therefore, nuking your onion rings actually works great and only takes about 1-2 minutes.
To reheat in a deep fryer or air fryer, preheat your fryer to medium or high heat. If you use high heat, decrease cooking time by about one minute.
Place the onion rings in the fryer basket, without stacking them on top of each other. Cook them for between 4-5 minutes.
In the oven/toaster oven or stovetop you should start by preheating your cooking tool. In the oven or toaster oven, you should place the onion rings on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil, and bake for between 4-6 minutes.
You should have your toaster oven on the highest setting, and your oven should be between 400-425 degrees.
For the stovetop, start by preheating your skillet. Do not add the oil yet. After about a minute add a tablespoon of oil. Let the oil heat for between 30 seconds to a minute and then add your onion rings.
The reason you do not add your oil right away is to avoid burning your onion rings and having them soak up the oil. If the oil is too hot, your onion ring will burn and not reheat evenly. If it is tepid, your onion ring will simply soak up the oil.
How To Reheat Burger King Chili Cheese Bites
Chili cheese bites do not have the same array of reheating methods as the other items on this list. This is because they have chili and cheese drizzled over the bites.
Therefore, you can’t really successfully separate the chili and cheese from the bites.
Therefore, air fryers, deep fryers, and stovetops are pretty much ruled out. The best way to reheat chili cheese bites is to use the microwave.
It gives the evenest heat distribution and does not burn the chili or cheese.
You can use the oven or a toaster oven. But, make sure you keep an eye on the progress to ensure it does not burn the cheese.
Bake at 400 degrees on a baking sheet with parchment paper beneath the fries. The parchment paper can help prevent burning.
Allow them to bake for 4 minutes and check on them. If they still seem cold, allow them to cook for another 2 minutes before checking again.
How To Reheat Burger King Chicken Fries
Chicken fries are relatively unique to Burger King in the fast-food world. Their closest relative is the chicken finger or chicken strip. But, chicken fries are notably ground meat, unlike strips or fingers.
These reheat easily in fryers. For the air fryer and deep fryer, start by preheating your fryer. Then, add the chicken fries to the fryer basket, avoid stacking them, and cook for 4-6 minutes.
You may want to turn them over halfway, especially if you use the air fryer.
In the oven or toaster oven, lay the chicken fries out evenly on a baking sheet while your oven preheats. We recommend you use oil spray rather than drizzled oil to give them an even fry and to prevent them from soaking up the oil.
Bake or toast at 400 degrees for about 7 minutes, turning them over halfway through the baking time.
Last, for the stovetop, try to avoid using too much oil. Similar to onion rings, first preheat the skillet, add the oil, and then add the chicken fries.
Let them cook for about 5-6 minutes on high heat. Make sure you turn them over while cooking them with a spatula.