How To Reheat McDonald's Fries

Did you order too many McDonald’s fries and can't finish them all? Are you thinking about what to do with the leftovers? Fries don't taste good cold, so is there any way to rejuvenate them?

The answer is yes; you can enjoy leftover fries after reheating them. There are several methods and if you want to know how to reheat McDonald’s fries, look no further.

What Methods Can You Use To Reheat McDonald's Fries?

Before taking a look at the reheating methods, it's important to keep one aspect in mind. Fries taste wonderful when they're fresh and hot. While you can reheat them, you may not be happy with the results. 

But Reheated fries taste better than cold and limp variety, so you can use the following techniques to reheat McDonald's fries. You can use 

Microwave

• Place the leftover fries in a microwave-safe dish in one layer.
• Set the power high and heat the fries for 20-30 seconds.
• Allow the fries to rest for 5-10 seconds before serving.

Recommended steps

• Use a damp paper towel to cover the fries before placing them in the appliance.
• Place the fries in the air fryer or under the broiler for one minute after microwaving to make the fries crispy.

This method is for those who don't mind soft fries. You will have warm and moist fries but not crispy. 

Oven

• If you have a convection oven, preheat it to 400 degrees Fahrenheit or 200 degrees Celsius. If it's not, set it at 450 degrees Fahrenheit or 230 degrees Celsius. Keep a baking pan in the oven while it's heating up.
• Put your McDonald's fries on the sheet in a single layer. You can also use a ridged foil to place the fries before putting them in the tray.
• Spray or sprinkle a little water on the fries and cover them with aluminum foil.
• Let them heat for two to three minutes. 
• Remove the foil and splash some oil on the fries. You can give it a shake so the oil coats all the fries.
• Let the fries heat for one or two minutes until they're crisp enough. 

Tips

• Don't use more than a few drops of water, or the fries will get soggy.
• Your fries stay moist when you cover them and when you remove the foil towards the end, it helps to crisp up the skin. 
• If you want your fries crispier and don't care if they're moist, reheat them without the foil and water. You can also let them stay in the oven a bit longer. However, the fries will be dry even though they turn crispy.
• If you use the ridged foil, you won't need to turn the fries manually because every part will heat up evenly.

The oven is the best option if you have plenty of fries to reheat. But it may not produce the best results.

Air Fryer

• Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit or 200 degrees Celsius.
• Sprinkle oil on the fries.
• Place your McDonald's fries in the air fryer basket and arrange them in a single layer.
• Heat the leftover fries for one to two minutes.
• Rest the reheated fries for thirty seconds prior to serving. 

Tips

• Add the oil only if you want the fries to have a \"just fried\" taste. Use it sparingly, or the fries will become oily.
• Air fryers don't have large spaces. So, it's best not to put too many fries in the basket at one time, or you won't have the desired results. Instead, reheat the fries in batches.
• Reheating in an air fryer can give you crispy and yummy fries, but they can turn out dry.

Stovetop

1. Heat a skillet on medium heat. You can use a cast-iron or non-stick pan for the task. 
2. Once the pan is hot enough, put your fries in one layer. Make sure that they're not overcrowded.
3. Spritz a few drops of water on the fries.
4. Cover the pan with a lid and let the fries heat for thirty seconds.
5. Remove the lid. 
6. Spray little oil.
7. Let the fries fry in the oil until they turn crispy.
8. Rest the McDonalds fries for thirty seconds, and you can serve them.

Tips

• If you like the inside of fries to be soft and moist, steps 3-5 are a must to do. However, if you like crispy outer, omit these steps and get to number 6 directly from 2.
• Use the oil sparingly, or the fries will become too oily.
• If you follow the 3-5 steps, use the water sparingly, or the fries will get soggy.

Deep Fryer

If you have a deep fryer, you can also reheat fries in it.

• Heat oil till it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit or (180 degrees C).
• Put the fries in small portions at a time.
• Heat the fries for ten to twenty seconds and remove them.
• Spread the fries on a paper towel for 30-60 seconds before serving.

Tips

• You need to have the oil at the right temperature, or the fries will get ruined. They will burn if the oil is too hot, and they will be soggy if the oil is cold.
• You can use this method only if the other options aren't available.

Points To Keep In Mind When Reheating McDonald's Fries

• Remove fries from the refrigerator prior to reheating, no matter whichever method you use.
• When using water or oil, go easy on both.
• McDonald's fries are pre-salted, so you may not get the desired results when using oil to reheat them.
• Use the microwave method only if you don't mind soft fries.

What To Do With Leftover McDonald's Fries?

• Make tater tots or hash browns.
• Make breakfast burritos.
• Make frittatas or add to eggs.

Bottomline

You may not have the best results, but they'll be better than cold and limp fries. Hence, whenever you have leftover McDonald's fries, you can try one of the methods to reheat them and enjoy them in multiple ways.