Reheating Apple Pie: Air Fryer Magic

Apple pie is a delicious dessert, but it's best served warm and fresh out of the oven. If you have leftovers, you can easily reheat apple pie to bring back that just-baked taste and texture. One of the best ways to reheat apple pie is by using an air fryer.

Reheating a whole apple pie in an air fryer

Next, place your apple pie into the air fryer basket. It's okay if it's on a foil tray. Make sure the pie can lay flat in the basket. If your pie is not on a foil tray, place it in a heatproof pie plate before putting it in the basket.

Now, set the temperature to 325–330°F (160–170°C) and heat until warmed through. This should take around 4 to 10 minutes, depending on the power of your air fryer. Check that the pie is fully heated in the middle before removing it from the air fryer. You can do this by inserting a knife into the centre of the pie and then touching it to feel if it's hot.

Finally, plate, serve, and enjoy!

Reheating a slice of apple pie in an air fryer

First, preheat your air fryer to 300-350°F. Then, add a layer of foil to the air fryer basket to prevent the apple pie from sticking or making a mess. Place your slice of apple pie in the basket, and heat at a low to medium temperature for around 3-7 minutes. You can serve the apple pie with cream or ice cream.

If you are reheating a whole apple pie, you can follow a similar process. Place the pie in the air fryer basket and set the temperature to 325-330°F. Heat for 4-10 minutes, checking that the pie is fully heated in the middle before serving.

Reheating a frozen apple pie in an air fryer

First, preheat your air fryer to 310°F (160°C). Place your frozen pie into the air fryer basket, and set the timer for 40 to 50 minutes. Check on your pie frequently, as all air fryers cook at different rates.

If you are reheating a slice of apple pie, the process is similar. Add a layer of foil to the air fryer basket to prevent the pie from sticking and making a mess. Then, load the air fryer with your apple pie slice and cook at a low to medium temperature for 3 to 4 minutes.

If you are reheating a whole apple pie, you do not need to use foil. Simply place the pie in the air fryer basket and heat until warmed through, which should take about 4 to 8 minutes.

It is important to note that reheating times may vary depending on the power of your air fryer. To check if your pie is ready, insert a knife into the centre and see if it comes out hot.

Now, plate, serve, and enjoy your apple pie!

Avoiding a soggy crust

To avoid a soggy crust when reheating apple pie in an air fryer, you can wrap the pie in foil. This will help to keep the filling from spilling out into the frying basket. You can also use a heatproof pie plate to ensure the pie sits flat in the basket.

If you are reheating a slice of apple pie, you can place it in a small pan and then put the pan into the air fryer basket.

For a whole apple pie, set the temperature to between 325 and 330 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for about 4 to 8 minutes. For a slice of apple pie, set the temperature to 310 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for about 3 to 4 minutes.

It is also recommended to use a thinner pan, such as a quiche or tart pan, when cooking a pie crust in an air fryer.

Reheating apple pie in an oven

After 15 minutes, carefully feel the crust to see if it's warmed to your liking. If not, continue heating in five-minute increments. If the pie is sliced, use your fingers to poke the centre of the filling to see if it's warm. If the pie is whole, stick a skewer or cake tester into the centre for a few seconds, then remove it and touch the bottom. If the skewer or cake tester is cold, the pie is cold, and if it's warm or hot, the pie is warm or hot. You can also use a paring knife to test, but this will leave an incision in the pie crust.

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