These Are The Best Ways To Reheat McDonald's French Fries - Tasting Table

"One of the highest-ranked fries across all fast food brands, McDonald's fries, when eaten warm, are perfectly salty, thin, crispy, and even fluffy. But as soon as the fries go cold - or worse, are refrigerated - they lose all of the qualities that made them so delicious when warm. Microwaving only makes them worse, and turning on the oven for a few spare fries is never worth the hassle."

"The first method uses America's favorite new kitchen appliance: the air fryer. Best used for crispier fries, this method uses convection heating to re-fry the French fries with just a spray of oil. For chewier, softer fries, try the second method instead, which simply uses a skillet over a hot stove. Both methods take less than five minutes and return your fries to the crispy, fluffy snacks you know and love - so you never have to feel dread about an unfinished Happy Meal again."

"For the first method, you will need an air fryer and some cooking spray. With its recent rise in popularity, there is an abundance of budget-friendly air fryers on the market, meaning anyone can reheat fries, pizza, fried chicken, and more with just the touch of a button. If you haven't jumped on the air fryer trend yet (or simply don't have the counter space to do so), the other method you can use to reheat French fries only requires a skillet."

McDonald's fries lose crispness, saltiness, and fluffiness when cold or refrigerated. Microwaving worsens texture and using an oven for small amounts is inefficient. Two reheating methods restore original qualities: air fryer for crispier fries, and skillet for chewier, softer fries. Both methods take less than five minutes and require minimal oil or spray. An air fryer uses convection heating to re-fry fries with a spray of oil. A hot skillet, preferably cast iron, yields softer, chewier results. Storing fries in the original cardboard box exposes them to refrigerator air and can dry them out.

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