We can all agree that reheated leftovers should taste as delicious as when they were cooked, and fluffy, pillowy soft baked potatoes are no different.
Whether you serve them alongside thick, succulent Denver steaks or along with BBQ chicken breast, baked potatoes can make the perfect side dish.
Similar to how difficult it is to estimate how much meat per person, it is difficult to determine how many baked potatoes per person.
Therefore, if you overestimate and have a surplus of baked potatoes on your hand, you need to know how to reheat them.
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How To Store Leftover Baked Potatoes
Whether you are reheating salmon, prime rib, rotisserie chicken, or baked potatoes, the key to reheating any meal is to store it properly.
Once your dinner is finished, allow the baked potatoes to cool.
When it comes to storing baked potatoes with toppings, it is best to remove the toppings.
In fact, you should allow everyone to dress their baked potatoes at the table, so you do not have to remove any toppings later.
You can store your leftover baked potatoes in the fridge or freezer.
If you intend to reheat your baked potatoes within 2 days after they were cooked, store them in the refrigerator.
Place your leftover baked potatoes into an airtight container or resealable zip lock bag and store the baked potatoes in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Do not refrigerate your leftover baked potatoes without covering them. The potatoes will change colors if they are not stored properly.
On the other hand, the freezer is the best option if you do not plan to consume your leftover baked potatoes within 2 days of cooking.
Simply place the leftover baked potatoes into an airtight freezer-safe container or a freezer-safe resealable bag and store the baked potatoes for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Do I Have to Thaw Frozen Baked Potatoes
Yes, you need to thaw frozen baked potatoes if you want to reheat them easily. Thaw your frozen baked potatoes in the refrigerator overnight a day in advance.
Thawing the baked potatoes allows you to reheat them in several different ways.
Can You Reheat Baked Potatoes With the Toppings?
In short, whether you can reheat the baked potatoes with toppings depends on the toppings. Potatoes with cheese and butter can be reheated easily.
However, toppings such as cream cheese, jalapenos, salsa, as well as non-dairy toppings may taste weird when reheated.
In addition to this, baked potatoes with toppings should be reheated in the oven.
Reheating baked potatoes with toppings in the microwave may cause the toppings to spill out of the potato.
How to Reheat a Baked Potato
Reheating baked potatoes are as easy as reheating crab legs. The key is not to overheat the baked potatoes as the texture of the potatoes will change from fluffy to dense.
How to Reheat Baked Potatoes Using the Microwave
There’sThere’s no doubt that reheating baked potatoes in the microwave is the quickest way to reheat them. However, it is also the quickest way to dry them out.
However, you can prevent your baked potatoes from drying out by cutting them in half and covering each baked potato with a damp paper towel.
Arrange your baked potatoes on a microwave-safe plate and heat it for 2-3 minutes until the potatoes are heated thoroughly.
If the potatoes are not heated, heat them in 30-second bursts until heated through.
How to Reheat Baked Potatoes in the Toaster Oven
Are you reheating baked potatoes in a toaster oven? Although it sounds strange, a toaster oven is the perfect way to reheat baked potatoes, especially if you do not have an oven.
Simply preheat your toaster oven to 350°F. Arrange the potatoes in an oven-safe dish, leaving space between each potato so the heat is distributed evenly.
Although it may seem easier to cut the potato into pieces, leave your baked potatoes whole. Cook the baked potatoes for 10-15 minutes until they are thoroughly heated and dig in.
How to Reheat Baked Potatoes in the Air Fryer
The air fryer is ideal for reheating leftover baked potatoes, especially if you want crispy skin.
The only problem with using an air fryer to reheat baked potatoes is most air fryers are small.
So, if you have a large quantity of leftover baked potatoes, you will have to reheat them in batches.
Simply set your air fryer to a temperature between 350°F and 400°F and let it run for 5 minutes.
Arrange your leftover baked potatoes in the air fryer’s basket and cook them for 3-4 minutes until the potatoes are hot.
How to Reheat Baked Potatoes on the Grill
If you are firing up your natural gas grill to grill burgers, ranch steaks, or eggplant, you can easily reheat your baked potatoes.
Simply heat your kamado grill to 400°F, then wrap each baked potato with foil and arrange them on your grill.
Cook the baked potatoes for 5-7 minutes, then flip them over and cook them for an additional 6-7 minutes.
Like the air fryer, grilling the baked potatoes will have crispy skin.
However, reheating baked potatoes on the grill may not be worth it if you are not using your portable pellet grill to cook another dish.
How to Reheat Baked Potatoes on the Stove
The stove is another quick way of reheating baked potatoes like the microwave. Best of all, your potato skin and flesh will be crispy.
Simply place 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil into a skillet and set it over medium-low heat.
Cut your baked potatoes in half then, arrange them flesh side down in the skillet.
Cover the baked potatoes and cook them for 3-4 minutes.
Turn the potatoes over and cook them for 2-3 minutes until the skin is crispy and dig in.
Final Thoughts
Baked potatoes are the ultimate meal. You can literally add as many toppings to your baked potatoes as you want.
However, like reheating most foods, reheating baked potatoes can be tricky. Luckily you know how to reheat baked potatoes the right way.
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I have been smoking and grilling meat from an early age and enjoy sharing my knowledge and expertise through the hundreds of articles I have written about BBQ. I hope to make everyone’s BBQ journey that little bit easier.