Cooking shows on TV: "...and this is how you can make a 3 course dinner in just 6 hours." Chef John: "Reheat your fries! Yes, I know my audience!" thanx chef
This is so true. BTW who has ceramic condiment cups? I just put a puddle on the plate? BB&B is holding out on me because they didn't tell me that those existed.
@@epistte I found something like this in my grandparent's stuff. Not sure what their originally for, but they're handy for that, or for putting smaller leftovers in the fridge.
Not anymore. It's more like cooking shows on tv: "watch three home chefs race through a grocery store and compete to make the best catfish funnel cake."
This is EXACTLY what I’ve been doing for years ever since your similar pizza reheating video. I clicked this hoping that would be true, and lo and behold it was! I feel so proud of myself. My ingenuity has been Chef John approved™️! I added this as a comment but I feel for PSA purposes it needs to be made top-level: The dry frying pan, using existing oil in the food, also works great to bring back breaded&battered food! Chicken nuggets, fish from a chip shop, breaded fillets, that kind of thing :) It works far better than an oven because it doesn’t dry out the interior!
Me too with fries and pizza. I hate to say it but the dry pan re fry is probably the best way to go with fries but you will never get them back to full flavor and texture. Fries are impossible. Pizza works better. Flip it!
I needed this. We’re in lockdown in Sydney at the moment and my nearest McDonald’s is a 30 minute Uber eats drive from my house! Not to mention it’s winter. Absolute legend, chef John!
Reheating pizza on frying pan by itself works well with thin pizza, but not too well with thick sliced stuff pizza of the thickness. Unless, one use a cover method and slowly let it steamed and later pan fried it. This method works well for me for decade on stuffed pizza.
@@wilsonlam4272 Yep, I reheat Detroit style pizza in a skillet all the time. You just need to cover the skillet and set the heat to low - 3 on my electric stovetop. It’s ready when you can smell it.
This is how my grandma (rip) used to reheat McDonalds fries. I remember we always got a couple of very dark spots on the fries, but it still tasted great
I reheat most of my leftovers like: sandwiches, fries, fried chicken, burgers, kebabs …etc in my Electric Grill/Sandwich Maker!! It’s way way better than a frying pan as it heats from both sides at the same time, so no need for the constant flipping and they come out as if they were freshly made I swear to God!!! Just make sure to get a good quality Electric Grill/Sandwich Maker with a none-stick detachable plates for easy clean up! Or I sometimes wrap whatever I want in aluminum foil before heating them, so no cleanup is required and no mess whatsoever!! 💕
@@elleohai Hahaha I used to do it like Chef John walah but it needed constant flipping, patience and you had to stay at the stove all the time or the food will burn, then I thought about using the Electric Grill/Sandwich Maker and it's way easier and it can rarely burn anything unless you totally forgot you are reheating the food. I just add whatever I wanna reheat and go fix a beverage or a salad while the Maker is doing it's thing and voilà, the whole meal is ready at the same time. ❤️
@@khqlifq Awh! Glad that someone is doing it too! It's the best ever and even if you have left over Felafel specially, the get saggy and mushy but when reheating it in the Maker they comes out extremely crispy and fresh!! 💕
maybe a throwback to that very reheating pizza video from ten years ago? just watched it for the first time after seeing it referenced in the comments on this one
This is a great tip I've been using for some time. Works for any fried foods I've tried including battered fish. You can reheat pizza toppings with the topping side down for a minute or so, then flip the crust side down until the crust is crispy for those who prefer that way. Sometimes I may jump start the reheating for 20-30 secs in a microwave, then into the fry pan.
This is literally the method I have used since I accidentally stumbled upon it a few years ago when a child wanted reheated fries and the microwave was broken. The fries came out so much better.
Great tip! I've been doing that for years. Left ovr pizza is completely restored to like new in a covered no stick pan with a light splash of water over med/low heat for 5 minutes. Works like a charm.
Nailed it. Thanks CJ for enlightening the masses. I’ve been reheating fries this way for years and it works every time. I’m a bachelor, so yeah, I’m a reheater.
An age old dilemma solved thanks to you, Chef John! Your options on how to re-heat fries at the beginning of this video could not have been more accurate. You say what many people think and you have a way of saying it that makes me laugh aloud even when I'm alone, sipping my coffee in the morning like now. I love watching your videos. It's truly a great way to start off my day.
That was, without doubt, the most _chilling_ "and, as always -- enjoy!" that has ever existed in the history of this channel. Genuinely upsetting. That said, it was more than made up for by "you are the Swizz Beats of your pommes frites," which was delightful and cackle inducing.
@@Margar02 But it’s a new decade, and we’re in the midst of a pandemic. You can’t just abandon sing-song catchphrases willy nilly, Margaret! *UNACCEPTABLE!*
I also use an air fryer for about 2 minutes. I think the best use for air fryers is to reheat previously fried foods, and french fries are no exception!
Chef John, I've been doing that for years. I have a couple of tricks for you. 1- to heat them up even faster, pop them in for microwave for 30 seconds before sautéing in the pan. They will be warm and moist so they won't burn. 2- add some butter, rosemary and maybe garlic powder to the pan before adding the fries for a more flavourful fries Enjoy 😉
You are a true culinary genius, chef John. I still remember years ago when I discovered your "How to reheat pizza" video, which has been a real game changer for me and my friends. Thank you so much!
That's exactly how I reheat my fries each and every time, which I did just this morning and had them for breakfast. I even added the deep fried shrimp I had. Excellent.
Nailed it.......25 years ago. Definitely the most efficacious way to reheat fries! Adding butter is a game changer, but then again, butter and potatoes ARE a perfect pairing
What is my food wish ... how about some more Persian food? My girlfriend loves this channel and she will definitely cook it if Chef John gives the green light! :)) so why not try some " Ghormeh Sabzi" ? 😁
Thanks for this, I have a local place that has an item called "stink rose fries" and they are shoestring fries, garlic confit, roasted garlic, crispy onion, rosemary and my favorite smoked blue cheese crumbles. I love them. Also if people have a problem doing a pan flip, just practice with a piece of bread it in to get it down.
Chef John, I know I’ve said this like 100 times, but I really love you! Thank you for this quick tutorial. The video answered a lot of questions about who eats cold soggy fries, and who eats hot soggy fries. I predict those camps are about to be vacated. Congratulations on your 4 million subscribers!
This is how I reheat pizza, I just put a few drops off water on the side of the pan to steam it and put a cover on it. Makes the topping nice and soft, the cheese gets melted properly again and the crust gets nice and crispy.
Used this procedure for leftover mozzarella sticks from last night. Worked wonders v/s the microwave. Thanks for opening my eyes... it was there all the time.
I’m 16, newly responsible for cooking in my family, and I made far too many fries yesterday. My family is currently (understandably) sulking at having to eat soggy fries for lunch today. I just tried this with a small handful of the soggy fries, and they taste HEAVENLY again. Kinda like a combination of fries and chips. Thank you - you’ve saved me and my family from a disgusting meal!
THANK YOU FOR MAKING SENSE AND EXPLAINING THE ACTUAL SCIENCE BEHIND THE COOKING. I’m a decent cook and I was glad to see a video that actually explains the process. Gonna enjoy my fries and chicken tenders now. God bless you chef and cheers to food.
I love this technique for pizza... for fries or any other fired food that is not "hot and crispy" at the time I want to consume it I just use my convection toaster oven on toast for 3-5 min... not the Chefs recommendation but quick easy and for me good results.. Happy reheating!!
This is the best channel for cooking. He doesn’t make sudden changes, he’s not over-the-top or pretentious, and he is an inspiration for other channels.
I hate take out for this very reason. It’s always cold by the time you get home and I'm here to say that this is The best thing I have learned in a Very long time in the kitchen!!!!
this is exactly how i reheat my leftovers ^^ sometimes i add a little extra salt and pepper, or some extra curry powder/garam masala if im feeling extra
This video was suggested to me by RU-vid. I have tried this skillet pan method for decades. It works well with thicker french fries like steak or crinkle-cut fries, but fries like McDonalds do not work too well. The thinner fries will simply shrink and dry out, creating a different texture crunchy fries.
Yup, the pizza reheat method changed my life. Even a small pizzas feeds like two people, and having one solo puts you in the seat of over eating and going into food coma for a couple of hours, or throwing food away (which I hate to do). Now when I have pizza by my lonesome, I pop half of the pizza in the fridge and I got myself a snack for the next day.
I like using the air fryer, as usually there's a really good layer of oil that comes out when reheating them and collects in the bottom away from the fries. A few less calories over all. lol
I've mastered frozen fries. Put oven on at 450, put fries on pan large enough for them to have a bit of space between them, drizzle cooking oil onto them, sprinkle on kosher salt, then use tongs to mix the fries and the salty oil so that they are all covered. Stick 'em in the oven. 15-20 mins they should be cooked, use a spatula to unstick them from the pan. Then I usually cook them for another 15-20 mins until they are crunchy golden. So good.
An air fryer is like a mini convection oven. So, the results are like if you used a regular convection oven. The fries come out crispy if you don't over fill the air fryer, but it's very hard to season them unless you do it before you air fry because there is no moisture for the seasoning to adhere to after air frying (if you don't add oil.) Personally, I don't like reheated air-fried fries because they've dried out quite a lot during the initial cooking process and lack the moisture for them to taste good reheated.
Dang - It works It works! Ohh the years of fries lost to 'the day after' Food Wishes IS the cooking channel of cooking channels on RU-vid. I have a freezer full of food I've cooked, learnt from this channel - thanks Chef John!
Yes, this works. I had some cold Mcdonald's fries in the fridge. I reheat as the chef said and they are delicious. Better than directly from Mcdonald's.
AH, frying pan, by the by, I'm visiting my parents tomorrow (it's my Birthday) and I'm making either your Swan cream puffs or the raspberry with chocolate cake... not sure which one yet. I've made a few of your recipes and now they think I'm a genius ^__^ Thanks Chef !!
If you're using chef John's recipes, you ARE genius! I imagine while much more work, of you're looking to really blow 'em away, the swans are sure to impress!
Recently I had success with re-heating leftover pizza. I used my pizza stone in a pre-heated 425 degree oven for 20 minutes and the pizza was hot and delicious and the crust was crisper than it was when I ordered it from the pizza place. So take this tip. It works.
About 50 years ago, I was struck in the head by a blackboard eraser hurled at me by my Latin teacher who had taken exception to my asking about a "third alternative". So, when you mentioned "an alternative fourth method," I ducked on your behalf. You are the mutton korma of my childhood trauma.
My Latin teacher missed me by inches and the duster bounced off my desk. Nevertheless, he followed up with. "Think yourself lucky boy that that wasn't a hand grenade!" Those were the days, eh?
My go-to method has been to use our toaster oven set as hot as it can get for about 5 minutes, which is a good method, but easy to overcook with. Also, that doesn't work for most people, since for some mysterious reason, toaster ovens are an uncommon kitchen appliance. I've somehow never thought of sauteing them. This is a game changer. Thank you, Chef John.
I do this with a spatula and an iron skillet. The amount of oil I use depends on the fries, but generally just enough to keep the pan slick. Works like a charm.
If you have one, an an air fryer it works even better and faster than a pan, toaster oven, and regular oven. I’ve never tried it, but an oven convection setting probably works too since it’s basically the same thing as an air fryer.
I was going to ask who has leftover fries but then you covered that! I will try this method should I ever encounter such an elusive culinary treat! 😊 Phil
Ok. I've never seen any of your videos before. That being said, I made homemade French fries and had too many leftovers because I cook for an army and when it's just a family of 4. #1 definitely doing this. #2 I loved every one of your hilarious comments and am now subscribed.
i've been doing this method for years. when they are almost done i add some parm in between the fries n let the parm crisp up then plate up with 2 over easy eggs on top n fresh parsley (whatever fresh green i have at the time so cilantro, curly, flat, green onion, chive any of them work)
Hi there! I love this idea! I can't tell you, there's been so many times I've had to throw out leftover fries cause no one liked the taste of cold fries or just too lazy to reheat them. I will definitely have to try this one out.
This is THE best way to revive fries that you would have just thrown out. I've been doing this for years. Also, you can add a bit of fat of your choice (bacon, duck, truffle oil) and any additional seasonings to make them better than fresh (garlic powder, parmesan, parsley).
Chef John you are the greatest. When we get food delivered the french fries are always cold, and nothing is worse than cold french fries. It's gotten to where if I have food delivered I don't order fries.
Just spread them on a baking sheet. Place in a preheated oven on high. Leave till you see the oil bubbling on them. Turn oven off and leave them in for 5 - 10 min. Just like new. And also preheats amazingly using a sandwich grill
This also works for home fries. I've done this many times and now I'm finally validated that it's legit. And I thought that I was just being lazy. Put fries in a pan, turn on the heat. Shake pan a few times and eat. Hey, I just rhymed.
