Learn how to reheat rotisserie chicken in air fryer so you can enjoy every morsel of delicious leftover rotisserie-style chicken. Thanks to the air fryer, it turns out juicy and tender even after it’s been refrigerated.
Suitable for Low Carb, Keto, Paleo, and Gluten Free Diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
The air fryer lets us cook healthier versions of fried foods more healthily, but do you realize it can do way more?! The air fryer has so many great possibilities, and you may have found yourself wondering, can you reheat a rotisserie chicken in an air fryer?
Rotisserie chicken is flavorful, cheap, and readily available. I’ve been buying them for years and reheating them in the oven, but you absolutely can reheat rotisserie chicken in air fryer and get results that are incredible.
Follow along to learn how to reheat rotisserie chicken in air fryer that is juicy, tender, and has the crispy skin we all love and crave.
You can also learn how to Reheat Chicken Wings in Air Fryer and how to Reheat Chicken Tenders in Air Fryer.
Why Make This Recipe
- Handy – Enjoy hot and juicy rotisserie chicken even after it’s been refrigerated.
- Budget-Friendly – Rotisserie chicken is very affordable and can be used in many ways. It’s an affordable option for making casseroles and soups that call for shredded or cubed chicken.
- Fast – Learn how to reheat rotisserie chicken in air fryer in just 5 minutes!
Ingredient Notes
- Rotisserie Chicken – Look for rotisserie chicken in the deli or a heated case near the checkout of your local grocery store or club store.
How To Reheat Rotisserie Chicken in Air Fryer
Get full ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F or 180 degrees C.
- Place a whole rotisserie chicken in air fryer basket.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes until the chicken is heated through and the skin is crispy.
- Check for doneness using a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should be at least 165 degrees F or 74 degrees C before serving.
How To Reheat Rotisserie Chicken in the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F or 180 degrees C.
- Remove the chicken from its packaging and place the whole chicken in a baking dish.
- Add a fourth of a cup of water or chicken stock to the dish and cover tightly with foil to prevent the chicken from drying out.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until heated through.
Tips For Success
- Store rotisserie chicken in the fridge if you don’t plan to eat it immediately.
- Allow the chicken to come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before reheating.
- Remove all of the original packaging before reheating.
- If you have the option, place the chicken in the top position of your air fryer.
- You can also cut the chicken into pieces so it fits inside your air fryer basket.
- Reheating in the oven will not give you a crispy skin, but you can place the chicken under a broiler for a minute just before serving.
- Air fryer temperatures can vary, so use the cooking times listed as a guide, check for doneness, and adjust the time as needed.
- Always check for doneness with a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees F or 74 degrees C when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.
Variations
- Cut the Chicken – You can cut the chicken in half, quarters or into pieces before reheating. Reheat all or just a portion of the chicken. Adjust cooking times as needed.
Budget-Friendly Tips
- Watch for Sales – Many stores mark down unsold rotisserie chickens at the end of the day. This is a great way to save even more money.
- Use In Multiple Meals – Serve a few sides and the chicken for dinner, then save the leftovers for use in other meals during the week.
- Freeze Leftovers – Remove all the chicken from the bones and freeze in airtight bags for up to 3 months.
- Make Chicken Stock – Boil the carcass with a few vegetable ends to make homemade chicken stock. Use within 2 days, or freeze for 3-6 months.
Prep Ahead And Storage
- Store – Rotisserie chicken can be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days from the date of purchase.
- Freeze – Remove all of the meat from the bones and store in airtight bags in the freezer for up to 3 months.
FAQs
Rotisserie chickens are readily available in supermarkets and club stores and are a convenient and affordable meal option. Whole chickens are slow-cooked on spinning rods in an oven. The meat is incredibly tender and juicy.
If you allow the chicken to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes, it will take about 5 minutes to reheat chicken in an air fryer set to 350 degrees F or 180 degrees C.
If you only want to reheat a portion of the chicken, you can use a knife to separate the wings, legs, breasts, and thighs before reheating if you prefer. Place the pieces you wish to reheat into the air fryer basket. You may need to adjust the cooking time.
When reheating in the microwave, the chicken skin will not be crisp and the meat can become rubbery. It is also difficult to heat the chicken evenly. So while you can reheat rotisserie chicken in the microwave, it is not our preferred method.
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Serving Suggestions
Weight Watchers Points
There are 4 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
Get How To Reheat Rotisserie Chicken In Air Fryer Recipe:
Reheated Rotisserie Chicken In Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 Rotisserie Chicken Whole
Instructions
Air Fryer Instructions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F or 180 degrees C.
- Remove from packaging and place the whole chicken in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes until the chicken is heated through and the skin is crispy.
Oven Method:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F or 180 degrees C.
- Place the whole chicken in a baking dish.
- Add water or broth (about ¼ cup) to the dish and cover tightly with foil.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until heated through.
- Note that the skin will not get crispy with this reheating method.
Notes
- Store rotisserie chicken in the fridge if you don’t plan to eat it immediately.
- Allow the chicken to come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before reheating.
- Remove all of the original packaging before reheating.
- If you have the option, place the chicken in the top position of your air fryer.
- You can also cut the chicken into pieces so it fits inside your air fryer basket.
- Reheating in the oven will not give you a crispy skin, but you can place the chicken under a broiler for a minute just before serving.
- Air fryer temperatures can vary, so use the cooking times listed as a guide, check for doneness, and adjust the time as needed.
- Always check for doneness with a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees F or 74 degrees C when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.
- Storage – keep rotisserie chicken inside the fridge for up to 4 days.
- There are 4 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
Robyn
Always wondered the best way to reheat rotisserie chicken and now I won’t be doing it any other way.