Fast food cravings are real, and there is nothing we can do to prevent that. As you make the effort to go all the way to Chick-Fil-A, why not buy an extra sandwich (or an extra few!) to treat yourself the next day?
If you know how to reheat a Chick-Fil-A sandwich properly, it will taste as delicious as if it had been prepared at that exact moment!
What is the best way to reheat a Chick-Fil-A sandwich? It is easier than you might think. As long as you separate all the parts of your sandwich, you can reheat a Chick-Fil-A sandwich without a microwave, using the oven or even an air fryer.
Or if you feel particularly lazy, the microwave will do the trick too!
The best ways to reheat Chick-Fil-A sandwich
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Chick-Fil-A proudly calls itself the ‘home of the original chicken sandwich’, and there is a reason for that!
The Chick-Fil-A recipe for their signature chicken sandwich (two pickles on a toasted butter bun) was created in 1964. As tradition makes their sandwiches so delicious, no wonder it is so easy to get cravings!
If you get one or more extra sandwiches with your main order, make sure to store them correctly to avoid losing the flavor and consistency of your food, and to avoid getting sick from it.
Take your sandwich and open it, to remove pickles and tomato slices in it. These ingredients might add too much moisture to your food, making the bread soggy and a little mushy.
Store the ingredients in a separate container and place your sandwich in a sealed box or bag before putting it in the fridge.
This way, your sandwich is safe from unwanted moisture penetrating through your food. Keep in mind, always store your sandwich in the fridge once it has cooled down.
Even if you preserve your sandwich in a separate container, do not throw away its bag! It might come in handy during the reheating process.
If you place your already reheated Chick-Fil-A sandwich back in the bag where it came from, it will help keep it warm and give it that same texture and taste as just bought.
Chick-Fil-A sandwich bags are lined in foil on their inside. This little detail helps keep your meal warm, and it improves its quality as the heat will bounce around the sandwich for a long period of time.
You can keep your food in the bag for 5-10 minutes before you start feasting on it, it will definitely change its flavor.
Another piece of advice, if you are ordering a fast-food sandwich specifically to store it for later, ask to give you sauces and dips on the side. The sauce might make your bread soggy in the fridge, so it is better to add it after reheating the food.
On top of that, it’s better to eat your sandwich not later than the day after you bought it, to avoid food poisoning.
How to reheat Chick-Fil-A sandwich in the microwave
Microwaves are lazy people’s best friends! You can put together an incredible meal in a matter of seconds, keeping the washing down to a minimum. If you follow these easy steps carefully, you will be able to heat up a Chick-Fil-A sandwich to perfection.
Since you disassembled your sandwich before storing it in the fridge, all you have to do now is take it out and get everything ready to reheat it.
You can take the condiments (pickles, tomatoes, etc.) out of the fridge now, or you can wait once the bread and meat have been reheated properly. Also, be sure you use a microwave-safe plate!
When you reheat a Chick-Fil-A sandwich in the microwave, you need to be extra careful to heat up the full meal. On the odd occasion, it might happen that your meal is warm on the outside, but cold in the middle. Follow these simple steps to avoid that!
Here are the steps to reheat a Chick-Fil-A sandwich in the microwave:
- Take your Chick-Fil-A sandwich out of the fridge and place it on a microwave-safe plate.
- Open your sandwich and place the chicken outside the buns.
- You can reheat the buns in the microwave too alongside the meat, or pop them in the toaster to add more crispiness.
- Put your disassembled sandwich in the microwave and reheat it on full power for 30 seconds.
- Check the middle of your sandwich and microwave it for longer if needed.
- Once your sandwich is piping hot, add the meat back inside the buns, alongside the cold condiments and you are ready to go!
How to reheat Chick-Fil-A sandwich in the oven
Reheating a Chick-Fil-A sandwich in the oven will take a lot longer than using a microwave. But if you want to reheat a cold Chick-Fil-A sandwich and the sole thing you have on hand is your oven, it will do the job nicely.
You will just need to pay more attention to the whole reheating process to get an astonishing result.
The oven is most likely the method that will give you a sandwich that tastes just like a freshly made one. You won’t need to include any other ingredients either. Simply take your sandwich, place it on a baking tray, and heat it up until it is done.
As you are waiting for your food to warm up, you can also use ingredients you have at home to spice your sandwich up or give it a fun, personalized twist.
There is a lot you can do to make your meal extra special. You could add dips like mustard, mayo, ketchup, or even BBQ sauce. Or if you want you can add more ingredients like cheese, lettuce, green peppers, or give it a spicy twist including some jalapenos.
Here are the steps to reheat Chick-Fil-A sandwich in the oven:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Make sure to disassemble your sandwich before heating it up.
- Put aluminum foil on the baking tray and place the chicken and the buns on it (do not forget to keep the condiments cold.)
- Reheat your sandwich for 5-10 minutes, depending on how many sandwiches you’re reheating.
- Take it out of the oven, put the sandwich together, and enjoy!
How to reheat Chick-Fil-A sandwich in an air fryer
If you reheat your Chick-Fil-A sandwich in an air fryer, be ready to get some clean-up done afterward. The result will be surprising, but this method is a little time-consuming both as you are reheating your meal and when you are done eating it.
You can’t prepare the whole sandwich in the air fryer. The only thing you can reheat is the chicken. It is best if you reheat the rest of the sandwich in a toaster or in a pan with a little bit of butter spread on both buns.
Although it is a more gradual process, the end result is still going to be worth it!
Here are the steps to reheat Chick-Fil-A sandwich in the air fryer
- Take the chicken and air fry it at 325°F for about 8-10 minutes.
- While you reheat the meat, toast the buns in a toaster or a pan with a little bit of butter.
- Once your sandwich is reheated, add the cold ingredients (pickles, tomatoes, etc.)
- If you are feeling fancy, you can also add anything else you might have been laying around in your fridge, like onions, mayo, mustard, etc. (optional)
- Enjoy piping hot!
Can you reheat a Chick-Fil-A sandwich?
Absolutely, yes! As long as you remove the ‘cold’ ingredients, like pickles and tomatoes, before storing your sandwich in the fridge, it will taste as good as freshly made.
There are a few methods you can resort to, in order to reheat your cold Chick-Fil-A sandwich, and they all work!
Unless you are going to munch on your sandwich as soon as you get home, remember to always refrigerate your food.
If you leave it lying around on the counter of your kitchen, the meat might go off and it will be dangerous to consume your sandwich the day after. And even if you do store your meal in the fridge, eat it within a day after the purchase.
It’s important to remember not to store an already reheated sandwich. So, after reheating your meal, it’s best to consume it right away to avoid any issues that might put your health at risk.
As long as you store your food properly and follow the simple steps listed above though, your sandwich will be as good as freshly cooked!
Whether you reheat your Chick-Fil-A sandwich in the microwave, in the oven, or in an air fryer, it will not change the fact that it will turn out incredibly tasty.
If you are feeling like giving your meal your own, unique twist, you could also include one or more ingredients you have at home while you reheat your sandwich. This will make your Chick-Fil-A sandwich extra special.
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