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Pizza
Don’t get us wrong: Microwaves are the go-to for reheating most foods quickly and easily. Just place the food in a microwave-safe container, add a splash of water (or cover with a damp paper towel) to maintain moisture, and zap it for a minute or two. Leftover soups, stews, rice and vegetables are all excellent candidates for the microwave. But other items are left soggy, rubbery or just plain dull after a trip on a microwave turntable. We’ve rounded up a dozen popular leftovers that benefit from a little TLC: A few extra minutes via your stovetop, oven or air fryer really pays off.
Try This: If you’re heating up several slices, bake them in a 375-degree-F oven until the cheese has melted and the crust is crisp. Got just one or two pieces? Make your air fryer your go-to. Place in a single layer in the basket and cook at 375 degrees F until hot and re-crisped (check every 2 to 3 minutes). You can also place a slice in a dry skillet, tent it with foil and warm it over medium heat until the cheese melts and the crust crisps.
By Alice K. Thompson for Food Network Kitchen