Roasted potatoes are a versatile kitchen staple that can be used in so many ways. Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be compliments with roasted potatoes. They can even be served as a main dish- just add some cheese and seasoning and you have a delicious meal or snack.
No matter how you choose to enjoy roasted potatoes, there is always a good reason to keep some extra ones on hand and ready to eat.
When you find yourself with leftover roasted potatoes, storing them for later can create a great meal on the go or late at night snack. Instead of throwing those leftover servings in the trash, store them in your refrigerator or freezer to be reheated later.
Roasted potatoes can be reheated in a wide variety of methods. The oven, toaster oven, air fryer or microwave can be used to reheat your roasted potatoes when you are ready to enjoy them later.
The reheating process is the same for both frozen and cold roasted potatoes, so don’t worry about varying each method depending on how they have been stored.
Methods To Reheat Roasted Potatoes
With so many options to reheat your potatoes, there is no shortage of methods to choose from that best fit how much time and energy you want to put into this process. While the oven is usually preferred, all appliances will provide you delicious, warm roasted potatoes to enjoy.
Reheating Roasted Potatoes In The Oven
The most preferred way to reheat roasted potatoes is in the oven. This method provides a delicious taste, soft texture and is not too time consuming.
To reheat roasted potatoes in the oven, preheat to 400 degrees fahrenheit. While waiting for your oven to warm up completely, grab a sheet pan and cover in non-stick cooking spray or oil.
Spread the potatoes in an even layer on top of the sheet pan. Cover in aluminum foil, and place on the middle rack of your oven.
Allow your roasted potatoes to reheat for about ten to fifteen minutes, depending on how large your serving size is.
Reheating Roasted Potatoes In The Toaster Oven
Toaster ovens are a great substitute for oven cooking. Ovens take a little bit longer to preheat than toaster ovens do, so when you are in a bit of a time crunch but still want that oven quality, consider popping your food into the toaster oven instead.
If you choose to go the toaster oven route when reheating roasted potatoes, go ahead and set it to the bake setting and begin preheating to 400 degrees fahrenheit. While you wait for it to warm up, find a baking sheet that will fit inside and cover it with foil, along with a thin layer of oil or nonstick cooking spray to prevent them from sticking.
Spread your potatoes out in an even layer on the baking sheet. Place them inside the toaster oven and allow them to cook for about fifteen minutes.
While cooking, be sure to shift and stir the potatoes every five minutes so that they cook evenly. If you want them a little crispier, feel free to leave them cooking for an extra five minutes.
Reheating Roasted Potatoes In The Microwave
Though this method is not usually preferred, microwaving your potatoes is an option when you need them reheated as fast as possible. To avoid a mushy texture, be sure not to overheat your potatoes or use a high heat setting within the microwave.
When microwaving roasted potatoes, place them in a microwave safe dish. Cover with a damp paper towel, as this will help prevent them from drying out.
Set your microwave to the medium-low power level. Use thirty second intervals to heat the potatoes, stirring between each one. Once the potatoes become warm enough to consume, do not continue cooking them as it can compromise quality, taste, and texture.
Reheating Roasted Potatoes In An Airfryer
Lucky enough to own an airfryer? Are you absolutely in love with it too? This handy dandy tool is a great way to reheat your roasted potatoes. They will be tasty, the perfect mixture of soft and crispy, and quickly ready to eat.
Airfrying potatoes is a quick and easy way to re-roast them. Simply set your temperature on your airfryer to between 350 and 400 degrees fahrenheit.
Place your potatoes in a bowl or in the basket of the airfryer. Don’t worry if they overlap or aren’t in an even layer as with this method, it won’t affect how they cook.
Reheat for three to four minutes within the airfryer. If you pull them out after this time and they are still not completely warm, add an additional one to two minutes. Allow one minute to cool before serving and enjoying.
How To Store Roasted Potatoes
Roasted potatoes can easily be stored in your refrigerator or freezer to be enjoyed later. Make sure you store them properly after they have been out of the oven for two hours at most, to keep them from spoiling.
The best way to store roasted potatoes in the refrigerator is in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. Make sure they have cooled to room temperature before storing to best ensure quality. Roasted potatoes can be stored inside of your refrigerator for three to four days.
Freezing Roasted Potatoes
If you want to store your roasted potatoes for longer, consider freezing them. Frozen roasted potatoes maintain quality for up to ten to twelve months, but are even safe to eat longer than that. This is a great way to keep roasted potatoes on hand for anytime you may have a craving for them.
Freezing roasted potatoes is a simple and easy task. Be sure to place them in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag once they have been cooled to room temperature before placing them in the freezer.
Thawing Frozen Roasted Potatoes To Be Reheated Immediately
Decided to freeze your roasted potatoes for safekeeping and now you’re ready to chow down? Frozen roasted potatoes can be thawed in the microwave, submerged in cold water, or in the refrigerator.
If you are looking to eat your roasted potatoes immediately after thawing, the microwave or submerging in cold water are great ways to get them ready to be reheated. Simply follow the instructions for reheating in the microwave above to also thaw them in the microwave.
Submerging roasted potatoes in cold water is another safe and easy way to thaw them and prepare them to be reheated. To do so:
- Place the frozen roasted potatoes in a resealable, airtight plastic bag.
- Fill a large bowl or water basin with cold water deep enough to fully submerge the potatoes.
- Cover the bag of potatoes completely with water, changing the water every thirty minutes until thawed.
Thawing Frozen Roasted Potatoes To Be Reheated Later
Plan on thawing potatoes to be reheated later that day or in a few days? Then defrosting in the refrigerator is the safest way to do so. This method eliminates the possibility of picking up bacteria during the thawing process and keeps them ready to be reheated for longer periods of time.
Thawing frozen roasted potatoes in the refrigerator is a simple and easy way to prepare them to be reheated and enjoyed. Simply place your desired amount of roasted potatoes in a sealed container.
Allow the potatoes to defrost for a minimum of twelve hours. Once they have been defrosted, they are safe to keep stored in your refrigerator for up to four days before reheating. The same methods can be used to reheat latkes.
In Conclusion
Roasted potatoes are very easy to reheat. With such a wide variety of options, there is a method for everyone no matter the time or energy on their hands to dedicate to this process.
While the oven or toaster oven is usually preferred, air frying is another great way to reheat some tasty, melt in your mouth potatoes. This is also a fun new thing to try out in your well loved air fryer. I mean, who doesn’t want one of those things?!
If none of these methods will work for the amount of time you have on your hands, the microwave is always a safe option. Just be sure to follow instructions to keep your roasted potatoes in tip top shape and prevent them from drying out or overcooking.
When storing roasted potatoes to be saved for later, it is best to decide between the refrigerator or freezer based on how far in the future you plan to prepare them again. Both methods are safe and take very little time to do.
Reheating roasted potatoes is an easy way to add an extra dish to your family dinner!
