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How to Reheat Pancakes: 5 Best Methods (Tested & Ranked for 2026)

How to Reheat Pancakes (5 Ways)

5 from 4 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 11 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings

Description

The 5 best ways to reheat pancakes — toaster, air fryer, oven, skillet, microwave. Step-by-step times for fridge & frozen.

Ingredients 

  • Leftover pancakes, refrigerated or frozen
  • 1 tbsp butter or oil spray, optional
  • Damp paper towel, for microwave only

Instructions

  • Toaster — Toast on medium setting for 60–90 seconds (add 30 sec if frozen).
  • Air Fryer — Preheat to 350°F. Single layer. 3 min refrigerated, 5–6 min frozen.
  • Oven — Preheat to 350°F. Single layer on foil-lined sheet, cover with foil. 5–7 min refrigerated, 8–12 min frozen.
  • Skillet — Low heat with 1 tsp butter. 1–2 min per side. Start frozen pancakes in a cold pan.
  • Microwave — Cover with damp paper towel. 15–20 sec per pancake. Eat immediately.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Notes

Storage: Refrigerator up to 5 days; freezer up to 2 months. Separate pancakes with parchment paper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 5g