Re-heating chips

Hypnodisc · 25/05/14 - 05:58

For some reason last night I ended up with way too many chips with my takeaway.

Not knowing what to do I bunged them in the freezer. Can these be defrosted and reheated successfully?

I'll only get one shot at it realistically, so should I try heating them in the microwave or the oven?

JustinThePub · 25/05/14 - 11:39

I would think the bin is the best place. If you'd cooked them yourself they would possibly be ok but I wouldn't risk it with takeaway ones. They've probably been reheated already.

queenshaks · 25/05/14 - 11:44

It will just dry out, you'll be left with a nasty, dry shell of a chip.

Bin!

Barbra · 25/05/14 - 12:11

or add them to a curry. not if vinegar has been sprinkled on them.

BlueEyedMrsP · 25/05/14 - 12:43

I've never found a way to reheat chips that make them taste nice.

shaggy_x · 25/05/14 - 12:54

home made chips are quite tasty reheated.

I wouldnt have put the takeaway ones in the freezer - just the fridge and heat them up the next day - they will taste very dry though.

gomezz · 25/05/14 - 13:09

Put them in fridge then microwave for two minutes the next day. Lashings of mayo or your sauce of choice and they taste fine.

Isambard Brunel · 25/05/14 - 13:19

I like re-heated chips. They're dryer and have an extra flavour to them.

I wouldn't want to eat them all the time though. But they're a nice treat the morning after you've made them. I never leave them longer than that, so I just leave them on a tray in the oven rather than refrigerate them. I tend to eat chips more in the cold months, and the oven keeps the dust out.

I also like fried potatoes, made from surplus boiled potatoes the day before.

c4rv · 25/05/14 - 13:49

either use for a curry or re-fry briefly at a high temp.

cbe21ok · 25/05/14 - 15:02

I tried reheating chippy chips a couple of times and they tasted not too good. I am into those Aunt Bessie Homestyle oven chips at the minute, also the M&S fries are pretty good.

Barbra · 25/05/14 - 15:21

I find the Tesco value oven chips taste good and easy to prepare in just 15 mins from frozen using a halogen oven. At just 82p for a 1.5kg bag, I haven't been to the chippies since.

Tony Tiger · 25/05/14 - 15:44

If you've no fryer, just zap them in a microwave on half power for 90-120 secs then pop under the grill to take away any sogginess (or in the oven if preferred).

[Deleted User] · 25/05/14 - 15:52

I only ever reheat home made chips. Basically, refry them for a bit next day. Never freeze them.

All other types (fries etc) go in the bin if not consumed

ChoccyCarole · 25/05/14 - 16:02

I've put my bag of uneaten chips into the fridge overnight
then the next day I have popped them all into a heated dry fry pan and jiggled them about till they are hot enough
I like them ~with some houmous & salad cream or maybe some tomato sauce
With grated cheese on top
and or baked beans and an egg ~
A bit of side salad always goes down well with some red onion and grated cheese

[Deleted User] · 25/05/14 - 17:30

gomezz wrote: »

Put them in fridge then microwave for two minutes the next day. Lashings of mayo or your sauce of choice and they taste fine.

i did this yesterday for my lunch with Friday's chippy chips..reheated them in microwave and they were even more tastier too

[Deleted User] · 25/05/14 - 17:32

ChoccyCarole wrote: »

I've put my bag of uneaten chips into the fridge overnight
then the next day I have popped them all into a heated dry fry pan and jiggled them about till they are hot enough
I like them ~with some houmous & salad cream or maybe some tomato sauce
With grated cheese on top
and or baked beans and an egg ~
A bit of side salad always goes down well with some red onion and grated cheese

aww i love your posts

you like to try different stuff in your ''menus'' ..i like reading them

ChoccyCarole · 25/05/14 - 21:06

Orangemaid wrote: »

aww i love your posts you like to try different stuff in your ''menus'' ..i like reading them

aww thank you Orangemaid x:)x
.... Glad you enjoy them

alternate · 29/05/14 - 23:45

kmusgrave wrote: »

I would think the bin is the best place. If you'd cooked them yourself they would possibly be ok but I wouldn't risk it with takeaway ones. They've probably been reheated already.

You would not risk it? I bet they will taste vile but I am curious what you think the dangers of reheating potato is?

[Deleted User] · 18/10/14 - 18:14

i had chippy fish n chips last night..had them fresh last night but halved them again..Had other half tonight..Took them out of fridge reheated them in microwave for 3 mins, then bunged them under hot grill , turned them once..Oohh nice and crispy, both the fish and chips were yummy..You can see them sizzle under the grill.

[Deleted User] · 19/10/14 - 01:25

Orangemaid wrote: »

You can see them sizzle under the grill.

Thats what grills do generally

stv viewer · 19/10/14 - 01:45

Putting the chips in the frying pan works

[Deleted User] · 19/10/14 - 13:09

The Cricketer wrote: »

Thats what grills do generally

You don't say !! ( rolleyes) ^_^

Vast_Girth · 20/10/14 - 13:49

Don't bin them! They will be fine. They are never going to taste as good as when they were fresh though.

Microwace - Too soggy
Deep fry - Too crispy

Never tried the grill method tough, but i imagine that would be even crispier than the fryer.

Still big blob of ketchup and mayo and your good to go whatever

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