How to Reheat In-N-Out Burger

In-N-Out Burger is undeniably delicious when it’s fresh. However, if you find yourself needing to reheat an In-N-Out burger and fries, all is not lost. Here, we’ll delve into several methods to reheat In-N-Out Burger to preserve the best flavor and texture, ranging from the meticulous to the quick and easy. Additionally, we’ll guide you on the optimal way to custom order In-N-Out Burger and fries to prepare for enjoying later on.

Best Ways to Reheat an In-N-Out Burger

Oven or Toaster Oven

Reheating Whole Burger

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Wrap the burger in aluminum foil.
3. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

Reheating Burger Patty

1. Preheat oven or toaster oven to 350°F.
2. Bake for 7-10 minutes or until heated through.
3. If adding cheese, do so in the last 1 to 2 minutes of cook time.
4. Reassemble with condiments.

Air Fryer

Reheating Whole Burger

1. Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
2. Wrap the burger in aluminum foil.
3. Bake for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.

Reheating Burger Patty

1. Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
2. Bake for 2-4 minutes or until heated through.
3. If adding cheese, do so in the last 1 to 2 minutes of cook time.
4. Reassemble with condiments.

Skillet or Griddle

Reheating Burger Patty

1. Preheat the surface to medium-high and add a dollop of butter or a drizzle of oil.
2. Lay the burger on the heated surface and cook for a few minutes on each side. Add any cheese once flipped and cook until heated through and the cheese has melted.
3. Reassemble with condiments.

Grill

Reheating Burger Patty

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high and carefully position the burger on the grates.
2. Grill for a few minutes on each side. Add any cheese once flipped and cook until heated through and the cheese has melted.
3. Reassemble with condiments.

Microwave

While microwaving an In-N-Out Burger may not yield optimal flavor and texture, if you’re pressed for time or don’t have access to the alternatives mentioned above, microwaving can be a convenient option.

Reheating Whole Burger

1. Optionally, remove any condiments like lettuce, tomato, or onions before microwaving the burger.
2. Keep the burger in the wrapper and then wrap the burger in a damp paper towel prior to microwaving.
3. Heat on high for 30-second intervals until heated through.

Reheating Tips

1. Remove the cold elements before reheating and then reassemble your burger after reheating. This will help prevent the bun from getting soggy or wilting the vegetables.
2. Keep the bun and patty separate during storage to prevent sogginess by wrapping each element separately in foil or plastic wrap.
3. Avoid overcooking the burger while reheating, as this can lead to dryness.
4. Consider removing the lettuce and tomato and using your own fresh lettuce and tomato.
5. Allowing the burger patty to sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes prior to reheating can promote more even reheating, preventing cold spots in the middle and avoiding overcooking the edges of the patty, ultimately ensuring that the center is heated sufficiently.
6. Reheating individual elements will yield the best flavor and texture. Toast the bun, reheat the patty and reassemble your burger after reheating.

Preparing Ahead to Reheat an In-N-Out Burger

If you know in advance that you’ll be reheating your burger, it’s beneficial to order the burger with the cold and warm elements separate. Here is how:

1. Request a plain burger with a no toast bun and patty, with or without cheese.
2. Optionally, ask for cold cheese on the side and add it on top of the burger while reheating.
3. Order the lettuce, tomato, onion, sauce, and any extra condiments on the side at no additional cost.
4. Reheat the burger and any cheese using the methods above.
5. Toast the bun separately using an oven, toaster, grill or in a pan.
6. Assemble the burger with the cold elements once heated.

If you plan to reheat fries, opt for ordering them cooked very light (which is indeed an option at In-N-Out). This ensures that when you reheat them, they won’t end up overcooked, giving you the flexibility to bake them to your desired level of crispiness.

While it requires a bit of extra effort, this approach is the best way to achieve a perfectly reheated In-N-Out Burger.

Best Ways to Reheat In-N-Out Fries

There are two quick and easy methods to reheating In-N-Out fries and a microwave is not one of them. Please do resist the urge to microwave your fries, unless you enjoy them turning soggy. However, if your fries are recently ordered and still warm, a 5 – 10 second microwave burst is a nice way to quickly return them to a right out of the fryer temperature.

Reheat Fries Oven

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Spread fries out on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer, do not overcrowd.
3. Heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through.

Reheat Fries Air Fryer

1. Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
2. Spread fries in an air fryer basket in single layer, do not overcrowd.
3. Heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through.

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Monique McArthur

Monique McArthur is a mother of two, writer, and creator of delicious recipes. In her spare time she enjoys exploring all that Orange County has to offer, traveling, shopping, running with her dogs and spending time with family.