The Best Way to Reheat Pizza: A Complete Guide
Disclaimer: if you’re in the group of pizza lovers that likes cold pizza, then this blog is definitely not for you. No offense to you and your tastes—from us—but we’re writing for the rest of us who crave that crunchy crust and melty cheese without having to endure a sad, dry-out or rubbery slice.
Reheating pizza should be easy, right? But man, the internet is loaded with all these people claiming they’ve got the “best methods,” and they go from super pricey to just plain weird. Today, we’re finally gonna sort this out. We tried every popular way so you don’t have to, and you might be surprised by what we found. Let’s dive in!
The Great Pizza Reheating Experiment
1. The Pacuzzi Method (Perfection Achieved)
How it works: Using a standard skillet with lid, just press the Pacuzzi on your cold pan, add 1.5 ounces of water, turn your stove on to medium, wait for the water to boil (~2 minutes), cover with a lid and let Pacuzzi work its magic. With Pacuzzi’s patented technology, you get the best of both worlds – crust crispiness and cheese that’s totally melted without dehydrating the toppings. Pacuzzi is also non-toxic and made of 100% plastic free platinum food grade silicone.
Pros:
- Since Pacuzzi can contain the water in it’s clever little suction cup containment area this generates the perfect amount of consistent steam, preventing the cheese from turning rubbery and the ability to heat up continuously for up to 15 minutes before having to add more water.
- The skillet’s surface ensures the bottom remains crisp, mimicking the texture of a freshly baked pizza.
- See it in Action
Cons: None, unless perfection is a con.
Rating: 10/10 – The only way to reheat pizza and actually restore its original texture and flavor.
2. The Oven (You Gotta Be Patient)
How it works: Preheat oven to 375°F (15 minutes), place pizza directly on rack or baking sheet, and bake for 8-10 minutes. Total time ~25 minutes!!
Pros: Even reheating and crispy crust.
Cons: Preheats forever and dries out the cheese unless you wrap it in foil (so you get a steamed crust rather than crispy).
Rating: 6/10 – Decent, but inconvenient.
3. The Air Fryer (The Trendy Gimmick)
How it works: Just toss your slice in the air fryer at 350°F for roughly 4 minutes.
Pros: Crispy crust, melts cheese evenly.
Cons: Excessive for a plain pizza slice, takes up counter space, and some air fryers feature non-stick coatings that release toxic chemicals at high heat.
Rating: 5/10 – It’s neat if you already own one, but not really worth purchasing for that in itself.
4. The Skillet with Water or an Ice Cube (The Internet Hack)
How it works: Heat a slice in a covered skillet over medium heat with a few drops of water or an ice cube to create steam.
Pros: The steam prevents the cheese from drying up, and the skillet crisps the crust beautifully.
Cons: It’s messy, requires precise timing, and variable results as too much steam can soften the crust or make your pizza soggy depending on the size of the ice cube or amount of water added.
Rating: 7/10 – Closer to perfection but not quite.
5. The Microwave (a.k.a. The Pizza Ruiner)
How it works: Place your pizza on a plate, microwave for 30 seconds to a minute, and pray to the pizza gods.
Pros: Quick and simple.
Cons: The crust turns into a soggy, chewy mess and the cheese melts all hot and into lava. It’s better with a cup of water in the microwave, but it still doesn’t take away the total crime against good pizza.
Rating: 2/10 – Only worthwhile if you’re absolutely desperate.
Final Verdict
After testing all the alternatives, it’s clear that most fail on either quality or usability. With Pacuzzi, however, you get both worlds: crunchy crust, gooey cheese, and convenience in one package. It’s about as close to just-out-of-the-oven pizza as you’re going to find without firing up a fresh pie from the raw ingredients.
If you just love pizza, skip the microwave, ignore all that air fryer hype, and warm it up right with Pacuzzi.
You, want to hear the optimal method of reheating pizza? Pacuzzi’s got your back.
If you’re serious about pizza, ditch the microwave, forget the air fryer hype, and experience reheating perfection with Pacuzzi.
Looking for the best way to reheat pizza? Pacuzzi is the answer.
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