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half a chipotle burrito

How to Reheat a Burrito

Tami McBride
Have a leftover burrito? Learn how to reheat a burrito the best way using what you have. Find the best method for heating one burrito or lots of burritos at
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • leftover burrito

Instructions
 

Reheat in Microwave

  • REMOVE any wrappers from the burrito (foil, paper, etc.). Optional: Unwrap the burrito and remove any cold fillings (sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, lettuce). Rewrap the burrito.
  • WET a paper towel with water and ring it out. It should be damp, but not soaking or dripping.
  • WRAP the damp paper towel around the burrito. The whole burrito, especially the open area where the filling shows, should be completely covered in the damp paper towel.
  • PLACE the burrito on a microwave-safe dish.
  • MICROWAVE on high power. Start with 30 seconds for small burritos and 45 seconds for large burritos.
  • FLIP the burrito over and microwave on high power for 15 to 20 seconds more.
  • CHECK the internal temperature of the burrito. Continue warming in 15 to 20 second intervals until it is warm to your satisfaction.
  • REMOVE the microwave-safe plate and take the paper towel off the burrito. Be careful not to burn your fingers.
  • REPLACE any cold ingredients you took out. Enjoy.

Reheat in the Oven

  • PRE-HEAT the oven to 250° F.
  • REMOVE any wrappers from the burrito (foil, paper, etc.). Optional: Unwrap the burrito and remove any cold fillings (sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, lettuce). Rewrap the burrito.
  • LOOSELY WRAP the burrito in light aluminum foil. Make sure the exposed part of the burrito is completely covered. Place the wrapped burrito on a cookie sheet or another oven-safe pan.
  • HEAT in the oven for approximately 30-45 minutes, or until hot.
  • REMOVE the burrito from the oven and replace any cold ingredients you took out. Supplement extra cold fillings if you want.

Reheat in Toaster Oven

  • PREHEAT the toaster oven to 400° F.
  • MEASURE out two pieces of aluminum foil large enough to fit the
    unfolded tortilla. One will go on the bottom. The other will be on top
    of the burrito.
  • UNFOLD the cold burrito and lay it flat on a single layer of aluminum foil. The flour tortilla touches the tin foil, and the filling is facing up. Optional: Remove any cold fillings (sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, lettuce).
  • TOP the opened tortilla loosely with the second piece of foil. Now the top and bottom of the open burrito are sandwiched between the two pieces of aluminum foil.
  • CAREFULLY MOVE the open burrito to the toaster oven and cook for 8 to 12 minutes. Check to see if it is warm. Heat longer if necessary. The reheating time depends on how big the burrito is and the amount of filling.
  • REMOVE from the toaster oven when it has finished heating. Add the cold ingredients you took out. You can try to reroll the burrito if you want.

Reheat on Stove

  • PLACE a large skillet with a lid on the stove. Turn the stove on medium heat. Add ½ teaspoon of oil to the pan to prevent the tortilla from sticking.
  • UNFOLD the cold burrito and lay it, tortilla side down, onto the skillet. Optional: Remove any cold fillings (sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, lettuce).
  • SPREAD the filling out so it can cook evenly.
  • PLACE the lid on the skillet. This traps heat and moisture inside the pan.
  • COOK for 5 to 7 minutes. Slide the tortilla around at least once to prevent it from sticking to the pan.
  • REMOVE the burrito from the skillet when it is hot enough. Replace the cold ingredients. Add extra sour cream or other cold toppings, if desired.
  • REROLL it if you like. Warm tortillas are flexible, but toasty tortillas can
    be hard to roll. If the tortilla is toasted, eat the burrito like a
    tostada.

Reheat in Air Fryer

  • PREHEAT the air fryer to 325° F.
  • SPRITZ or brush the burrito with olive oil or coconut oil.
  • PLACE the leftover burrito in the air fryer basket. (Burrito is not frozen.)
    Do not stack burritos and leave some space between them.
  • AIR FRY for 5 minutes. Flip the burrito over and fry for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  • REMOVE the burritos and enjoy the perfect crisp.

Notes

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