How to Reheat Pizza in the Toaster Oven

There is no easier way to reheat leftover pizza than in the toaster oven. In just a few minutes you can enjoy hot & cheesy pizza leftovers. When warming up slices of leftover pizza this way, they will taste just as good as when they were fresh from the pizza place or oven.

So order extra next time & enjoy reheated pizza from the toaster oven any time of day. We like to enjoy them reheated for snacks, lunch, or dinner the next day. We admit, we love cold pizza for breakfast, but sometimes we cannot resist and even heat it up this way.

As the kids get older, they tend to eat a lot lately and I am trying to teach them to cook. So I recently bought a Breville Smart Oven that is a toaster oven & air fryer in one. It is amazing and the kids can use it with ease. If you want to buy one less expensive, try one of my top picks for toaster ovens that cost less than $100.

Warming food up is an easy way to "learn to cook". So reheating pizza in the regular or convection toaster oven is so fast and easy, that big kids can do it themselves. They also love making baked potatoes in the toaster oven. Now, what parent doesn't love that?

Jump to:

• Why This is so Easy?
• What Kind of Pizza can Go in a Toaster Oven?
• Instructions
• Time & Temperature
• Storing Tips & Tricks
• What to Do with Leftover Pizza?
• FAQ
• How to Reheat Pizza in the Toaster Oven

Why This is so Easy?

This is the best way to heat thin crust, deep dish pizza, or homemade pizza in a countertop or home kitchen toaster oven. We have done this many times after we make pizza with the kids in our pizza oven. We work hard making homemade dough in our mixer for making pizza dough. So we want to make sure we don't dry out that yummy dough when reheating it.

What I love about reheating pizza in the toaster oven vs the regular oven are all the pros. Here is why warming up slices or whole pizzas in the toaster oven vs the oven is better:

• No need to turn on the big oven when only reheating one or a few slices
• Toaster ovens with timers will automatically shut off. No more overcooked or burnt pizza - really helpful for kids.
• Many toaster ovens are big enough to reheat a medium-sized pizza!
• Warm up pizza wherever you don't have an oven - dorm rooms, office lunch rooms, RVs, & tiny homes.

What Kind of Pizza can Go in a Toaster Oven?

When reheating pizza, the only ingredient needed is that yummy leftover pizza pie that you want to enjoy. This recipe for warming up pizza slices in the toaster oven works for any toppings. So go for it and enjoy a piping hot slice in just minutes.

The times and temperatures shared in this recipe work for your average thin-crust pizza. I have done this for New York-style pizza, artisan wood-fired, and regular chain-store pizza. To warm up leftover pizza, keep in mind the thickness of your pizza dough. The time and temperature can be adjusted for deep-dish Chicago-style pizza too, see below for that variation.

Instructions

It is very easy to warm up slices of pizza in your toaster oven. There is no need for a pizza pan or special tray but you can use one. You can place the slices directly on the rack. I have a toaster oven/ air fryer combo; therefore, I place my slices on the tray.

You can reheat one or several slices at once, it is all about the size of your model. I have a big model and can warm up about 5-6 slices in a single layer at once. I can even get a 10" whole pizza on a tray.

Time & Temperature

For any leftover pizza, the toaster oven should be preheated to a temperature that varies between 350° - 375°. The pizza will reheat in 2-10 minutes, depending on how thick the pizza is. Thin New York-style takes 2-3 minutes for example. While Chicago-style may take up to 10 minutes.

I recommend preheating the toaster oven before adding the pizza. I also set it for the minutes needed to warm it up. My smart oven has a reheat function but most toaster ovens do not. So set the toaster oven to BAKE and add the time (if you have a timer option) to the minutes needed. See the list below for recommended cooking times.

How Many Minutes to Reheat Pizza Slices?

Below is a guide to the best times and temperatures based on what type of pizza you are reheating. Here is everything you need to know about warming up leftover pizza in your toaster oven. Preheat on bake & set the timer.

Feel free to adjust if you like your pizza crispier or if you like it just barely warm. I am team crispy & sometimes preheat to 400°!

• THIN CRUST (NY style, artisan, flatbread) - 375° for 2-3 minutes.
• REGULAR CRUST (most chain restaurant pizza) - 350° for 5 minutes.
• DEEP DISH PIZZA (Chicago or Sicilian style) - 350° for 8-10 minutes

NOTE: All times are for the bake mode in a regular toaster oven. If you want to reheat pizza in a convection toaster oven, it will cook faster. I recommend preheating 25° lower if reheating in convection mode. The time may be 1-2 minutes less for medium & deep-dish pizza.

Hint: for very thin pizza, do not walk away. The pizza will cook fast so watch it and once the cheese starts to bubble, turn off the air fryer. It really is so fast.

Reheating a Whole Pizza

If you have a large toaster oven, you can reheat a whole pizza. Many models will fit a small or medium-sized pizza. You can warm it up in the toaster oven easily. See the time & temperature information below as a guide.

• THIN CRUST (NY style, artisan, flatbread) - 350° for 4-6 minutes.
• REGULAR CRUST (most chain restaurant pizza) - 350° for 8-10 minutes.
• DEEP DISH PIZZA (Chicago or Sicilian style) - 350° for 12-15 minutes

All times are estimates since every pizza size, thickness, & toppings will vary. That will result in different times when reheating at 350°.

Storing Tips & Tricks

Leftover pizza stores well. To easily keep leftovers fresh, wrap slices once cool. I recommend placing them in an air-tight container or Ziploc bag. You can stack the slices once cooled. Properly stored leftover pizza is good for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

For freezing, I like to store pizza slices wrapped individually in plastic wrap. Then place them in a Ziploc freezer bag and seal them. Frozen leftover pizza is good for up to 30 days. When I want a slice, I just remove it from the package and let defrost in the refrigerator overnight.

What to Do with Leftover Pizza?

If you find you have a lot of leftovers, you may want to try something new. Instead of just warming it up and eating it as is, here are the best ideas for what to do with leftover pizza.

• New Toppings - add additional or more cheese for a different taste.
• Add a Drizzle - after reheating add a drizzle of a fun condiment or sauce like Hot Honey, balsamic vinegar, pesto, or ranch dressing.
• Pizza Dippers - cut it into strips or squares & serve with marinara, ranch, or another dip for a fun appetizer or snack.
• Breakfast - reheat and add a fried egg on top.
• Sandwich - layer your favorite sandwich fixings between two slices of pizza; salami, provolone, ham, fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes! Yum

FAQ

Here are the most common questions asked when storing & reheating leftover pizza.