If you've ever wondered how to reheat Taco Bell leftovers, you're in the right place! This comprehensive guide gives you full and complete instructions on the best way to the easiest way and everything in between!
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Taco Bell is enjoyed by a broad and diverse group of people. They include busy families who don't have time in the evenings, hungry college students living on a budget, and individuals having a late-night snack after a fun night out.
But what do all of these people have in common? It's that they went to Taco Bell to get something that is quick, affordable, and effortless. Let's not sugarcoat it. A Taco Bell meal may be delicious and perhaps one of the most satisfying foods at certain times, however this meal is often purchased solely out of convenience.
Now I don't think it's lazy, I actually think it's efficient. I only bring this up because it comes into question when thinking about how to reheat those Taco Bell leftovers.
Taco Bell leftovers can be an absolute treat and come in clutch for any meal over the next day or two. That cheesy bean burrito can easily become the best breakfast you've ever had. But how do you reheat that burrito or Mexican pizza to get the same great taste you had the night before? That solely depends on how much effort you feel like putting in.
Here are a couple different reheating methods on a few of the Taco Bell menu items.
How to Reheat Taco Bell Soft Tacos
Best Results: On The Stove (Most Effort)
If you're looking to impress your family, friends, or even a date with top tier chef-quality reheating of some Taco Bell, then this is the best method is for you.
Things You Will Need:
- 2 Stove Top Pans
- 1 Silicon or Wooden Spatula
- 2 Bowls
- 1 Spoon
What To Do:
(Prep)
- Start by placing the packaged taco on the countertop next to the bowl and spoon. Then place the two pans on the stove next to each other and turn on the burners to medium heat.
- Unwrap the packaging around the taco and flatten it out, then unfold the taco on top of it.
- Take the spoon and scoop out the fresh ingredients you wish to keep cold and place them in one of the bowls and store in the fridge. These ingredients include vegetables if there are any, and specifically the sour cream. You'll want to keep the sour cream cold because the temperature difference within the bite creates an exciting mouth feel.
- Next, scoop out the ingredients you want heated and place them in the second bowl. Move that bowl to the side of the stove.
(Cook)
- In one frying pan, drop in the ingredients that you want heated and stir around with a wooden spatula. You want to displace the ingredients enough so that they heat evenly.
- In the other pan, take your taco shells and lay them down inside. If you have multiple, avoid stacking and spread them out as much as possible. If they all don't fit, then reheat them individually one by one.
- Once the taco shells are warm and a little firm, remove from the heat by scooping them up with the wooden spatula and put them back on the packaging or a clean plate. It helps if you move the packaging closer to the stove for this step. But if you can't, just make sure you're careful not to drop your tortilla.
- Once the taco meat and other ingredients are fully heated, use that same wooden spatula to scoop them out and place back in the bowl. Take that bowl to the taco shells and start laying the hot main ingredients in a straight line on the warm soft shells.
- Finally, grab the bowl that has the sour cream and cold ingredients and line those on top. Refold and enjoy your gourmet tacos!
How to Reheat Taco Bell Soft Tacos in the Oven
Reheating leftover tacos using the oven method is great way to make it taste good without putting in maximum effort!
Things You Will Need:
- Oven or Toaster Oven
- Oven Mitts or Cloth Towel
- Baking Sheet or Oven-Safe Dish
- Aluminum Foil
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Spoon
What To Do:
- Grab your bowl, spoon, and cold Taco Bell tacos and place them on the countertop. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Unfold your tacos over the packaging and scoop out the sour cream and vegetables (if any) into the bowl with the spoon. Place that bowl in the fridge. Fold the tacos back up.
- Lay out a square of aluminum foil, place one folded taco in the middle and then fold the aluminum foil over the taco. Repeat if you have multiple tacos.
- Place the aluminum foil wrapped tacos on the baking sheet and put it in the oven for 5-10 minutes for one taco, 10-15 minutes for multiple.
- Using oven mitts or a cloth towel, safely pull out the baking sheet from the oven and place on the stove.
- Open the aluminum foil but be careful because it will be a little hot, and steam will come out from the inside.
- Grab the sour cream bowl from the fridge and spoon it back into the taco. And enjoy!
How to Reheat Taco Bell Soft Tacos in the Microwave
The microwave is the easiest method for reheating tacos. Just a few simple steps and 1-2 minutes is all you need to be enjoying your delicious leftover Taco Bell food.
Things You Will Need:
- Microwave Oven
- Microwave-safe Plate
- Damp Paper Towel
What To Do:
- Unwrap your taco from the packaging and put it in a microwave-safe dish. Cover the taco with a wet paper towel.
- Put it in the microwave and turn it on for 30-45 seconds.
- Uncover the paper towel from the taco and check the internal temperature. If it's hot enough, then enjoy!
How to Reheat Tacos in the Air Fryer
Similar to the oven method, the air fryer is a great option for reheating fast food in an easy way and still getting excellent results.
Things You Will Need:
- Air Fryer
- Oven Mitts or Cloth Towel
- Aluminum Foil
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Spoon
What To Do:
- Grab your bowl, spoon, and cold Taco Bell tacos and place them on the countertop. Preheat the air fryer.
- Unfold your tacos over the packaging and scoop out the cold items into the bowl with the spoon. Place that bowl in the fridge. Fold the taco back up.
- Lay out a square of aluminum foil, place one folded taco in the middle and then fold the aluminum foil over the taco. Repeat if you have multiple tacos.
- Place the aluminum foil wrapped tacos in the air fryer basket and heat for 5-10 minutes for one taco, 10-15 minutes for multiple.
- Using oven mitts or a cloth towel, safely pull out the wrapped taco from the air fryer once it's done.
- Open the aluminum foil but be careful because it will be a little hot, and steam will come out from the inside.
- Grab the sour cream bowl from the fridge and spoon it back on the taco. And enjoy!
How to Reheat Taco Bell Burritos
Best Results: On The Stove (Most Effort)
This is the best option for making your leftover Taco Bell burritos the best they can be!
Things You Will Need:
- 2 Stove Top Pans
- 1 Silicon or Wooden Spatula
- 2 Bowls
- 1 Spoon
What To Do:
(Prep)
- Start by placing the packaged burrito on the countertop next to the bowl and spoon. Then place the two pans on the stove next to each other and turn on the burners to medium heat.
- Unwrap the packaging around the burrito and flatten it out, then unfold the burrito on top of it.
- Take the spoon and scoop out the cold items you wish to keep out and place them in one of the bowls and store in the fridge. These ingredients include vegetables if there are any, and specifically the sour cream. You'll want to keep the sour cream cold because the temperature difference within the bite creates an exciting mouth feel.
- Next, scoop out the ingredients you want heated and place them in the second bowl. Move that bowl to the side of the stove.
(Cook)
- In one frying pan, drop in the ingredients that you want heated and stir around with a wooden spatula. You want to displace the ingredients enough so that they heat evenly.
- In the other pan, take your tortilla and lay it down inside.
- Once the tortilla is warm and a little firm, remove from the heat by scooping it up with the wooden spatula and put it back on the packaging or a clean plate. It helps if you move the packaging closer to the stove for this step. But if you can't, just make sure you're careful not to drop your tortilla.
- Once the other ingredients are fully heated, use that same wooden spatula to scoop them out and place back in the bowl. Take that bowl to the tortilla and start pouring in the hot main ingredients.
- Finally, grab the bowl that has the sour cream and cold ingredients and line those on top. Refold your burrito by starting with folding over one whole side, then tuck in the ends, then finish rolling to the other side.
How to Reheat Taco Bell Burritos in the Oven
Reheating leftover tacos using the oven method is great way to make it taste good without putting in maximum effort!
Things You Will Need:
- Oven or Toaster Oven
- Oven Mitts or Cloth Towel
- Baking Sheet or Oven-Safe Dish
- Aluminum Foil
- 1 Bowl (optional)
- 1 Spoon (optional)
What To Do:
- Grab your bowl, spoon, and cold Taco Bell burrito and place it on the countertop. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- (Optional) Unfold your burrito over the packaging and scoop out the sour cream and vegetables (if any) into the bowl with the spoon. Place that bowl in the fridge. Fold the burrito back up.
- Lay out a square of aluminum foil, place the burrito in the middle and then fold the aluminum foil over it.
- Place the aluminum foil wrapped burrito on the baking sheet and put it in the oven for 10-15 minutes.
- Using oven mitts or a cloth towel, safely pull out the baking sheet from the oven and place on the stove.
- Open the aluminum foil but be careful because it will be a little hot, and steam will come out from the inside.
- (Optional) Grab the sour cream bowl from the fridge and spoon it back into the burrito. And enjoy!
How to Reheat Taco Bell Burritos in the Microwave
The microwave is the easiest method for reheating burritos. Just a few simple steps and 1-2 minutes is all you need to be enjoying your delicious leftover Taco Bell food.
Things You Will Need:
- Microwave Oven
- Microwave-safe Plate
- Damp Paper Towel
What To Do:
- Unwrap your burrito from the packaging and put it in a microwave-safe dish. Cover it with a wet paper towel.
- Put it in the microwave and turn it on for 30-45 seconds.
- Uncover the paper towel from the burrito and check the internal temperature by cutting it in half. If it's not hot enough, put back in for an additional 30-45 seconds. And enjoy!
How to Reheat Burritos in Air Fryer
Similar to the oven method, the air fryer is a great option for reheating fast food in an easy way and still getting excellent results.
Things You Will Need:
- Air Fryer
- Oven Mitts or Cloth Towel
- Aluminum Foil
- 1 Bowl (optional)
- 1 Spoon (optional)
What To Do:
- Grab your bowl, spoon, and cold Taco Bell tacos and place them on the countertop. Preheat the air fryer.
- (Optional) Unfold your burrito over the packaging and scoop out the cold items into the bowl with the spoon. Place that bowl in the fridge. Fold the burrito back up.
- Lay out a square of aluminum foil, place the burrito in the middle and then fold the aluminum foil over the it.
- Place the aluminum foil wrapped burrito in the air fryer basket and heat for 10 minutes.
- Using oven mitts or a cloth towel, safely pull out the wrapped burrito from the air fryer once it's done.
- Open the aluminum foil but be careful because it will be a little hot, and steam will come out from the inside.
- (Optional) Grab the sour cream bowl from the fridge and spoon it back into the burrito. And enjoy!
The Best Way to Reheat Taco Bell Tacos and Burritos
Best Ways to Reheat Taco Bell Leftovers
These are all of the best and easiest ways to reheat your Taco Bell tacos and burritos.
Equipment
- 2 Stove Top Pans
- 1 Silicon or Wooden Spatula
- 2 Bowls
- 1 Spoon
Ingredients
- Taco Bell burrito
Instructions
Prep
- Start by placing the packaged burrito on the countertop next to the bowl and spoon. Then place the two pans on the stove next to each other and turn on the burners to medium heat.
- Unwrap the packaging around the burrito and flatten it out, then unfold the burrito on top of it.
- Take the spoon and scoop out the cold items you wish to keep out and place them in one of the bowls and store in the fridge. These ingredients include vegetables if there are any, and specifically the sour cream. You'll want to keep the sour cream cold because the temperature difference within the bite creates an exciting mouth feel.
- Next, scoop out the ingredients you want heated and place them in the second bowl. Move that bowl to the side of the stove.
Cook
- In one frying pan, drop in the ingredients that you want heated and stir around with a wooden spatula. You want to displace the ingredients enough so that they heat evenly.
- In the other pan, take your tortilla and lay it down inside.
- Once the tortilla is warm and a little firm, remove from the heat by scooping it up with the wooden spatula and put it back on the packaging or a clean plate. It helps if you move the packaging closer to the stove for this step. But if you can't, just make sure you're careful not to drop your tortilla.
- Once the other ingredients are fully heated, use that same wooden spatula to scoop them out and place back in the bowl. Take that bowl to the tortilla and start pouring in the hot main ingredients.
- Once the other ingredients are fully heated, use that same wooden spatula to scoop them out and place back in the bowl. Take that bowl to the tortilla and start pouring in the hot main ingredients.
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