The breakfast of champions is surely last night's leftover pizza. If you like it best cold β then say less! You're good to stop reading now.
But if you're looking for some conventionalβ¦or unconventionalβ¦ways to reheat your leftover pizza, then look no further.
Let's explore some ideas from the ordinary to the extraordinary! Skull rating applies π
1. Microwave with a glass of water
We've all seen this pizza hack now, right? Micro pizza slice on high for 30 secs with a cup of water.
Supposedly the water helps to keep the crust crispy. Some call it 'the perfect way to heat pizza'; we're here to knock this method off its doughy, pepperoni-encrusted throne! So read on, dear Mortalβ¦
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Score 3.6/5
2. Air fryer pizza
Chuck 2 to 3 slices in an air fryer at 180c for 4 mins.
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Score 4.2/5
3. Sideways Toaster Pizza
Turn your toaster on its side, and toast slices cheese side up. BEWARE crumbs!
WARNING: Fire risk. DO NOT leave it unattended.
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Score 2.8/5
4. Sandwich Press Pizza
You could even sandwich two slices together and make a Hell Pizza toastie!
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Score 4.2/5
5. Frying Pan Pizza
Fry in a non-stick frying pan with 2 tbsp water. Cover and heat on medium-high heat until water disappears β¨
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Score 3.6/5
6. Gas Stove-top
No pan? No worries.
WARNING: Fire risk. DO NOT leave it unattended.
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Result π Charred-to-perfection or burned-to-a-crisp, tomayto, tomahtoβ¦
Score 2.2/5
7. On A Lean Mean Grilling MachineΒ
Knock out reheating power!
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Score 3.4/5
8. Oven Reheated Pizza
Bake on the top shelf of a 200C oven for 10-15ish mins
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Score 3.8/5
9. Kettle Steamed Pizza
Ahh, the trusty kettle! Arguably the best appliance β hasn't it always been there for you? Hot drinks on a cold day, noodles when you're budgeting, cleaning your undies at a hotel (please don't).
All average stuff, right? Then we go and absolutely blow your mind with Kettle Steamed Pizza π€―
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Score 2.4/5
10. French Toast Pizza
Beat 1 egg in a bowl, then dip each slice (both sides) into the egg mixture. Fry on medium-high until not soggy! I highly recommend trying this with the Morning After Pizza.
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Score 3.8/5
11. SautΓ© In Garlic Butter
There isn't much food that butter won't make even better.
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Score 3.8/5
12. Hot Water
Enclose your slice(s) of pizza in an airtight food storage bag and run under hot water.
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Score 2.8/5
13. Hair Dryer
Maybe you got HELL instead of room service last night. Maybe you don't fancy the hotel's buffet breakfastβ¦if so, it's time to get resourceful!
Hair-dry your leftovers on the highest setting. Disclaimer: HELL cannot be held responsible for any check-out fees regarding blown-out hairdryers or fumes described as 'burned hair and 5-pepper pepperoni'.Β
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Score 3.2/5
14. Torch
Dust off your torch from the depths of your camping gear β it's time to shine. But shine is all it will do, I'm afraid. This method will highlight every beautiful free-range, perfectly spaced ingredient on your pizza, but warming it up at the same time is too much to ask, dear mortal.Β
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Score 2.6/5
15. Lamp
You can think of this method almost like a DIY pie warmer⦠that's probably a stretch!
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16. Deep-Fried Pizza
Deep-fried cheese, deep-fried ice cream, deep-fried pizza β is there anything a deep fryer can't do?
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Score 3.6/5Β
17. Sunny Dashboard Pizza
Little did you know when you bought your car, you were also getting a piece of solar-powered cookware! There is a key ingredient here β bright sunlight and lots of it.
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Score 3/5
18. Rice Cooker PizzaΒ
Place the pizza in the rice cooker with a few drops of water (away from the slice). Add lid and leave it to heat until the water evaporates.
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Score 3/5
19. Korean-style BBQ
Place the pizza on the Korean BBQ grill, and turn the flame on max. Heat for 2 mins on each side. Seoul yum!
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Score 3.4/5
20. Toast Over An Open Fire
Marshmallows are old news. Get with the times β everyone's toasting pizza slices now! Extra points for toasting slices of Dessert Pizza.
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Score 3/5
21. Candle
Thinking of a romantic night in with leftover pizza? Light some candles and put them (and your date) to work! This method provides optimal toasting control over each individual pepperoni on your Lust Pizza. It's a true test of dedication!
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Score 2.2/5
22. Clothes Dryer
Fresh linen? Pssht, wouldn't you prefer your laundry to smell like your favourite pizza?
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Score 2.4/5
23. Blow Torch Pizza BrΓ»lΓ©e
Danger, fun and flavour! A few of our favourite things.Β
30 secs a side would probably do the trickβthough we take absolutely no responsibility for anyone attempting to try this at home. TBH, you probably just lost your flat deposit by even considering it.
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Score 2.8/5
24. Steamer
We tried this out of curiosityβ¦Nice and hot, but very soggy.
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Score 2.4/5
25. Hanging On The Washing Line
Easy, breezy, but still cold pizza.
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Score 2.6/5
26. Hot Water Bottle
Β Hotties warm dem bones but pizza the day after? Not so much.
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Score 2.2/5
27. Fan heater
Have you forgotten the "heater metre rule"?
WARNING: Fire risk. DO NOT leave it unattended.
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Score 2.2/5
28. Overheating Mobile Phone
Put that overworked phone of yours to good use.
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Score 2.2/5
29. HΔngΔ«
A traditional hΔngΔ« (earth oven) is a centuries-old cooking method!
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Score 2.6/5
30. Geothermal Pool
Sure, it'll smell a little funky, but think about the memories and give it a go (so we don't have to).
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Score 2.2/5
31. Residual Hot Tub Heat
Indulge yourself.
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Score 2.2/5
32. Dishwasher Pizza
...PERFECT!? I mean, if it works for salmon π
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Score 2.6/5
33. Turn Your Pizza Box Into A Solar Oven
A little Science experiment for ya.
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Score 2.8/5
34. Magnifying Glass
Get up close and personal. Youβll be there a while.
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Score 2/5
35. Iron Pizza
It should work with pizza, right? Hmmm, better to spend your time ironing your underwear.
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36. DragonΒ π₯π
Point your dragon towards your pizza and utter the word "dracarys" (pronounced drah-KAH-ris), the High Valyrian word forΒ "dragon fire".
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Score 2.8/5
37. The Forehead Of Someone With COVID
Share love, share pizza, share a contagious disease π₯΄
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Score 1.6/5
38. Dog's Breath
We don't recommend this one. Though, your dog might be keen!
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39. Lava-baked Pizza
This'll put any standard oven to shame. Find a volcano near you!
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Score 2.8/5
How to Turn a Volcano Into an Oven
40. Hair Straightener
Ummmm yeahβ¦nah, donβt bother with this one.
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Score 2.4/5
41. Heart Defibrillator
Shockingly bad method of reheating β‘οΈ Find your nearest heart defibrillator https://aedlocations.co.nz/
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Score 1.8/5
42. Touching The Red And Blue Wire Together On The Pizza
We strongly recommend being supervised by a qualified electrician.
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Score 1.6/5
43. Electric Fence
Keep throwing it at an electric fence until the desired result is achieved (I suppose).
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Score 1.8/5
44. Waffle Iron Pizza
Reheat and mutilateβ¦two birds, one stone π€·
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Score 2.4/ 5
45. Motorbike Engine
No helmet required.
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Score 1.8/5
46. Dip Into Hot Soup
If you thought bread and butter was the perfect dipping agent for a soup β think again.
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Score 3.8/5
47. Woodfire Oven
Return your pizza to its former fiery beginnings and give it a new lease of life in a wood-fired pizza oven.
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Score 2.8/5
48. Rocket Flame
Assuming you have access to oneβ¦ π
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Score 1.8/5
49. Sauna
Tin foil wrap, then take your leftovers with you to the sauna.Β
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Score 3/5
50. A Box Of MatchesΒ
If you're into arson and like wasting time, this might be a good one for you to try.
What was that saying? When you play with fire...something, something...
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Score 1.6/5
51. Sand-Baked Pizza
Like frying an egg on hot sand, AKA Death Valley Eggs. Just treat the extra texture as a nice gritty bonus, and sheβll be rightβ¦ π
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52. Hot Running Water
Zip lock it up. Drop it into the bathtub. Start filling it. By the time youβre ready to jump in, youβll be able to enjoy some barely lukewarm pizza. Scrubba dub dub.
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Score 2.2/5
53. Toaster Bag Pizza
Fold a piece of baking (or parchment) paper into a cosy little toaster pocket for your leftover slice, then toast it.
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Score 3.4/5
54. Tucked In Bed With A Heated Blanket
Because you love eating pizza more than you hate bed crumbs.
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Score 3.2/5
55. Pie WarmerΒ
As weβve discovered.. not only for pies.
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Score 3.6/5
56. Hot Tin Roof
Be sure to use appropriate climbing and safety equipment.
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Score 2.2/5
57. Lighter
We recommend having some burn cream handy.
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Score 1.8/5
58. Slap Cooked Pizza
Heat with the power of slaps! You will need an inhuman ability to slap at an incredibly fast pace whilst maintaining some kind of impact control and avoiding any heat loss, all in as little time as possible.
Slap-cooking a chicken takes about 135,000 slaps, so, uh, aim for somewhere close to that π€·
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59. With Your Body Heat (AKA Eat It Cold)
Chew it, swallow it, and your body temperature will heat it to around 37ΒΊC.
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60. Aerosol And A Lighter
β οΈ Toxic β οΈ
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Score 1.4/5
61. Take A slice Of HELL On Vacation Somewhere Hot
A little bit of paradise, a little bit of hellβ¦ maybe a tummy ache later.Β
HELL takes no responsibility for any Customs fines you may be subject to.
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Score 1.6/5 This would be one HELL of an expensive method
βοΈ Live, Laugh, Lust Deluxe π΄
62. Heated Floor
Youβll need to keep pets awayβ¦for a while.
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Score 2/5
63. Sunburn-Heated Pizza
Ask yourself before trying this β what's the risk vs reward here?
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Score 1.8/5
64. Terracotta Pot Heater
Fit for any terracotta warrior.
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Score 2.8/5
65. The Heat From Someone Who Just Finished A Cardio Session
Right on time for some carb-loading π€
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Score 1.8/5
66. Fire Breathing
Chaos and predictability combined for dinner and a show! Pretty toxic though...
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Score 2.2/5