r/AdviceAnimals • u/Hawkleer • Jun 26 '12

When I was told there was a burger and some fries in the fridge

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u/elastic-craptastic Jun 26 '12

I actually learned a great trick on r/food.

All you have to do is put a little bit of fresh oil on them, or spray them with a little Pam baking spray. Throw em in the toaster oven at 350 for a few minutes and they are as good as new. I've done it several times now and it works great. You just gotta play arond until you get the hang of the right amount of oil; It doesn't take much!

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u/Hawkleer Jun 26 '12 edited Jun 26 '12

I wish I had a toaster oven. I'll look into getting one, I've heard the glourious food opportunities are endless with them.

Edit: Yea, I get how cheap they are, and easy to find. I've got like 7 million replies to this comment now.

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u/BeastModeYouBeezy Jun 26 '12

You can probably pick one up at a goodwill for like 10 bucks. Then clean that motherfucker like you've never cleaned anything before.

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u/Sexual_Wookie Jun 26 '12

Toaster Oven is magical for leftovers. I always use it for fries, chicken tenders, and pizza.

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u/Goldface Jun 26 '12

Use the pan trick for reheating pizza.

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u/TheDoktorIsIn Jun 26 '12

This is exactly what you do. Never use a microwave, but if you emulate something similar to how the actual cooking process took place, you can get them come out pretty good. I usually drizzle them with oil, just enough to coat them, not float them. Good luck!

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u/TheRealDrCube Jun 26 '12 edited Jun 26 '12

This works. But to be honest, I don't really mind cold french fries.

In fact I will sometimes make some roasted broccoli and add in some sliced potatoes. Let me say, these potatoes... come out really tasty. The broccoli too hah. Here is how I make it, and its really simple to do!

Step 1. Cut up some broccoli (and potatos) I usually break up the broccoli and cut the bigger pieces in half or thirds and either cut the potatoes into slices or just chop them into cubes around 1 inch.

Step 2. Mix them with a little olive oil, salt, pepper, maybe some garlic and then roast them at around 425-450 degrees F for around 20-30 minutes (This depends on how done you want them. I tend to check them after 15 minutes and go from there).

Step 3. Take them out of the oven and let them sit for a little, then put them in a bowl and drizzle a little more olive oil and lemon juice.

OPTIONAL. If I am feeling adventurous I will sometimes sprinkle a little parmesan over the top during the last few minutes of roasting time. Its not needed, but it does add a nice touch.

This is great right out of the oven (let it cool for a little) but it is also great cold! I have been trying to find healthy recipes that are also tasty, and for someone who doesn't usually like broccoli, let me say this is good!.

EDIT for picture. This isn't a picture of mine, but it does look fairly similar. Roasted broccoli and potatoes!

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u/IsuspectJaundice Jun 26 '12

False. McDonalds does this all the time

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u/Hawkleer Jun 26 '12

Yes, but its not as simple to do it at home. I have a deep fat fryer and shit where I could reheat it like new like mcdonalds does but they takes set up, its not so simple as popping them in the microwave. "One does not SIMPLY."

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u/MrDoofus Jun 26 '12

reheating french fries is fine. The issue is the burger. You can't reheat because of the condiments and lettuce. THINK OF THE LETTUCE

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '12

What kind of burger are you buying that the lettuce can't come off of?

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u/Servious Jun 26 '12

Oh, god. I remember trying to reheat a crunchwrap supreme once. NEVER AGAIN.

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u/Relayerduos Jun 26 '12

Pan on the stove. Works like a charm.

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u/asnof Jun 26 '12

and add some oil, its basically re-frying them

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u/gnognognomes Jun 26 '12

If you have the patience, throw them in the oven. They turn out delicious.

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u/ambelie Jun 26 '12

I've been known to throw the burger/fries in the oven on the warm setting with the oven door cracked open until the person I got it for comes over. I've always found it works well.

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u/Dumbest_Idiot Jun 26 '12

The broiler is the refrigerated-french fry rejuvenation machine.

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u/rockandorroll13 Jun 26 '12

one simply eats them cold.

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '12

Who the fuck do you think you are?

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u/thetheist Jun 26 '12

He said french fries, not pizzas.

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u/VooDooBarBarian Jun 26 '12

toaster oven

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u/JohnnyVNCR Jun 26 '12

...you mean sand sticks? for that is what they become.

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u/crazyjd64 Jun 26 '12

U can put then in a little convention oven and they will taste fine

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u/prinseck Jun 26 '12

I like cold french fries.