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Microwave Reheating Pizza — Medium-High (70%) Power for 30-60 sec + skillet finish

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Microwave Power: Medium-High (70%)

Time: 30-60 sec + skillet finish

Overview

Microwave Reheating Pizza: use medium-high (70%) power for 30-60 sec + skillet finish. Microwave alone makes pizza soggy. Better: microwave 30 sec to warm through, then crisp in dry skillet on stovetop 2 min. Or place a cup of water in microwave alongside pizza to prevent sogginess.

Key Details

  • Microwave Power: Medium-High (70%)
  • Time: 30-60 sec + skillet finish
  • Microwave alone makes pizza soggy. Better: microwave 30 sec to warm through, then crisp in dry skillet on stovetop 2 min. Or place a cup of water in microwave alongside pizza to prevent sogginess.
  • Always use microwave-safe containers — no metal, no plastic wrap touching food
  • Stir or rotate food halfway through for even heating

Why This Matters

  • Microwaves heat unevenly — stirring and proper power levels prevent hot/cold spots
  • High power can overcook edges while center stays cold
  • Covering food traps steam for more even heating and prevents splattering

How To

  1. 1Place food in microwave-safe container
  2. 2Add moisture (water, broth, or damp paper towel) as needed
  3. 3Set power to medium-high (70%)
  4. 4Heat for 30-60 sec + skillet finish, stirring or rotating halfway through
  5. 5Microwave alone makes pizza soggy. Better: microwave 30 sec to warm through, then crisp in dry skillet on stovetop 2 min. Or place a cup of water in microwave alongside pizza to prevent sogginess.

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Medium-High (70%) power for 30-60 sec + skillet finish. Microwave alone makes pizza soggy. Better: microwave 30 sec to warm through, then crisp in dry skillet on stovetop 2 min. Or place a cup of water in microwave alongside pizza to prevent sogginess.