The first instinct for many of us, as we drive away with our takeout or fast food order, is to immediately close the container or fold up the bag. It helps keep the heat in, after all, and if you have a 15-20 minute drive home, that can mean the difference between a hot meal and tepid eats. However, if you have fries in your order, you are doing them, and yourself, a disservice.
That's because closing the takeaway bag, while it does trap the heat, also traps the steam coming off the fries. And what happens when steam collects? Your fries end up super soggy. So the next time you drive away from your favorite takeout or fast food restaurant, resist the urge to close the bag (who isn't sneaking a few fries on the drive home, anyway?).
Keep it open and your fries will stay crispier. If you're worried about your food getting cold, you could turn on your car's heat system, but only the feet setting, and put your bag on the floor of the passenger side; or if your seats are heated, turn on whichever one is holding your bag. How to reheat fries for superior crispiness Some suggest that you only have before they lose their magic.
If your drive lasts longer than that, you can still enjoy them, and any takeout fries, when you get home; you'll just need to follow one of these reheating procedures. First, if you have an air fryer or toaster oven with a convection setting, that is your best option. Set the heat to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer for about five minutes.
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