How to Reheat Pancakes and Waffles
Leftover or frozen pancakes, waffles, and French toast.
The Short Answer
The best way to reheat pancakes and waffles is in the toaster. Toaster or toaster oven for 1-2 minutes. Quick, easy, and the outside gets slightly crispy while the inside stays fluffy.
Reheating Methods
🔥 Oven
Temperature: 350°F
Time: 5–8 minutes
Single layer on baking sheet. Good for large batches.
📡 Microwave
Time: 0.5–1 minutes
Stack 2-3 with damp paper towel between. 15-second intervals. Fast but soft, not crispy.
🍞 Toaster Oven
Temperature: 350°F
Time: 2–4 minutes
Place directly on rack. The dry heat crisps exterior while steam inside keeps them fluffy.
Do not stack in microwave without separating them. They heat unevenly.
Make a double batch on weekends, cool, stack with parchment between each, freeze. Pop them in the toaster on weekday mornings for a 2-minute hot breakfast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Cool completely, stack with parchment between each, freeze in a bag. Keeps 2-3 months. Reheat in the toaster directly from frozen.
The Bottom Line
The best way to reheat pancakes and waffles is in the toaster. The key to great reheated food is low-and-slow heat, moisture retention, and patience. Rushing with high heat dries food out and creates uneven hot and cold spots. When in doubt, go lower and slower.
Source: Culinary reference | Last verified: March 26, 2026 | Our methodology