If you’ve ever bought one of KFC’s famous pot pies and then let it get cold, you’ve probably thought about throwing it in the microwave to warm it back up. While you technically can microwave the pie, you probably shouldn’t.
Now you’re saying, “but why not?” Well, we’ll tell you.
Why You Shouldn’t Microwave Your KFC Pot Pie
Alrighty, so the first reason not to microwave your KFC pot pie is because of the foil tray they come in.
If you try to microwave the pie in this tray, not only will you ruin your pie, you’ll explode your microwave too! Metal, like foil pans, should NOT go in the microwave.
Second, speaking of things exploding, you shouldn’t microwave your pot pie because, like fruits and other shelled foods, when heated in the microwave, they tend to burst, and you end up with a pot pie stained microwave mess instead of a yummy dish.
Thirdly, a KFC pot pie is relatively dense, making it hard to heat all the way through. You may be left with a pot pie that is warm on the outside and ice cold on the inside. This will not only taste terrible, but it can also be bad for you.
Fourth, If it doesn’t explode, it may merely spill out and get pie all over the plate. Then you’ll have less a pie and more a plate of random foods.
Lastly, microwaving a pot pie will turn the crust soggy and chewy instead of crisp and flaky. This will not only suck the life out of your pie but ruin the flavor as well.
So, if you simply must reheat it in the microwave, be sure to take it out of the foil container and poke a few holes in it so that it can vent adequately and not explode. Place on a microwave-safe plate and cover it with a microwave-safe cover.
Microwave for short periods of time, 15 seconds or so. And make sure always to monitor anything you microwave and remove with caution!
Can You Microwave a KFC Pot Pie - Wrapping Up
Well, that’s it, folks. All the reasons not to microwave that KFC pot pie. If all else fails, just follow good safety habits and try your best not to make anything explode.
