Look, sometimes you’re at 2 AM, half-asleep, and the microwave is the only thing between you and a cold slice. If you must, use the defrost setting at 50% power. Place a damp paper towel over the slice to trap steam. Heat for 45 seconds, then check. This prevents the dreaded leather texture.
Never, ever microwave a slice with cheese that has already been reheated. It becomes a rubbery, transcendent sadness. Cultural reference: This is the pizza equivalent of the jump scare in a horror movie—you think it’s fine, then it bites back.
Accept that the microwave is a last resort. It’s like wearing socks to bed: functional, but nobody’s proud of it.
A Quick Note on Sides
Leftover Domino’s breadsticks? Air fryer for two minutes, then dip in marinara. Their cinnamon twists? Reheat in the oven at 300°F with a sprinkle of sugar—they’ll taste like a bakery’s afterthought. Even the wings benefit from a five-minute oven bake, turning them back into crispy, saucy treasures.
Pro tip: Never reheat the marinara sauce. It’s best cold, straight from the cup, as a dip for crusts. That’s not lazy—that’s tradition.
