Fried foods are typically sold in fast food restaurants because they are intended to be consumed shortly after they have been cooked. If fried food is allowed time to cool it is more likely to become soggy. Fried foods are particularly moist and if this steam breaks down, when it is reheated it will develop a mushy consistency. The method of reheating required will differ depending on the food. Though fried rice can be reheated in the microwave, this doesn’t apply to all types of fried foods. Fried foods have more chance of staying crispy when they are exposed to dry heat. Because of this, you should place your fried foods on a tray before putting them into a preheated oven. Ensure that they aren’t left to cook in a lot of excess greases because this can also affect the food's crispiness. Also when placing your foods on the cooking tray ensure that it is evenly spread and turned frequently for the duration of time at which it is reheating. It is likely that for the majority of fried foods this will be between 10 and 20 minutes.