How to Reheat Empanadas
(Oven, Air Fryer & Microwave)
Method 1: Microwave + Oven or Air Fryer
Fast & Best Results (Recommended)
What you need
- Microwave-safe plate
- Paper towel
- Oven or air fryer
- Baking sheet (oven) or air fryer basket
- Food thermometer (recommended)
Step-by-step
- Remove empanadas from packaging. Do not thaw.
- Place empanadas on a microwave-safe plate and lightly cover with a paper towel.
- Microwave to warm the center:
- 01 empanada: 1 minute
- 04 empanadas: about 4 minutes total.
- Rearrange halfway through.
- Preheat oven or air fryer to 380°F.
- Transfer empanadas to:
- A parchment-lined baking sheet (oven), or
- The air fryer basket (do not stack).
- Heat for 5–8 minutes until the crust is crispy.
- Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Method 2: Oven or Air Fryer Only
Slower, Very Crispy
What you need
- Oven or air fryer
- Baking sheet or air fryer basket
- Food thermometer
Step-by-step
- Preheat oven or air fryer to 350°F.
- Place frozen empanadas in a single layer.
- Heat for 15–20 minutes, flipping once halfway through if desired.
- Confirm internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve warm.
Method 3: Microwave Only
Fastest (You still will love out fillings)
Step-by-step
- Place empanadas on a microwave-safe plate.
- Lightly cover with a paper towel.
- Microwave:
- 01 empanada: 1½ minutes
- 04 empanadas: about 6 minutes total
- Let rest for 1 minute before eating.
- Serve warm.
Method 1: Oven or Air Fryer Only
Slower, Very Crispy
What you need
- Oven or air fryer
- Baking sheet or air fryer basket
- Food thermometer
Step-by-step
- Preheat oven or air fryer to 380°F.
- Place frozen empanadas in a single layer.
- Heat for 10–15 minutes, flipping once halfway through if desired.
- Confirm internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve warm.
Method 2: Microwave Only
Fastest (You still will love out fillings)
Step-by-step
- Place empanadas on a microwave-safe plate.
- Lightly cover with a paper towel.
- Microwave:
- 01 empanada: 1 minutes
- 04 empanadas: about 4 minutes total
- Let rest for 1 minute before eating.
- Serve warm.