Hot Pockets are designed so that a hungry person can simply pop them in the microwave and have a meal ready within a few minutes. A Hot Pocket is convenient for anyone who needs something to eat on the go. However, if you have time or don’t have a microwave available, you can also prepare a Hot Pocket in the oven. It may take longer to bake a Hot Pocket in the oven than in the microwave, but the result is excellent crispiness that not even a crock pot can match.
Step 1: Preheat the oven.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If you are using a regular oven, leave the Hot Pocket in the freezer until the oven is preheated. If you are using a convection oven, defrost the Hot Pocket in the refrigerator before baking.
Step 2: Bake the Hot Pocket
Remove the packaging from the Hot Pocket. You will have to place the Hot Pocket directly on a baking sheet or on a baking tray lined with aluminum foil. The exact frying time will depend on the size of the Hot Pocket you are going to make. It may also vary depending on the oven in which it is baked. You should refer to the information on the package for the exact baking time.
If you are using a conventional oven, note the baking time. For a 1/4 kg Hot Pocket it is about 24 minutes, while the baking time for a 1/2 kg Hot Pocket is longer, which takes about 34 minutes.
If you are using a convection oven, 1/4 kg Hot Pocket should bake for about 12 minutes, while 1/2 kg Hot Pocket should be allowed to bake for about 15 minutes.
As the recommended cooking time on the package approaches, you should check to make sure the Hot Pocket is cooked through. You must place a digital thermometer in the center of the Hot Pocket to determine if it is done and for that you will have to check whether the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit. If the Hot Pocket takes longer than the recommended cooking time, you should cook it a few minutes longer.
Step 3: Cooling and eating
Now it is time to remove the Hot Pocket from the oven and you must allow it to cool for at least a couple of minutes before eating.
Tips you should pay attention to
You actually don’t need a crispy shell when baking a Hot Pocket in the oven. However, you can place the finished Hot Pocket in the shell to make it easier to eat with your hands.
Watch the following video to understand how to make hot pockets at home:
FAQs
Are Hot Pockets better in the oven?
If you don’t have the time or a microwave, you can cook Hot Pockets in the oven, which is handy for those who need food on the go. Hot Pockets take longer to cook in the oven than in the microwave, but the end result is a crispiness that even a crisping sleeve can’t match.
How to heat a Hot Pocket in the oven?
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, unroll the rolls and place them on a baking sheet. Do not use crisping sleeves in the oven. Carefully remove from the oven and enjoy!
How do I get my Hot Pockets crispy?
Making Hot Pockets in a toaster Preheat toaster oven to 350°F. Remove Hot Pocket from package and place on baking sheet in toaster oven. You should bake the Hot Pockets in the toaster for about 25 minutes or until the pockets appear crisp and golden brown.
How long should the Hot Pocket be heated?
There is a general instruction for all types of Hot Pockets which include placing the Hot Pockets in its crisping sleeve, placing on a microwave-safe plate, and microwaving for 1 minute to 2 minutes to 15 seconds. This, however, depends on the power of the microwave.
How long do you cook the Hot Pocket in the oven?
Regular oven: heat the oven to 350 degrees, open the sandwich and place it on a baking sheet. Do not use a rack in the oven. Bake for 28 minutes and carefully remove from the oven. Ovens vary, and you may need to adjust baking times.
Are Hot Pockets unhealthy?
These frozen pockets are usually marketed for children, but they are hardly health food. In addition to sugar and saturated fat, which account for about 300 calories per bag, they also contain some amount of preservatives, along with additives and modified substances.
Can Hot Pockets be made in a toaster?
Unwrap a Hot Pocket cake and place it on a baking sheet in a toaster oven. Do not bake Hot Pocket dough in a crisping sleeve if you are using a toaster oven; for the wrapper will only help crisp up the Hot Pocket dough in the microwave.
Have the Hot Pockets been ever pulled back?
According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), more than 750,000 pounds of pepperoni Hot Pockets have been recalled nationwide because they reportedly contained glass shards and hard plastic.
How long should you cook 2 Hot Pockets?
Unwrap the sandwich, place it in a crispy wrapper and place on a microwave-safe plate. Warm it. Now bake at the highest temperature (1100 watt oven) 1 sandwich will 2 minutes 2 sandwiches will take 3 minutes, 30 seconds. You can cook 1 sandwich for 3 minutes 10 seconds on high power.
Are the Hot Pockets already cooked?
For those who don’t know yet, a Hot Pocket is a frozen Pop-Tart filled with a nasty meat and sauce instead of fruit. You heat it up in the microwave for a few minutes and let it cook. Though it seems edible, but in reality it is not. For, it is still frozen and hence need to be properly cooked before you could eat.
Can Hot Pockets be air-fried?
Heat a frying pan to 350 degrees. Place the Hot Pockets in a deep fryer without the crispy coating and bake for 11-13 minutes, until completely warm. Carefully remove the Hot Pockets from the skillet, place the crispy crusts on top and let cool. Enjoy your meal!
Why do Hot Pockets explode?
The most likely cause is that the microwave is simply overloaded or not running at an average speed. If your Hot Pockets are not only a little too hot but also exploding, you should shorten the time.
