How Long To Cook 2 Hot Pockets In The Microwave And Oven

Do you really know how long to cook 2 Hot Pockets? Today we will take a look at the best ways to cook your Hot Pockets, how to use the different techniques, and how long to cook them. 

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But for now, let’s take a look at how long does it take to cook 2 Hot Pockets at a time.

What Are Hot Pockets?

Hot Pockets are a world-famous brand of microwaveable turnovers. These treats have been around since 1983! And, they sell MANY different flavors.

Most of the fillings for the turnovers contain some type of meat, cheese, or vegetable. And the dough is super crispy and often flaky too.

Now, hot pockets were originally created to be cooked inside of a microwave. But, as new appliances hit the market and more people try different cooking techniques, loads more ways have submerged.

Today, we will go through the most popular cooking methods for hot pockets. And even more specifically, we will focus on how long to cook 2 Hot Pockets by using these different techniques.

So, what are the best ways to cook Hot Pockets? You should choose between using a microwave, convection or conventional oven, air-fryer, or toaster oven. Any one of these appliances will completely cook the Hot Pockets while keeping them crispy.

But they all have their pros and cons. The method you ultimately use will depend on what you have available and your needs.  

So, without further or due, let’s take a look at how long to cook 2 Hot Pockets.

How Do You Prepare And Cook Hot Pockets?

Hot Pockets are ready-to-cook snacks. That means you don’t have to spend any time thawing them first. You can simply cook them from frozen.

To start, you can preheat your appliances if it needs to. A microwave obviously doesn’t need preheating. But, the air-fryer, oven, and toaster oven does.

Once the appliance is heated and you are ready, you will need to unwrap each Hot Pocket. The boxes also come with a crisping sleeve. This sleeve should only be used if you are cooking the Hot Pockets inside of the microwave. They will help apply dry heat instead of making the Hot Pocket soggy.

Once your snacks have been prepared, you can place them on a microwave-safe plate, baking sheet, or air-frying basket.

Then, all that is left to do is cook the Hot Pockets for their respective times.

How Long To Cook 2 Hot Pockets In The Oven? 

Cooking Hot Pockets in the microwave is (in my opinion) the best route to go. It will give you uber-crispy treats that are completely and evenly cooked.

The only downside is that it takes very long. And when you get the Hot Pocket cravings, you may not be willing to wait.

So, how long to cook Hot Pockets in the oven? That depends on the baking temperature you use. The best temperature is 350. The higher the temperature is, the shorter the time will be. But, if the temperature is too high, the outside will burn before the inside is cooked.

At 350 degrees, your hot pockets will take between 25-30 minutes. The difference in time is due to some ovens having cold spots. Just keep baking them until they are golden brown and crispy, and the allotted time has elapsed.

The number of hot pockets you are baking doesn’t affect the baking time in an oven. Whether you bake 1 or 20, the baking time stays the same.

How To Bake Hot Pockets In The Oven At 350

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Then, line a baking sheet with baking paper.
2. Unwrap the frozen hot pockets and place them on the baking tray. Do not use the crisper sleeve.
3. Once the oven is preheated, bake the Hot Pockets for 25-30 minutes.

How Long To Cook 2 Hot Pockets In The Microwave? 

This is definitely the quickest way to cook Hot Pockets. Again, you don’t have to thaw them at all.

The downside to using a microwave is that it tends to make Hot Pockets soggy. The package does include a crisper bag that you should use with this technique. But I’ve found that sometimes it doesn’t do the trick.

When it comes to cooking times, you will have to check the power setting on the microwave. The higher the heat the quicker (and even better) the Hot Pockets will cook.

I recommend using 1000 watt setting (usually the “high” setting). One hot Pocket will cook for 2 minutes. 2 Hot Pockets will cook for between 3 1/2 to 4 minutes.

The more you add to the microwave, the longer they will take to be ready.

How To Cook Hot Pockets In The Microwave On High

1. Remove the sleeves from the hot Pockets.
2. Place them in the crisper bags and onto a microwave-safe plate.
3. Microwave on high for the times I mentioned above, between 2-4 minutes.

FAQs

How long to cook 2 Hot Pockets in the air-fryer? 

An air fryer is another great appliance to use. Preheat it to 360 degrees. Again, remove the wrapping from the Hot Pockets, and don’t put them in the crisper sleeve. You can cook 1 Hot Pocket for 16 minutes. 2 Hot Pockets will go for about 18 minutes. For every Hot Pocket you add, add 2 minutes to the cooking time.

Can you make Hot Pockets in a toaster oven?

This technique is pretty much the same as when making Hot Pockets in a regular oven. Don’t use the crisper sleeve and preheat the toaster oven to 350. The type of heat that is used will help cook the Hot Pockets quicker. They will take about 20-25 minutes, no matter how many you add.

Is it better to cook one or two Hot Pockets at a time?

This depends on the method you are using. The only time we would say it’s best to cook them one at a time is when using the microwave. The more you bake, the longer they take to be ready. And this time difference isn’t small. So, for the crispest and best-cooked results, only microwave one Hot Pocket at a time.