Empanada Keeping & Heating Instructions

Empanadas last for

  • 1 week in the refrigerator or

  • 3 months in the freezer

Heating

Oven

  • Preheat oven or toaster oven to 450°F

  • Use cookie sheet

  • If refrigerated bake for 6-10 minutes

  • If frozen, DO NOT PREHEAT, bake for 15-20 minutes

  • To heat refrigerated empanadas in a pinch, use a sautee pan on medium heat to crisp empanadas on both sides

  • For mini empanadas reduce times by 1-2 minutes

Air Fryer

  • if refrigerated, heat at 350°F for 4-5 minutes

  • If frozen, heat at 350°F for 8 minutes

Saute Pan

  • To heat refrigerated empanadas in a pinch, use a sautee pan on medium heat to crisp empanadas on both sides

To Heat Gluten Free Empanadas

Oven

  • Preheat oven or toaster oven to 350°F

  • Use cookie sheet

  • Heat refrigerated empanadas for 5-7 minutes

Air Fryer

  • Heat refrigerated empanadas at 350°F for 4-5 minutes

To Heat Arepas

Saute Pan

  • Use sautee pan or skillet at medium heat. Heat arepas a few minutes on each side until desired level of crisp

Pro Tips!

  • When heating refrigerated empanadas, place them in the oven once it is preheated.

  • When heating frozen empanadas, place them in oven when you turn it on. Either way, start timer the moment empanadas are placed into the oven.

  • To check if empanadas are ready once the timer is up, flip empanada over and touch underbelly. The internal temperature will be easy to gauge this way.

  • If freezing empanadas, wrap well so as to prevent freezer burn.

  • If heating 8+ empanadas at a time, add at least 5 minutes of heating time to make up for heat displacement.

All Empanadas are stamped with a code so you can determine your flavor without cutting them open.

Click here to download the flavor key & instructions.