Why do my hotpockets always split down the sides?

Why do my hotpockets always split down the sides? - Lighted Hallway

I eat a hot pocket for lunch at least twice a week. They almost always split down the sides when I microwave them. I don't just the full time (2 minutes instead of 2:15) but they still regularly split. This makes them very hard to eat.

What causes this and how do I prevent it?

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Best Answer

Splitting is presumably because of steam building up inside and trying to escape, causing them to break at the weak points. I'm not sure I've ever had a hot pocket, but presumably since they're designed to be microwaved, it's possible to avoid.

Most likely the microwave is just higher power or more uneven than average. If the hot pockets are a bit too hot in addition to splitting, reduce the time. If you get them the right overall temperature and they still split, try cooking longer at a lower power (e.g. 4 minutes at 50%). If there's no turntable, open the microwave and move it yourself halfway through. If no matter what you do, they split, try poking a hole at the top of one end to let steam escape.



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Quick Answer about "Why do my hotpockets always split down the sides?"

Most likely the microwave is just higher power or more uneven than average. If the hot pockets are a bit too hot in addition to splitting, reduce the time. If you get them the right overall temperature and they still split, try cooking longer at a lower power (e.g. 4 minutes at 50%).

How do I make Hot Pockets evenly?

Here's what you do:
  • Microwave the item for 75% of the suggested time.
  • Take it out of the microwave, hold it at both ends, and shake it so the hot filling on each end mixes with the colder filling in the middle.
  • Put it back in the microwave and cook for the remaining time. (


    • Can you cook 2 Hot Pockets at once?

    2 Sandwiches: For best results, cook one at a time. Let sit 2 minutes to complete cooking and enjoy! Preheat oven to 350\xb0F, unwrap sandwich and place on baking sheet.

    How long do tou cook Hot Pockets?

    HEAT IT. Cook on HIGH (1100 Watt Oven) 1 Sandwich: 2 minutes* 2 Sandwiches: 3 minutes, 30 seconds* For Lower Wattage/Compact Microwave, cook 1 sandwich on HIGH for 3 minutes, 10 seconds*.

    Can you overcook a Hot Pocket?

    Yes, you can heat up hot pockets on the stove. However, we don't recommend it because it's very easy to overcook them. If you do choose to heat them up on the stove, we recommend cooking them on low heat until they're heated through.


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