How to Reheat Crepes

You can reheat crepes in a Skillet, microwave, oven, or air fryer. Each method offers different advantages based on speed, taste, and convenience.

For the best results, it is best to use a non-stick skillet lightly sprayed with butter. This method is fast and keeps crepes soft in the middle. Cooking for one minute will make the crepes warm with crispy edges. This option works for one crepe at a time, so it takes longer to do bigger batches. 

The microwave is another speedy option to consider. You can do bigger batches with this, as crepes can be stacked on each other. Ideally, you will have to separate each crepe with parchment paper to prevent them from sticking together. The reheat should take 10-20 seconds to complete. The method is convenient, although it can make the crepes limp and soggy.

For this reason, a consumer might turn to the oven. The oven works for reheating large batches of crepes while maintaining their perfect state. At a temperature of 350°F, a stack of crepes can be thoroughly reheated in 10 minutes. This option takes the longest, but it provides the best results for larger quantities of crepes. 

The air fryer is the last method you can consider reheating crepes. It similarly produces crispy and steamy crepes in the oven. The main difference is that it works faster but can’t heat as many crepes simultaneously. Air fryers can get very hot; therefore, you must be careful not to burn your crepes. At a temperature of 350°F, the crepes should be thoroughly reheated in 2-3 minutes.

Steps to Reheating Crepes in a Skillet

1. Start by adding a thin coat of butter to the non-stick skillet. Butter rejuvenates the taste of the crepe and prevents it from burning.
2. Turn the stovetop to medium temperature and let the skillet preheat for 3 minutes. Preheating will help to avoid uneven heating. 
3. Place your crepe in the center of the skillet and reheat it for 60 seconds.
4. Flip the crepes halfway through to reheat the top side. 
5. For extra crispy crepes, you can reheat them for longer. 
6. Once reheated, the crepes can be served immediately.
7. It would take more than 60 seconds to reheat thoroughly if the crepes were frozen. 

Steps to Reheating Crepes in the Microwave

1. Ideally, only two crepes should be stacked and reheated simultaneously.
2. Stack the crepes on a microwave-safe plate as these do not melt.
3. Place a baking sheet between each crepe to prevent them from sticking to each other and breaking. 
4. Place a moist paper towel on top of the stack to help prevent moisture from escaping. This task will stop the crepes from turning dry. 
5. Reheat the crepes for about 20 seconds.
6. The crepes should be warm and steamy when served.
7. Serve the crepes immediately, as leaving microwaved crepes outside for over 5 minutes will cause them to turn hard. 
8. Be careful to burn your tongue if eating hot-filled crepes.

Steps to Reheat Crepes in the Oven

1. The oven should be turned to 350°F and left to preheat for 5 minutes.
2. Spread a light butter coating over each crepe to moisturize and boost the flavor.
3. Line the oven tray with aluminum foil to prevent the crepes from sticking and cracking. 
4. Stack up to 5 crepes in the oven tray.
5. Separate each crepe with a baking sheet or parchment paper. 
6. Pop the crepes in the oven to reheat for 5-10 minutes.
7. If the crepes are hot and steamy, you can serve them immediately.
8. Remember, if your crepes are frozen, they will take a little longer to reheat thoroughly.

Reheating crepes in the air fryer

1. Sprinkle your crepes lightly with lemon juice. This ingredient will freshen up the crepes with flavor and moisture.
2. Set the air fryer to a temperature of 350°F and let it preheat for 2 minutes.
3. Depending on your air fryer basket size, you can only reheat 2 – 3 crepes at one time. 
4. Separate each crepe in the stack with parchment paper or baking paper. 
5. Wrap the entire stack in aluminum foil to ensure even heating without burning. 
6. Place your crepes in the fryer basket and allow it to reheat for 3 minutes.
7. Serve immediately.

How to Store Crepes

Crepes should last about three months in the freezer. In the refrigerator, crepes will last about three days if correctly stored. After three days, there is a sharp decline in quality, often leading to the crepes drying out. It is essential to follow specific guidelines to avoid this moisture loss. 

1. Cool the crepes to room temperature.
2. Separate any toppings that will go off and turn soggy, e.g., fruit.
3. Stack the crepes, and ensure each is separated with a baking sheet or paper towel. 
4. Wrap the stack in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
5. Place them into the fridge or freezer. 

Can you freeze crepes?

Unfilled crepes can safely be frozen without going off if you follow the appropriate storage procedure. The main thing to worry about is whether the fillings are freezer safe. If the crepe filling has anything with fruit or water, then the crepes will turn soggy while frozen. This problem will cause them to expire much faster. Freezing crepes will improve crepes’ freshness, allowing them to be reheated quickly without any taste distortion. 

How to reheat frozen crepes

Frozen crepes are best reheated on a non-stick skillet. This method preserves the softness of the crepe without compromising the taste. It works for a single crepe at a time and can be completed in about one minute. Using a pan, there is no need to defrost a frozen crepe before reheating it.

FAQ

Can you warm up crepes in the microwave?

Crepes can be stacked and reheated in the microwave. The appliance is speedy and should reheat in 20 seconds. The challenge with this method is that it can turn crepes soggy.

Can you make crepes ahead of time and reheat them?

Crepes can last for three days in the fridge; this allows you ample time to prepare in advance.

Can you eat crepes the next day?

Crepes can be eaten for up to three days without losing taste quality.

Can you Refrigerate cooked crepes?

Cooked crepes can be refrigerated for three days if stored in an airtight container.