How To Reheat Cinnamon Rolls - The Best Ways

Cinnamon rolls are the definition of delicious. Its warm, sticky and wet texture is enough to take away the blues and lift your spirits.

Storing and freezing cinnamon rolls can strip them of their softness and moist texture. So if you want to experience their goodness even after storing them, you have to reheat them.

So how do you reheat cinnamon rolls? The best way to reheat cinnamon rolls is in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes. This helps prevent them from getting soggy and keeps the texture intact. 

There are also other methods that require less time. In this extensive guide, we’ll cover the best ways to reheat cinnamon rolls and how to do it. So keep reading!

How to reheat cinnamon rolls in the oven

The oven is the most convenient and best option for reheating cinnamon rolls. Let’s see the process of reheating in the oven step by step.

1. Preheat the oven . It is necessary to preheat the oven to 350°F or 156°C.
2. Arrange the cinnamon rolls. Taking a baking tray, arrange the cinnamon rolls, and cover the entire tray with aluminum foil.
3. Bake until hot . Keep the cinnamon rolls in the oven until hot. It may take about 10-15 minutes. If your cinnamon rolls were still frozen, it may take about 20-25 minutes.

Quick Tip : For cinnamon rolls without frosting, consider spreading a little butter on top. This will keep the cinnamon rolls soft and sticky and give them a nice golden finish.

Advantages of reheating in the oven:

• uniform temperature for heating
• Ample space for reheating a large batch of cinnamon rolls
• Doesn’t get dirty after reheating

Cons of reheating in the oven:

• Time consuming method
• Cinnamon rolls can be a bit dry without aluminum foil.

So if you have time and a big batch of cinnamon rolls, the oven is the best option for reheating cinnamon rolls!

How to reheat cinnamon rolls in the microwave

In a rush or just can’t wait to eat hot cinnamon rolls? Do you have sudden and unexpected guests at your house? The microwave is here to save the day!

Microwaving is the most time-saving option for reheating cinnamon rolls. This is how you can do it:

• Arrange the cinnamon rolls on a microwave-safe plate and place them inside your microwave. Again, if they are without any kind of frosting, spread a little butter on top.
• If desired, place a microwave-safe glass of water along with the cinnamon rolls inside to prevent the microwave from drying out the cinnamon rolls.
• Set the timer. Microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Then take them out and savor all of the hot, gooey deliciousness.

Advantages of reheating in the microwave:

• It is a very fast method (it takes between 30 seconds and 1 minute)
• Makes a few cinnamon rolls

Cons of reheating in the microwave:

• The texture may not be the same
• Cinnamon rolls can get soggy
• Not roomy enough for a big batch of cinnamon rolls

So opt for reheating in the microwave if you just want to reheat a few bagels in no time.

How to reheat cinnamon rolls in the skillet

If you don’t have an oven or microwave, don’t despair! There is always an option to reheat your cinnamon rolls in a skillet. Let’s see the step-by-step instructions for it:

1. Take a frying pan and put it on the fire. Make sure it’s on medium-low heat. High heat can cause cinnamon rolls to burn and ruin your day.
2. Let the pan heat up.
3. Place the cinnamon rolls in the pan. Then put a lid on the pan to prevent them from drying out.
4. Reheat for about 10 minutes. You must watch carefully to prevent the rolls from burning.

When they’re hot enough, take them out of the pan and they’re done!

Advantages of reheating in the pan:

• Easy access
• Even heat and temperature

Cons of Reheating in the Skillet:

• risk of burning
• Requires constant attention
• Time consuming method
• It is only suitable for a few cinnamon rolls

Keep this method as a last resort if you don’t have an oven or microwave available.

How to Reheat Cinnamon Rolls in the Air Fryer

Yes, you read it right! You can even reheat the cinnamon rolls in an air fryer if you’d like. This method is almost as effective as the others.

This is what you have to do

1. Preheat air fryer to 350°f or 176°C.
2. Take the basket out of the air fryer and drizzle some oil into it.
3. Place the cinnamon rolls in the basket. If you have the ones without frosting, consider brushing a little butter on top.
4. Reheat the cinnamon rolls for about 3 minutes. If they’re not hot yet, heat them for another 1-2 minutes.

Quick tip: You can put parchment paper in the basket if you’re worried about the frosting melting and ruining your air fryer, but be sure to check out this article on how to do it correctly.

Advantages of Reheating in the Air Fryer:

• rapid reheating
• comfortable option

Cons of Reheating in the Air Fryer:

• Only a few cinnamon rolls can be reheated at a time
• It’s hard to clean your air fryer if you don’t use parchment paper
• Soggy or burnt cinnamon rolls if you use more oil

So if you’re more comfortable with air fryers, stick with this method!

How to Store Cinnamon Rolls for Reheating

The best way to prevent your cinnamon rolls from drying out when reheating them is to store them well. Luckily, we have some tips to keep your cinnamon rolls as fresh as possible!

Tip 1: Know where to keep them 

First of all, consider where you are going to store your cinnamon rolls. There are three ways to store them:

• At room temperature . If you’re going to gobble down your cinnamon rolls in less than 3 days, you can just store them out. This way you won’t have to defrost them or wait a long time to reheat them.
• In the fridge. We suggest you keep the cinnamon rolls in the fridge if you need to store them for about 1 week. This will keep them cool and not too frozen when reheating.
• In the freezer. Finally, if you plan to store the cinnamon rolls for more than 1 week, the best option is the freezer. But it can take longer to reheat frozen cinnamon rolls. You can store the cinnamon rolls in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Tip 2: Use an airtight container 

If you store your cinnamon rolls outdoors, they can dry out due to evaporation of moisture. Well, we don’t want that!

So the best way to prevent moisture from escaping is to use an airtight container. This will keep them somewhat moist .

Tip 3: Wrap your cinnamon rolls

If you don’t want to use an airtight container, you can choose to wrap them in saran wrap or even aluminum foil. Just wrap them up and put them inside a freezer bag for extra protection.

When do cinnamon rolls go bad?

If you store cinnamon rolls at room temperature, they stay fresh for up to 3 days. Avoid reheating them afterwards, as they can go rancid.

If you store them in the freezer, they stay fresh for up to 3 months. But the taste will not be the same after 1-2 weeks, as yeast-based products often lose their real flavor when frozen.

Final thoughts

These four options for reheating cinnamon rolls are some of the best we’ve come across and really are a great way to warm up and enjoy their delicious flavor.

The best is definitely the oven, as it prevents soggyness and keeps the rolls moist.

You can also opt for the microwave or air fryer to heat them up quickly. The last resort, if you don’t have any of the above three, is to use a frying pan and stove.