• For More detailed information please read each Method in the post above.

Method 1 Steamer

• Pour enough water into the bottom of the pot (about 2 inches of water). Place the rack lined with tin foil to prevent the water from touching the tamales.

  Lay the tamales on the foil or rack.

  Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until soft and hot.

Method 2 Microwave

• Wrap the tamales in a damp paper towel and place them on a microwave-safe plate. Place a glass container with a little bit of water next to them to create a moist environment.

  Microwave tamales in 30-second intervals at no more than 70% power until they reach the desired temperature.

Method 3 Comal or Cast Iron Skillet

• Place tamales wrapped in their leaves, whether corn husk or banana leaves, on the hot comal in one layer, leaving space between each.

  Reheat them low and slow. When the tamale husk begins to toast, turn it over. And continue heating until it reaches the desired temperature.

Method 4 Air Fryer

• Preheat your fryer to 325-350 degrees F (approx 160-175 degrees C).

  For best results, moisten the leaves of the tamales and place them in the air fryer basket in a layer. Heat for 8 minutes, stopping after 4 to turn them. When finished, check if they are hot and to your liking, if not, add about 2 additional minutes.

Method 5 Frying Pan

• Heat a teaspoon of oil on a non-stick or regular frying pan over medium heat and place the tamales in a single layer.

  Turn and flip the tamales occasionally so they heat evenly. Depending on the heat of your stove and your pan, this may take between 15 and 20 minutes.

Method 6 Instant Pot

• Pour one cup of water, or two, into the bottom of the pot insert and place the trivet that comes with it.

  If you have a steaming basket, place it on top of the rack and stand the tamales up. If you don’t have it, place them on the trivet standing up so that water doesn’t get inside them.

  Place and secure the lid and set the steam valve to “sealing,” select pressure cooking on “high” for 3 minutes. When the pot is finished, let it sit for 2 minutes and then carefully use the quick release by moving the valve to “venting.”

Method 7 Oven

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (approx 180 degrees C). Wrap each of the tamales in aluminum foil; Or, place the tamales on a tray with walls and cover it completely with aluminum foil.

  Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning the tamales halfway through.