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Benefits of Convection Cooking
When to Not Use Convection Ovens
Types of Convection Technology
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As you shop for a new oven, you might encounter the term convection cooking on most new appliances. There’s a significant difference between conventional and convection ovens, which can affect the time and even the temperature of your meals. Convection ovens can improve your cooking experience, but you need to know how to use them.
Start by answering what is convection cooking. This can help you understand how the technology differs from standard models. Then you can decide whether a convectional oven is right for you. Use this guide to answer your questions and discover a few top products.
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Before you can dive into the benefits of convection oven cooking, it helps to have a clear idea of how these ovens work. Convection ovens are made with built-in fans that circulate the air. This prevents cold pockets from forming in your oven.
With a conventional oven, the heat rises from the bottom or down from coils at the top. This can create an uneven cooking surface because the pan blocks the flow of air. A convection bake is more efficient because of the circulation. Here are a few benefits of using a convection oven.
- Your food cooks faster because of the circulation.
- You can cook multiple dishes at once with an even baking experience.
- The dishes come out crispier because of the hot air.
- There aren’t any cool pockets or areas of extreme heat.
Essentially, you don’t have to worry about your cookies looking burnt on the bottom while they are still raw on the top. The airflow optimizes the baking process.
When to Not Use Convection Ovens
Convection ovens are a wonderful solution for many home cooks. They speed up the cooking process while offering greater flexibility. However, there are times when you don’t want to turn on the convection oven setting.
Convection cooking isn’t always delicate. It will take some time to learn how the bake vs. convection bake settings affect your cooking process. However, you should avoid using your convection oven when you are preparing quick breads, custards, delicate tarts, and other tricky items. Some bakers prefer conventional baking for any bread until they learn how to fully control their convection settings.
Convection Ovens vs. Air Fryers
While convection ovens are growing in popularity, consumers are also interested in air fryers. These appliances circulate air and make your items crispier, turning homemade French fries into restaurant-quality snacks. Air fryers are useful and easy to maintain, but they are often better for smaller meals. A convection oven is ideal if you want to prepare multiple dishes at once and do not necessarily want everything to be crispy.
Fortunately, more appliance manufacturers are creating ovens with both convection and air fry systems. This means you won’t have to choose between them. An oven with air-fry technology also saves space. You won’t have to store a separate air fryer on your countertop or in your cabinets.
Best Uses for Convection Ovens
Once you know what does convection oven means, you can start to explore uses and recipes that benefit from convection cooking. Convection ovens are great if you love bringing leftovers from your favorite restaurant or reheating meals you prepared for the week. You can still enjoy a crispy texture that’s hard to get from a microwave.
These ovens are also ideal for preparing a variety of side dishes, from crispy French fries to roasted vegetables. Because of the airflow, each pan heats up the same way. You can stack multiple side dishes on different racks, and they will all cook evenly. This is ideal if you are making a large meal for guests or having family over for the holidays. This even heat is also why convection ovens are ideal for baking cookies.
Test different recipes and see how they are affected by your convection oven. You might love how your meals come out.
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Types of Convection Technology
Understanding the operation of convection ovens allows you to explore the diverse range available for purchase. This can give you a better idea of the technology used by appliance manufacturers. Here are some of the technology leaders in this field and the products they make.
GE 30" Stainless Steel Single Electric Wall Oven
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This single wall oven by GE is a great place to start as you search for a convection system. The True European Convection fan optimizes airflow for an exceptional cooking experience. The Wi-Fi connectivity means you can also adjust your oven settings on your smartphone for greater control.
★ GE Model JTS5000SNSS Customer Review ★
This is also a highly reviewed oven. One customer says:
“I love my new GE wall oven with convection capabilities. I am still learning how convection cooking works and when to use it. I downloaded the manual and just need to read through it.”
KitchenAid 27" Stainless Steel Electric Built In Single Oven
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This is a standard wall oven by a brand that is anything but standard. KitchenAid is a favorite company people many home bakers because of its stand mixer. Opting for this oven could be a great choice if you want to fill your home with cookies and treats.
You can use the conventional oven system for quickbreads and then turn on the Even-Heat™ True Convection system for cookies and other pastries.
★ KitchenAid Model KOSE507ESS Customer Review ★
More than 93% of customers would recommend this KitchenAid electric oven to others. One person writes:
“The oven is still very new, but I have used it to bake several times and love it so far. The heavy-duty racks and concealed heating unit are a definite plus. The design and exterior lines are beautiful.”
Whirlpool 30" Stainless Steel Double Electric Wall Oven
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Whirlpool model WOED5030LZ is another trusted brand that produces high-quality ovens. If you love hosting holiday cookie marathons where you bake dozens of trays of goodies, these ovens are for you. You can speed up your operations with two ovens that have convection systems.
These ovens also come with an Air Fry Mode for an extra crispy cooking experience. This is a great option if you are trying to decide whether you want a convection oven or an air fryer. Enjoy both without taking up any extra space.
Together, these Whirlpool double ovens provide 10 cubic feet of total cooking capacity. You can confidently prepare even your largest meals with these appliances.
Frigidaire 27" Stainless Steel Oven/Micro Combo Electric Wall Oven
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As an alternative to double ovens, you can install this Frigidaire oven and microwave combo appliance. The upper section holds a standard microwave while the bottom section has an oven with convection abilities. This is a great way to free up counter space if you currently have a freestanding microwave.
This oven comes with a fan convection system that is easy to adjust through the digital touchscreen control panel.
★ Model FCWM2727AS Customer Review ★
Check out the customer reviews to see why people love this oven/microwave combo. One person writes:
“I am in love with this new microwave/oven combo. It works beyond my expectations. The controls for the microwave and oven work easily and the finger-proof coating looks great in my kitchen. I now look forward to cooking and the cleanup is easy.”
Maytag 27" Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel Single Electric Wall Oven
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Rounding out the list of top convection ovens is this single wall oven by Maytag. Some of its top features include the True Convection system, No-Preheat Air Fry options, and Power Preheat mode. This Maytag model MOES6027LZ is a flexible oven that can accommodate your cooking needs.
While you are exploring the Maytag oven technology, check out the Keep Warm™ settings. You can keep a meal hot until you are ready to eat without burning the food.
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FAQs
Explore commonly asked questions about convection ovens.
What foods are best cooked in a convection oven?
Convection ovens are ideal for preparing savory foods. You can make protein dishes, vegetables, and casseroles comfortably with convection cooking. However, try to avoid using the convection option on delicate pastries. Custards and quickbreads also won’t cook as well with convection airflow.
Is there a downside to a convection oven?
For the most part, convection ovens are easy to use and beneficial to the cooking process. However, there will be a transition period as you learn to cook with convection. You might be surprised how quickly your dishes cook, which means you risk burning them if you aren’t careful. Also, avoid making custards and quickbreads with convection settings.
Is it better to bake cookies or convection bake?
Cookies are a great item to bake with a convection oven. Because of the airflow, you can place multiple trays in the oven at once without worrying about one tray blocking the heat source. Be sure to keep an eye on the oven when you are first using it, though. Convection systems bake quickly and you don’t want to burn these delicious treats.
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