2006-11-03 09:40:00 · 7 answers · asked by old timer 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Excellent -- I have a small one that I use all the time. The main thing to remember is to reduce cooking time by 30 to 50 percent (some experimentation required).
2006-11-03 09:42:05 · answer #1 · answered by stevewbcanada 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Convection ovens/fan ovens heat air that is then circulated in the oven by an embedded high temperature fan.
By moving heated air past the food, convection ovens can operate at a lower temperature than a standard conventional oven and they can cook food more quickly. A convection oven uses convection currents to heat the food. Convection ovens also generally do not have "hot spots" and thus cook more evenly. They are mostly used in industrial and commercial applications, but can be purchased for domestic use.
With a convection oven there will be about a 25 to 30% reduction in cooking temperature and a 21% reduction in cooking time, compared to a conventional oven (however this comparison depends on certain factors, such as how much food is being cooked at once or if airflow is being restricted by using an oversized baking tray for example).
Convection ovens demand a premium with basic home models costing approximately 40% more than a functionally equivalent conventional oven.
Another form of a convection oven is an impingement oven. This type of oven is often used to cook pizzas in restaurants. Impingement ovens have a high flow rate of hot air from both above and below the food. The air flow is directed onto food which usually passes through the oven on a conveyor belt. Air flow rates can range between 1-5 m/s. Impingement ovens can achieve a much higher heat transfer than a conventional oven.
2006-11-03 17:53:32 · answer #2 · answered by Jazz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excellent.
A convection oven has a fan inside to spread around the heat more evenly. Great for baking cookies.
2006-11-03 17:41:38 · answer #3 · answered by Plasmapuppy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi old timer, My boyfriend bought a "state-of-the-art" oven several years ago. It had both conventional/convection oven. We use the convection oven a lot. It is really worth investing in one (maybe not "top" of the line, they can get pricey) but I highly recommend them. I had never used one before..but I love it now! XOXO Moonpie
2006-11-03 17:45:33 · answer #4 · answered by Metallicamoon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love mine.....after watching "Hells Kitchen" I obtained one of "Chefs
Ramsey's' cookbooks only to find that recipes are intended for convection cooking. Anyway I'm going to Culinary School so it was a realistic investment for me. I got the Waring and like I said, it's awesome and every chef I've met uses them for perfection in the cooking process (it eliminates those common cold spots experienced when using a regular oven)
2006-11-03 18:07:33 · answer #5 · answered by lcsotter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's GREAT! It cuts down baking time almost by 1/2, because hot air is circulated around the foods you are baking. Get one - you won't regret it!
2006-11-03 17:43:59 · answer #6 · answered by OC Mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it cooks faster than a regular oven and its great for baking
2006-11-03 17:42:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋