{"id":137,"date":"2017-11-28T23:31:35","date_gmt":"2017-11-28T23:31:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uakc.net\/blog\/?p=137"},"modified":"2018-06-21T02:34:06","modified_gmt":"2018-06-21T02:34:06","slug":"how-to-use-convection-oven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uakc.net\/blog\/how-to-use-convection-oven\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Use A Convection Oven"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"\/\/uakc.net\/Product\/Kitchen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The modern kitchen<\/a> is not complete without a powerful oven, and for fast and efficient cooking results you\u2019ll definitely want to invest in a convection oven.<\/p>\n<p>Convection ovens offer specialized settings that heat the appliance differently than conventional ovens, reducing cooking times and helping you achieve even oven-cooked results. But many homeowners are unsure of how to use their convection ovens. To help you take advantage of your appliance, we\u2019ve gathered some helpful information on how to use a convection oven.<\/p>\n<h2>Convection Ovens vs. Conventional Ovens<\/h2>\n<p>Convection and conventional ovens will both effectively cook or bake your items, but the key difference is the way that they heat food. Conventional ovens cook food by surrounding it with hot air, while convection ovens circulate hot air for cooking.<\/p>\n<p>A convection unit features a fan in the back of the oven, and when it\u2019s convection setting is turned on, the appliance blows hot air throughout the inside of the unit. Compared to conventional oven cooking, this air circulation promotes fast and even heating. With conventional settings, hot air simply sits within the oven\u2019s interior, which can potentially lead to slower cooking and uneven results.<\/p>\n<h2>When to Use Convection Settings<\/h2>\n<p>Most modern ovens offer convection cooking settings, but these settings are not ideal for every cooking scenario. That said, you\u2019ll definitely want to use your appliance\u2019s convection setting when:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Roasting Meat or Vegetables: <\/strong>Roasted dishes benefit from the drier cooking environment that convection settings provide. These conditions help create crispy skin on meat and yield caramelized exteriors for vegetables.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Baking pies and pastries: <\/strong>Convection cooking creates steam and melts fat fast, offering more \u201clift\u201d in pastries and pie dough.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toasting or dehydrating food: <\/strong>Convection cooking natural creates a dry atmosphere that removes moisture from food, making it an ideal option for toasting or dehydrating dishes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s also worth noting that you should not use convection settings when cooking delicate dishes or desserts. This is because blowing of the convection fan can endanger the integrity of the dish, separating baking batters or creating lopsided results in other delicate foods.<\/p>\n<h2>Convection Oven Cooking Tips<\/h2>\n<p>Convection oven settings are significantly different from conventional settings, and you\u2019ll need to keep a few things in mind when cooking with convection.<\/p>\n<p>First, remember to lower the standard oven temperature for whatever you\u2019re cooking by 25 degrees Fahrenheit. The convection settings promote stronger overall heat, and lowering the temperature will ensure whatever you\u2019re making isn\u2019t overcooked or burned. You should also be sure to check your food earlier than the recommended cooking time, as convection settings will cook food faster than normal.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you also need to ensure that air can properly flow through your oven for the convection process to work. You should try to use trays and pans with lower sides, as this will help air flow over your food and through your oven. You should also avoid covering oven shelves with foil.<\/p>\n<h2>Superior Convection Ovens For Today\u2019s Kitchens<\/h2>\n<p>A convection oven is a great addition to any kitchen, helping you cook and bake a variety of items effectively and efficiently. With some knowledge on how the convection cooking process works, you\u2019ll be able to take advantage of all the benefits your oven offers, bolstering the culinary possibilities of your home.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a new oven, consider using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uakc.com\/cooking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this online collection of cooking appliances<\/a> or <a href=\"\/\/uakc.net\/Contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact a home appliance expert<\/a> for additional assistance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":139,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[114],"tags":[76,109,107,108,19,20,40,10],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uakc.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/137"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uakc.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uakc.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uakc.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uakc.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=137"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/uakc.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/137\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":140,"href":"https:\/\/uakc.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/137\/revisions\/140"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uakc.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/139"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uakc.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=137"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uakc.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=137"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uakc.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=137"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}