How Do You Cook In A Convection Oven?
Convection ovens cook just like conventional ovens (electric coils or natural gas heat), except the air inside is blown around by a fan. This evenly distributes the heat, which means there are no hot spots. In other words, it is as hot near the top of the oven as it is near the bottom. Also, because the air is whipping around inside, you can cook several items at the same time without worrying that one food will take on the flavor of another. Best of all, items cooked in convection ovens require lower cooking temperatures and less cooking time. Prepare food items as you would for a conventional oven. Remember that items, no matter how different they are (e.g., ham-and-egg quiche, chocolate chip cookies and twice-baked potatoes) can be cooked in a convection oven together, assuming they require the same temperature. Position the racks of the convection oven before preheating it, as the oven will heat up more quickly than a conventional oven. Preheat the oven to 25 degrees less than what
