{"id":231,"date":"2021-04-28T22:00:04","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T22:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toaster.report\/?p=231"},"modified":"2023-04-06T19:29:04","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T19:29:04","slug":"what-is-a-convection-toaster-oven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toaster.report\/what-is-a-convection-toaster-oven\/","title":{"rendered":"Convection Toaster Oven: What is It, How it Works &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Most of us have seen or used a traditional toaster oven but do you know what a convection toaster is? <strong>These handy kitchen appliances can help make your cooking faster and more efficient.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this quick article, we\u2019ll review how a convection toaster oven works, what foods can be cooked in them, and whether or not this appliance is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Article Overview<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/toaster.report\/what-is-a-convection-toaster-oven\/#what-is-a-convection-toaster-oven\" title=\"What is a Convection Toaster Oven?\">What is a Convection Toaster Oven?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/toaster.report\/what-is-a-convection-toaster-oven\/#how-does-a-convection-toaster-oven-work\" title=\"How Does a Convection Toaster Oven Work?\">How Does a Convection Toaster Oven Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/toaster.report\/what-is-a-convection-toaster-oven\/#how-to-use-a-convection-toaster-oven\" title=\"How to Use a Convection Toaster Oven?\">How to Use a Convection Toaster Oven?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/toaster.report\/what-is-a-convection-toaster-oven\/#best-foods-to-cook-in-a-toaster-oven\" title=\"Best Foods to Cook in a Toaster Oven\">Best Foods to Cook in a Toaster Oven<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/toaster.report\/what-is-a-convection-toaster-oven\/#pros-cons-of-a-convection-toaster-oven\" title=\"Pros &amp; Cons of a Convection Toaster Oven\">Pros &amp; Cons of a Convection Toaster Oven<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/toaster.report\/what-is-a-convection-toaster-oven\/#are-convection-toaster-ovens-worth-it\" title=\"Are Convection Toaster Ovens Worth It?\">Are Convection Toaster Ovens Worth It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/toaster.report\/what-is-a-convection-toaster-oven\/#its-convection-cooking-time\" title=\"It\u2019s Convection Cooking Time!\">It\u2019s Convection Cooking Time!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-convection-toaster-oven\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-a-convection-toaster-oven\"><\/span>What is a Convection Toaster Oven?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A convection toaster oven is very similar to a regular toaster oven but with the addition of a fan.<\/strong> Convection toaster ovens cook food quicker and more evenly than a regular toaster oven. They also remove some of the moisture from the air which means things will brown better in a convection toaster oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-does-a-convection-toaster-oven-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-does-a-convection-toaster-oven-work\"><\/span>How Does a Convection Toaster Oven Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Electricity travels to the heating elements inside the convection toaster oven. These elements then create radiant heat, just like in a regular toaster oven, which warms the air inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a traditional toaster oven, the heat rises to the top. But <strong>with a convection toaster oven, the fan circulates the air around evenly inside.<\/strong> This creates a more even cooking and also results in food being cooked faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-use-a-convection-toaster-oven\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-use-a-convection-toaster-oven\"><\/span>How to Use a Convection Toaster Oven?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One thing to consider when using a convection toaster oven is that you will either need to reduce the cooking time or reduce the temperature since these appliances cook faster.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say that you normally cook a recipe in a traditional toaster oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 minutes. With a convection toaster oven, you\u2019ll want to reduce the heat to about 325 degrees Fahrenheit or lower the cooking time to 30-35 minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your convection toaster oven may come with various settings that you can use for cooking or baking. Some of these may include preset functions for cookies or pizza. When using these settings, the time and temperature are automatically set for you. Double-check your recipe to ensure you\u2019re using the right settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-foods-to-cook-in-a-toaster-oven\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"best-foods-to-cook-in-a-toaster-oven\"><\/span>Best Foods to Cook in a Toaster Oven<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many foods cook very well in a toaster oven. <strong>Meat is a great choice<\/strong> for roasting, baking, or broiling, as it browns very nicely in a convection toaster oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also roast <strong>vegetables <\/strong>such as <a href=\"https:\/\/toaster.report\/asparagus-in-a-toaster-oven\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1638\">asparagus<\/a>, sweet potatoes, carrots, or brussels sprouts in a toaster oven. The dry heat keeps them nice and moist inside with a crispy outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Baked goods<\/strong> can also be successfully made in a toaster oven, though you\u2019ll typically need to make smaller batches. Convection toasters ovens are best for pastries or cookies since the dry heat doesn\u2019t have a big impact on them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bread, cakes, and cupcakes are not ideal for convection toaster ovens since they can get overly dry.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Food<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cooking Function<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cooking Time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chicken, Turkey &amp; Beef<\/td><td>Roast<\/td><td>15-45 min<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pastries, Pizza, Pies &amp; Cookies<\/td><td>Bake<\/td><td>10-15 min<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sausages, Steak<\/td><td>Broil<\/td><td>5-10 min<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vegetables<\/td><td>Roast<\/td><td>10-60 min<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Represented cooking times are by no means definitive and are for informational purposes only.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For more detailed cooking time and temperatures on various different food types, I strongly recommend you <a data-lasso-id=\"18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foodsafety.gov\/food-safety-charts\/safe-minimum-internal-temperatures\">check out the official government documentation on food safety regulations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pros-cons-of-a-convection-toaster-oven\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"pros-cons-of-a-convection-toaster-oven\"><\/span>Pros &amp; Cons of a Convection Toaster Oven<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Convection toaster ovens are <strong>ideal if you don\u2019t have the space for a full-size oven in your kitchen.<\/strong> Though they are usually slightly larger than a traditional toaster oven, they will still fit nicely on your countertop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For individuals who live alone, a convection toaster oven is <strong>great for making single-serving meals<\/strong> and for baking smaller quantities of things like cookies or muffins. Larger families may find a convection toaster oven challenging in that it is not large enough to make big meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>main benefit of a convection toaster oven is the speed and efficiency with which it cooks food.<\/strong> The addition of the fan to circulate the air means that your food is being heated from all angles instead of the heat rising to the top of the oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-convection-toaster-ovens-worth-it\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-convection-toaster-ovens-worth-it\"><\/span>Are Convection Toaster Ovens Worth It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Convection toaster ovens are reasonably priced and are a good value kitchen appliance.<\/strong> Particularly for people who are looking to save time and who cook smaller batches of food, the convection toaster oven can be a great option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>These appliances are also very energy efficient.<\/strong> Their small size and effective heating systems make them a good choice for those looking to save on energy costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"it-s-convection-cooking-time\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"its-convection-cooking-time\"><\/span>It\u2019s Convection Cooking Time!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking to bake cookies, cook a roast, or broil some vegetables, a convection toaster oven can do all of these tasks and more. <strong>Save time and energy with a convection toaster oven!<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most of us have seen or used a traditional toaster oven but do you know what a convection toaster is? 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