Do you need convection in a toaster oven?

Toaster ovens tend to work more like traditional ovens, while convection ovens have the addition of a fan to circulate the hot air. Generally, convection ovens are better for full-scale cooking and toaster ovens are better for heating or browning foods.

The short answer is yes! A toaster oven can replace a regular oven. In fact, when it comes to weighing the distinctions between a toaster and a regular oven, it is all about the fan. Unlike a regular oven, a toaster oven retails with a fan that circulates heat, making the temperature inside more even.

The general rule of thumb when calculating convection temperature is to reduce the heat setting used for a conventional oven by 25 degrees. The reverse holds true when using convection to conventional oven conversions. Increase the heat temperature setting by 25 degrees.

Toaster ovens run only on electricity (it’s a plug-and-use appliance) while convection ovens can run on electricity as well as gas. Convection ovens are usually more costly compared to normal ones. The cooking time of both the convection ovens and toaster ovens (with convectional options) is just the same.

Having a convection toaster oven will speed up cooking time! Convection toaster ovens work by means of a fan that circulates hot air around the oven. By making the air circulate all around the oven, your food gets heated evenly and without cold spots.

Most convection ovens have the option to turn the fan on or off, so you can choose the right baking environment.

Toasting in a toaster is usually considered cooking by (infra red) radiation. But the hot coils touch the toast so an element of heating by conduction occurs as well.

A convection oven has a fan and exhaust system that helps circulate hot air around the cavity of the oven, helping to reduce hot and cool spots and for more even results with multi-rack cooking.

You probably shouldn’t put glassware in toaster ovens Instead, The Brilliant Kitchen recommends ditching the Pyrex for stone, ceramic, and metal bakeware, as they can better withstand high temperatures without the risk of cracking and breaking.

If your toaster oven is digital, check for a small button with a fan symbol or a button labeled Conv or Convection. If your toaster oven has only knobs check the Cooking Functions Knob for a setting labeled Convection or Turbo.

A toaster oven cooks faster, and with more control, than its full-size counterpartand it’s the perfect size for preparing micro-batches of freshly baked treats.