How do you cook two things in the oven at the same time?

If one dish calls for a roasting temp of 325F and another calls for 375F, you can meet in the middle and cook both at 350F. Most ovens are usually off by about 25 degrees, so both should be fine. The exception is baked goods, which do require a specific temperature.

Cooking time will range between 40 and 50 minutes, depending on whether you wrap them in aluminum foil, what other ingredients you use and the performance of your oven. According to Fine Cooking, baking potatoes or other foods in the convection oven takes about 25 percent less time compared to a traditional oven.

Use a paring knife or fork to poke the sweet potato 8-10 times. Covered dish- Place the sweet potato in a covered microwave-safe dish. Cook- Microwave on high for 3 minutes, then carefully flip the sweet potato over. Microwave on high for another 2-4 minutes (* longer for large potatoes!)

In a convection oven, bake the potatoes at 375 for 45 to 50 minutes and turn them halfway through the cooking time.

80 minutes at 350 degrees F. Place the potato directly on the oven rack in a preheated oven.

Overall, the convection oven setting is a great choice if you want a crisp, quick, product, but if you want your dish to maintain moisture or rise before it is finished baking, then stick with the conventional oven.

While microwaving to completely cook the potato will result in a soft and mealy Russet, cooking in the microwave for just 5 to 6 minutes before placing in the oven keeps the potato’s original texture.

For 1 medium-sized potato, start with 5-6 minutes. For 2 medium-sized potatoes, start with 10-11 minutes microwave time. For 4 potatoes, start with 15-16 minutes in the microwave. When the time is up, get a towel or oven mitt and gently squeeze the sides of the potato.

As a general guide line with the convection oven you can bake the potatoes at 375 degrees F versus a higher temp in a conventional oven. Still, I have found 400 degrees F for 55-60 minutes works well and the potatoes are fully cooked when they reach 210 degrees F.

Convection ovens cook food faster than conventional ovens. To cook in a convection oven, follow this easy formula: reduce the temperature by 25 degrees or reduce the cooking time by 25%. Some ovens today even offer convection conversion, completely eliminating any guesswork!

The convection bake circulates air, which results in a steady, dry temperature. This means that foods will cook faster and the surface of foods will be dry. While these settings make for a delicious roasted chicken, your cake may not fare so well. For cakes, we recommend using your regular bake mode.

When to use convection. Convection cooking is ideal for foods that do better in a dry climate and where you want to encourage browning and crisping. So roasting meats, potatoes and vegetables are all ideal, and it’s great for reheating things like fried chicken or baking pizza.

Heat oven to 450F. Yep, you read the temperature right. The oven needs to be extra hot, so that the potato skins will crisp up quickly. Prepare your baking sheet. If you happen to own a wire cooling rack, I highly recommend placing one on top of a baking sheet, so that the potatoes can cook evenly on all sides.

Convection Bake uses a fan and exhaust system to circulate heat. In contrast, a regular bake does not use a fan. In a standard oven, the hot air fills the oven cavity without circulating, which can create hot and cool spots.

Any size will do, although larger potatoes might need an extra minute. Also, if you’re cooking more than one potato, try to get potatoes that are all roughly the same size so they cook at the same rate.