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—aka the oven that we really can’t get rid of, despite its bulkiness—might actually do more than we initially thought. Aside from baking, broiling, and roasting, most ovens these days feature a not-so-hidden function that we really wish we had noticed sooner. Lo and behold, the convection setting., you might see a setting deemed"convection," which is really a sneaky culinary synonym for air frying.
To really understand what makes convection cooking so similar to air frying, we first need to break down the anatomy of an oven. A traditional one typically features a top and bottom heating element ; meanwhile, a convection ovenThink of an air fryer as a mini convection oven that cooks food to peak crunchy perfection using the same technology, just in a basket rather than a sheet pan.
Now that we're up to speed on the technology of air frying , how should we use our oven's convection setting, and when?First things first, you’ll want to make sure your oven is equipped with a convection setting. Yes, this may sound obvious, but not all ovens will have the feature . However, most ovens made in the last decade or so will likely include a convection setting.
To ensure that you achieve the highest level of crunch, there are a few things you should keep in mind. First, you’ll still want to give your food a good shake and toss halfway through cooking to make sure every angle of your fries or veggies gets uniformly crispy. Then, for even better circulation, you might consider lining a baking sheet with a cooling rack and placing your ingredients on top of it, which allows even more airflow and exposure to the oven's heat as your dish cooks.
Now, although this setting will quickly become your new BFF for cooking things like fries, tots, and veggies, it’s not great for every type of dish. For example, anything that requires a low and slow cook time and minimal disturbance to the surface, like a cake, souffle, or custard. But after a few fries , we’re confident that this will feel as easy-peasy as cooking in your air fryer.
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