Convection oven - phooey, Switched to Toaster oven

[Monkeyman_and_L]

So, first Florida trip for the new rig. We usually aren't in the unit for dinner (Disney and other attractions until late in the day), but for the days when we are, we're taking items that need an oven.

We've been underwhelmed by our convection microwave. Even though the brand and model are well reviewed, that pre-heat time is a pain. We get back from a day of sightseeing, we want to get dinner started and on the table in a predictable time.

So, Monkeylady had an idea. Toaster oven. Inexpensive, and there are models that have a capacity that will work for what we're doing. We can save the convection for the items that don't fit in the toaster oven.

What say you? Any tips or tricks for convection oven? Do you use a toaster oven at all?

[Rice]

Jagtech wrote:
Delonghi countertop convection toaster oven for us. Compact, works admirably. Preheat is only 2 or 3 minutes. We store it in the conventional oven when travelling.

You store it in the propane oven? I store my Black & Decker toaster oven in there, but it's kind of on its last legs and could use replacing. But I didn't think any of the ones out there these days would fit in there--they seem to think bigger is better.

Which model Delonghi do you have?

[F4Jock]

If you don't want to spring for a GE Profile that will cook in combination mode (BTW my roast chicken done therein has a beautiful golden skin too!), try this. Cheaper, fast and works great. Yes. I have one of these too. There is a learning curve with both but well worth it. In this one I've done a great roast chicken with seasoned roast potato wedges on the side in short order! Just remember, a true convection oven is not and never will be as fast to cook as a microwave.

https://www.amazon.com/Oyama-TRO-110C-Turbo-Convection-White/dp/B003XJE60U/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1528922565&sr=8-4&keywords=infrared+oven

[10forty2]

I use a NuWave induction cooktop outside for the majority of all my cooking. I also have a portable Camp Chef LP Stove/Oven for those times when I just can't live without a biscuit! Otherwise, the convection/microwave MIGHT get used to cook a baked potato and that usually bakes in about an hour. The gas stovetop inside the RV is only used to boil water....thinking very seriously about removing it and claiming that space as countertop. I might turn that gas cooktop into an outdoor kitchen to fry bacon and other stuff at our house instead of stinking up the kitchen!

Toaster oven? Haven't found a need for one. Had one at home and never used it. Opted for a regular pop-up toaster instead.....

[F4Jock]

Get a GE with a combination microwave / convection setting. Faster cooking makes up for preheat. I can do an eight pound oven stuffer to perfection in under 2 hrs!

[67Cutlass]

We found that our Sharp Carousel convention oven/microwave also slow to heat up. We found this Cuisinart Convection oven a great alternative to the larger Sharp. It has a small footprint but still large enough to bake a medium frozen pizza. It has heats evenly while baking. We use it daily. I don't remember the last time we used the oven part of our Sharp.

Cuisinart TOB-135 Deluxe Convection Toaster Oven Broiler, Brushed Stainless

[Sandia_Man]

We love convection ovens including the convection microwave in our rig, although there was a bit of a learning curve it does a great job with nearly everything we have tried. Had to use the operations manual the first few times to get the hang of it, many meals are already programmed into our unit and there is no preheating required. We also enjoy our toaster oven at home, we made sure to purchase one that had a convection feature, gets plenty of use particularly during summer months.

[Jagtech]

Delonghi countertop convection toaster oven for us. Compact, works admirably. Preheat is only 2 or 3 minutes. We store it in the conventional oven when travelling.

[DutchmenSport]

Got one in the house, sitting on the counter taking up space. Used it for a short while and not been touched in years now.

I guess our camping cooking style is different than yours. We fix, pretty much everything, outside on a flat electric griddle. Only on rare occasions do we fix anything inside, other than pop-corn in the microwave oven.

Our gas oven in the camper works OK for us, for the few times we've used it. Took a while to figure out how to make it work best, but we can produce anything from it, baked even and not burnt.

For "toast" English Muffins, we just use a simple 2 slot toaster, or toast bread items over the fire pit.

[Monkeyman_and_L]

Room isn't an issue, dear lord, the counterspace in the kitchen is just insane. As for NOT IN USE storage, we're working on that. Might find a place inside, or just put it in an underbay area.

I figure the heat up time will be reduced due to the smaller chamber. I only know that if a Home based convection range took that long to pre-heat I'd find another range.

I like the slow cooker idea, but we don't use a slow cooker normally. Also somewhat concerned about leaving a heating appliance on when I'm not there. I don't do that at home, the RV gets treated even better than that.

[DrewE]

There's not a lot of practical difference between a convection oven (such as is installed in an RV) and a toaster oven. The convection oven, in convection mode, is basically just a toaster oven with a fan to move the air around inside. Many toaster ovens have a convection or turbo mode where they also have a fan to move the air around inside. I would be slightly surprised if there was much difference in warm-up time for similar sized units.

That said, in my house, I'm rather fond of my toaster oven for smaller cooking jobs, particularly those that don't need super precise or even cooking. It does the job decently.

[wildtoad]

Don’t have convection oven so toaster oven works for us. We simply “store” it on the counter behind the stovetop. Only issue is making sure to run the ceiling vent fan when in use to prevent smoke detector going off.

[magicbus]

Two Jayhawks wrote:
I love toaster ovens. I don't think I want to give up the space to carry one on the RV though.

We carry one in our Class B! Stored in a cabinet under the kitchen counter right next to the coffee maker.

Dave

[Bumpyroad]

I have a counter top toaster oven/convection oven. use that and also my microwave. would not be without the microwave however.
bumpy

[Ed_C]

We use our toaster oven more than the convection.

[Lwiddis]

The preheating of a convection oven reduces cooking time. I like them both.