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?

[Bumpyroad]

a lot of the frozen and other food I buy says to not cook in a toaster oven.
bumpy

[fuzzyface]

when we are traveling, Linda puts a meal in the crock pot, places the crock pot in the sink wrapped in towels to stabilize it. When we get to our site, I am STARVING after smelling dinner cooking all afternoon.

[D_E_Bishop]

Our Magic Chef oven just took a dump at the start of a trip. Checked many parts stores and everyone had the same or similar answer, "N/A", "obsolete". So until we return home we are using the convection feature of the microwave.

DW was against the convection oven but I said why don't we try it out. Bought some buisquits in a can, came out fine, great in fact. Tried tollhouse cookies, needed to add cooking time and raise, not lower temp as per MC.

Still not sold but saved our buns(joke intended) on this trip. I'll be looking for a fix for oven but not sure if I'll be succesful. Anybody got any ideas in that area?

[hypoxia]

wopachop wrote:
Been meaning to get a rack for the convention microwave.

Are there any racks that are not metal and OK for microwave also?

As Jim@Hitek does, we put the slow cooker in the sink while travelling.

[wopachop]

Been meaning to get a rack for the convention microwave. I find their biggest flaw is only having a heating element up top.

I normally use a big pan with a lid on the propane stove to act like a toaster. I would take a toaster over the microwave anyday.

[JaxDad]

Bird Freak wrote:
Brand name is Aria, model ato 898. Its a 30 qt unit I got from Amazon and Home Depot also carrys it.
Sorry for delay, been camping and no internet.

Thank you sir, I hope you had a fantastic time away.

[Bird_Freak]

JaxDad wrote:

Bird Freak wrote:

JaxDad wrote:
I have found a convection oven outstanding for cooking certain things, most of which I rarely do in S & B, let alone my RV.

There is ONE thing however that I have never found anything that equals it.

Reheating leftover pizza.

Whether just refrigerated a day or two, or frozen for weeks, NOTHING will reheat it such that it tastes like it was just delivered. Nothing.

Our air fryer will. Heats it back just like it was cooked the first time.

Bird,

I have never seen an air fryer that didn’t have a rotating agitator device. Can you share a make & model? It sounds interesting..

Brand name is Aria, model ato 898. Its a 30 qt unit I got from Amazon and Home Depot also carrys it.
Sorry for delay, been camping and no internet.

[Rick_Jay]

Thanks Alex and Tee!

[Alex_and_Tee]

This is the one we have. Bought it at Kohl’s for $189.00 on sale.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ninja-Foodi-Smart-XL-4-in-1-Indoor-Grill-with-4-qt-Air-Fryer-Roast-and-Bake-FG550/521059489?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101064422&&adid=22222222228368037805&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=463026489326&wl4=pla-951966220065&wl5=9011553&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=377855720&wl11=online&wl12=521059489&veh=sem&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz8_ZoOGK8gIV9z2tBh04vAlCEAQYCiABEgJys_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[Rick_Jay]

Alex and Tee,

Would you mind supplying a bit more about the exact model you purchased? It sounds interesting, but a quick search show lots of models with "Ninja XL air fryer" in thier name.

Thanks,

~Rick

[Alex_and_Tee]

We’ve been using a Ninja XL air fryer for several months now. Absolutely awesome appliance. Bacon in 7 minutes. Perfect Filet Mignon and burgers. Gave my $1000 Weber grill to my father-in-law. Definitely going on the road with us along with the crock pot.

[JaxDad]

Bird Freak wrote:

JaxDad wrote:
I have found a convection oven outstanding for cooking certain things, most of which I rarely do in S & B, let alone my RV.

There is ONE thing however that I have never found anything that equals it.

Reheating leftover pizza.

Whether just refrigerated a day or two, or frozen for weeks, NOTHING will reheat it such that it tastes like it was just delivered. Nothing.

Our air fryer will. Heats it back just like it was cooked the first time.

Bird,

I have never seen an air fryer that didn’t have a rotating agitator device. Can you share a make & model? It sounds interesting..

[Bird_Freak]

JaxDad wrote:
I have found a convection oven outstanding for cooking certain things, most of which I rarely do in S & B, let alone my RV.

There is ONE thing however that I have never found anything that equals it.

Reheating leftover pizza.

Whether just refrigerated a day or two, or frozen for weeks, NOTHING will reheat it such that it tastes like it was just delivered. Nothing.

Our air fryer will. Heats it back just like it was cooked the first time.

[chuckftboy]

I agree that the convection oven takes a long time to preheat but it does a great job once you get used to it. I also carry a toaster oven in one of the cabinets but seldom use it for some reason. Maybe next time out I'll do some cheese toast and chili.