- Microwave convection ovens are two appliances in one. The oven can work as both a traditional microwave and as a convection oven. The difference between a convection oven and conventional oven is how the food is cooked. Conventional ovens use the heated oven, either gas- or electric-powered, to maintain a temperature for baking or roasting. Convection ovens circulate heated air in the cooking chamber to cook the food.
- The microwave works as one might expect. These combination ovens may feature a larger cooking space or use more power than traditional countertop, over-the-range or compact models. Food is set on the oven's china or glass rotating plate and cooked according to specifications.
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As mentioned previously, the convection oven uses super-heated air to cook food thoroughly. These ovens can raise the temperature inside of the oven to more than 500 degrees. Food is set on a special tray or a pan, which is set on the tray and cooked. Most ovens have presets based on the type of food, quantity and/or weight, and there are a number of cookbooks that provide recipes.
The advantage of using this convection oven is that it adds a second roasting or baking option in the kitchen. Rather than cooking the food by drawing out the water from it and steaming it (like a microwave), the convection can brown and crisp foods on the outside.
