Convection baking is a cooking technique that uses a fan to circulate hot air around the food, resulting in faster and more even cooking. When using a convection oven, it’s important to adjust the temperature and cooking time to ensure optimal results. To help with this, here is a handy conversion chart that you can refer to:
When using a convection oven, you typically need to lower the temperature by about 25 degrees Fahrenheit compared to a conventional oven. For example, if a recipe calls for baking at 350°F in a regular oven, you would bake it at 325°F in a convection oven. This adjustment helps prevent the food from cooking too quickly on the outside while remaining undercooked on the inside.
Time Conversion
In addition to adjusting the temperature, you also need to adjust the cooking time when using a convection oven. As a general rule of thumb, you can reduce the cooking time by about 25% when using convection. For example, if a recipe calls for baking for 60 minutes in a regular oven, you would bake it for about 45 minutes in a convection oven. Keep an eye on your food towards the end of the cooking time to prevent overcooking.