As the interest in baking becomes more popular, choosing the right baking oven becomes particularly important. As a professional kitchen equipment supplier, we are committed to bringing customers a more accurate and convenient baking experience. Whether it is home baking or professional production, understanding the difference between a convection oven and a regular oven can help you make the best choice under different needs and ensure that every baking achieves the ideal effect. Next, we will explain the differences between these two ovens to help you fully understand the advantages of our equipment. 

1. What is a convection oven?

The convection oven is a heating method that uses fans and heating elements to move air around the oven, ensuring even heat distribution. This way, the heated air doesn't just sit at the bottom or top of the oven but circulates to cover every part of the food. This even heat distribution helps reduce over-drying or uneven baking on the surface of the food.

To help you visualize it, imagine a convection oven as a stream of hot air moving through it, quickly removing moisture from the surface of the food while ensuring that the heat penetrates every corner.

2. The difference between a convection oven and a regular oven

Although both ovens have the goal of heating food to a toasty state, they have significant differences in how they operate. Here are the main differences between the two:

3. When to use a convection oven?

The convection oven is great for foods that need to be heated evenly, especially when you need to bake multiple layers or multiple ingredients in the oven at the same time. Here are some typical applications:

• Cookies and snacks: The convection oven ensures that each cookie receives even heat, so the cookies are crispier on the outside and softer on the inside.

• Grilling meats and vegetables: The convection oven not only keeps meats crispy on the outside and tender on the inside but also helps vegetables caramelize evenly and add flavor.

• Pizza: Using a convection oven can evenly heat each part of the pizza, making the crust crispier instead of burning the bottom.

For example, if you want a crispy and delicious pizza, convection oven is the ideal choice. Traditional baking methods may cause the bottom to be overcooked or the top to be undercooked, but a convection oven allows hot air to penetrate every corner from all sides, making the surface of the pizza more even and the crust crispier.

4. When not to use a convection oven?

Although a convection oven is very efficient, not all foods are suitable for this method. Some delicate baked goods, such as cakes, mousses, and delicate desserts, may require a gentler, more stable heat source, so a conventional oven is more appropriate. The fan of a convection oven may cause the surface of these foods to form a crust prematurely, affecting the final effect.

5. How to use a convection oven better in the kitchen?

For those who own a convection oven or an oven with a convection oven setting, it is important to master the use of a convection oven. Here are some suggestions:

• Preheat the oven: Although a convection oven can improve efficiency, it is still recommended to preheat the oven before adding food to ensure that the temperature in the oven is stable.

• Reduce the number of layers of ingredients: Although a convection oven allows multiple levels to be heated at the same time, try to avoid overlapping too many foods. Air movement needs space to ensure even heat.

• Adjust the temperature: Generally speaking, when using a convection oven, you can reduce the temperature in the recipe by about 20°C. Because the hot air movement speeds up the cooking process, too high a temperature may cause the surface of the food to burn.

Convection oven is not only the evolution of traditional baking, it can bring more possibilities to your kitchen. If you want to bake crispy and tender food or improve the efficiency of cooking multiple dishes at the same time, a convection oven will be a powerful tool that cannot be ignored. Try adding convection oven mode to your baking process to optimize the effect of each dish! If you have any questions during use, please feel free to contact us, or share your baking experience with everyone in the comment area.