Baking – Convection microwave oven capable of only 200C

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I am thinking of getting my first convection microwave oven but the specs indicate it's only capable of a maximum of 200C in convection mode. Is this good enough for roasting chicken and baking pizza, breads and cakes?

Best Answer

I have two, of which I use one regularly. They're fine for pizza, pasta bakes, pies and casseroles. I haven't tested them for cake but the top of a tall cake would be likely to brown a little fast. That's easily fixed with foil. This is because there's more direct top heat than in most ovens, which won't hurt when you're cooking pizza.

Be sure to get one that has a proper convection mode. Check the manual in advance for instructions relating to metal cookware - if they don't say you can use it in convection mode, don't buy. When you buy it, put it on to convection with some crushed up foil in there. If it sparks, take it back as missold.

Combination modes are useful for some things but not anything you'd call baking.