Does this oven cook premade junk food (like breaded and battered) up nice and crispy? like the ones they use at costco when they demo products?
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I would assume so. I have not tried any of that as of yet. I have cooked link-sausage and it gets really nice and done. Not quite the same as your question. I wish I could be of more help. I should try some just so I know.
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Yes, this oven does cook premade junk food breaded or battered up nicely. I do cook frozen fish and chips in it a lot. It comes out excellent.
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I've used mine to cook Celeste Pizza (supposed to be made in the microwave - blah!) and it comes out terrific. I've used it to reheat other fast foods and they turn out well too. Hope this helps.
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I have not used my oven very much. We have yet to move into our cabin. I would not ordinarily bake a lasagna or cake in this oven. I prefer using my regular stove oven. I would try muffins and I do cook fish toaster ovens. We did try toasting four sliced of bread and English muffins and it did a good job. I think we will be happy with our purchase.
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I am curious about the same thing - this oven looks perfect for my family EXCEPT the non stick interior - PFOA is no joke people. Stay as far away from non stick as you can get. If I end up ordering this oven, it will only be if I find out the non stick does not contain perfluorocarbons. Look them up. They are bad news.
2229967
Yes to all. Do not over think this device. It is an oven. Quick heating. Compact. User-friendly controls. You'll like it. If not, return it. Higher price at retail stores. I found best price here.
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I have not turned over the items I have cooked on it. I have mostly used this for frozen french fries or warming up those that I could not finish from a cafe. I have also warmed up fried chicken and it seemed to regain its crispyness. I warmed up pizza but did not notice that it got crispy.
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While I haven't cooked these items in this oven, I don't see why not. The oven rack height is adjustable, so you should be able to readily roast (bake) or broil such things satisfactorily. My only complaint with this oven is that the light-dark toast adjustment is lousy -- although the dial spins 180 degrees, the actual range between no brow and burnt is only about 15 degrees -- making it very difficult to set a desired amount of toasting -- very bad design that could have been easily done differently. It's good for baking and broiling and warming things up, but lousy as a toaster.
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Yes it cooks frozen dinners, reheats food, and makes nachos and quesidillas. I wouldn't use it to toast english muffins or bagels since I have a toaster but I suspect you could. It is probably not worth the hassle and electricity to heat up the oven to toast though.
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I've used my oven about a dozen times and have not had to clean it so far. One of the first things I baked was chicken with mushroom soup and sour cream. I've had my oven for about 3 mouths and have used it mostly for baking biscuits. The only negative I have found is that it does not have a light so that you can tell if your are over baking in it. Other than that I really like this oven as it is very nice looking and does do a good job on what I have used it for.
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I have made pizza in the oven (came out great). It turns out that a 7x9 pyrex doesn't fit, so lasagna in that size dish wouldn't work. I have baked a cornish hen and chicken pieces, but haven't tried a whole chicken. Overall, it is a great toaster oven - I just wish you didn't have to wait so long for the good toast!
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Not really, the metal pan gets hot so you can burn yourself just like you would with a regular oven. its a waste of time we used it once then through it out buy some kids bake ware and use your oven since you have to help them and watch them anyway.
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For "easiness" it all depends if this unit comes with the "browning pan/drip pan" and additional accessories that go along with it. I have all the "bells and whistles" including the tongs, extender ring, etc. And there's five things I would like to mention: The "tongs" I rarely use. I suppose I'm afraid that I'm gonna loose my grip and everything will be flying and it's just easier for me to use an oven mitt. Secondly, get a small pizza oven brick if you're a pizza lover! Thirdly, Check-out Fagors web site for "recipes". (http://www.fagoramerica.com/appliances/small_appliances/specialty_cooking/halogen_tabletop_oven) I'm familiar with conventional/halogen ovens and food cooks really fast. In regards to accessories, I'm sure if you contact Fagor direct, they would be able to point you in the right direction for getting their accessories or, at least the round drip/fry pan. Believe me, I use it every time I cook with my fagor. :) Four, you want to keep your oven clean which is easy to do cuz it's self cleaning. As for grease splattering near the "light" area well ... wipe it down with a damp cloth after every use. However, I don't use "oil" when I cook my fried chicken strips. However, I have used it to "heat up" fried chicken (that I didn't cook myself) but, always used the drip/fry pan. Delicious! :) Fifth, if you really want to maximize your oven - invest in a halogen cook book cuz you'll even get more tips! :) Hope this helps :)
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we have used our in a conventional oven. it works great. food doesn't stick and is easily cleaned. I wish it were bigger!
709391
The pan works perfect with breads, because the perforation give the dough a nice crunch, but leaving the inside nice and soft that is mainly the purpose of this pan. i don't think it will make a difference if the oven is pre-heated or not the pan will work the same. Now the for any bake good before putting it in the oven you will always need to pre-heat unless you are only heating up something.
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I find it easy to clean. I use Dawn dish detergent on a regular scrubber/sponge. I try to clean it right away, once cooled down enough. And, the oven doesn't have a lot of nooks and crannies to worry about. :)
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I don't use it in the oven. It doesn't design for oven. Good for Chinese fast stir fry food. Nonstick fry wok.
641544
Excellent. It does run hot so check your chicken before your normal time that you are use to in your regular oven. Mine works better than my oven ever did.
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Elevation and gas/electric ovens can make a difference in how it bakes up. This is usually pretty good, but I do like the devils food better. I found it to be a tiny bit crumbly, but started subbing coconut oil for butter and fruit juice for water and it is maybe too moist! Experiment with it. :)