What's a Convection Oven and How Does it Work?

We’ve all heard the term convection oven being used multiple times when shopping around for a new oven. However, if you’re not familiar with the term, that's ok! We’re here to help break down what a convection oven is, how it works, and when it’s best to use the convection settings. Covering all there is to know about this popular oven model, we will help you identify if a convection oven is the right fit for you and your home.

What is a Convection Oven?

Invented in 1967, convection ovens have been around for a while and have recently skyrocketed in popularity. People are starting to discover the benefits this type of oven provides when cooking compared to traditional ovens, but what exactly is a convection oven?

A convection oven is an oven that uses a built-in fan and exhaust system to efficiently circulate hot air over and around the food. The circulation of hot air allows for faster cooking times and ensures your food is evenly cooked every time. Like a traditional oven, a convection oven uses heat to cook food, with the main difference being the use of a fan to circulate hot air.

What are the Benefits of a Convection Oven?

Now that we know how these ovens work, what are the benefits that they offer? Apart from cutting your typical cooking time in half, convection ovens offer multiple benefits for you to enjoy! The convection settings are also great to use for roasting, making baked goods such as pies and cookies, toasting, dehydrating, and whenever you want to achieve the perfect crispiness and golden brown level on your food.

Benefits:

• Faster cooking time
• Helps dishes cook evenly (even on multiple racks)
• Easy to achieve crisp and golden brown food
• Quick pre-heating
• Can efficiently cook more than one dish at a time
• Saves energy
• More precise temperature control
• Can be used for a wide variety of cooking styles

Is a Convection Oven Right For You?

While there is no doubt that convection ovens are a great tool to have in the kitchen, you may be wondering if it’s the right fit for your home. If you are in the market for a new oven, a convection oven is without a doubt worth considering. Offering you faster cooking times and the ability to efficiently cook a variety of cooking styles, they are a great addition to any kitchen. However, there are a few drawbacks to these appliances that you should be aware of before purchasing.

The Best Convection Ovens

GE 30" Free-Standing Gas Convection Range with No Preheat Air Fry

This modern GE gas convection range oven with no preheat air fry is filled with industry-leading technology to enhance your cooking experience. Available in four stylish colors for you to choose from, its timeless and sleek design looks great in any kitchen. With a self-clean option to take the hassle out of cleaning your oven and state-of-the-art convection technology to perfectly cook your food, what’s not to love?

Top Features:

• No preheat air fry
• Convection
• Self-clean with steam clean
• Integrated griddle
• Power boil burner
• Edge-to-edge cooktop

GE 30" Free-Standing Electric Convection Range with No Preheat Air Fry

Similar to the model above, this GE convection range with no preheat air fry runs on electricity instead of gas and is also available in four modern colors. With a no preheat air fry, you can prepare healthier and crispier versions of your favorite recipes in half the time. If you decide not to use the air fry setting, you can still conveniently preheat your oven in half the time with the fast preheat option! This model is perfect for anyone who is on a time crunch but still wants to prepare amazing chef-worthy meals.

Top Features:

• No preheat air fry
• Convection
• Fast preheat
• Fifth element warming zone
• Self-clean with steam clean

LG 6.3 cu ft. Smart Wi-Fi Enabled Fan Convection Electric Range with Air Fry & EasyClean

If you are looking for a great performing oven that not only gets the job done but gives you expert recommendations on recipes, cooking times, and settings, then this is the oven for you. With the simple use of an app, the LG smart oven allows you to browse through amazing recipes with the perfect setting and timing recommendations for your oven. You can also monitor your oven and automatically receive maintenance alerts straight to your smartphone with the ThinQ app.

Top Features:

• Air fry option
• Fast oven cleaning option
• Wifi connectivity
• Print-proof fingerprint and smudge-resistant finish
• ThinQ Care
• 6.3 cu.ft. capacity

LG 5.8 cu ft. Smart Wi-Fi Enabled Fan Convection Gas Range with Air Fry & EasyClean

This LG smart WiFi convection gas range is the appliance you never knew you needed. With convenient wifi connectivity that gives you instant access to hundreds of recipes and allows you to control your oven from your smartphone, your kitchen experience will never be the same. Wide grate designs give you more room to cook, while the fast oven-cleaning feature makes cleaning a breeze. Whether you are always on the go or simply value convenience and great meals, this is the perfect oven for your kitchen.

Top Features:

• Built-in air fry
• Easy clean feature
• Wide grate design
• ThinQ care
• Convection
• Wifi connectivity
• Ultraheat BTU burner boils

Start Searching For The Perfect Oven!

When you are ready to purchase your next oven, stop by one of our store locations in Polo or Sterling, Illinois, to browse a wide selection of furniture and kitchen appliances. We carry a wide inventory of top products from the best-selling brands such as GE, LG, Maytag, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, and more to ensure you find exactly what you are looking for.

Contact us or head on over to our stores, where one of our experts can offer professional assistance in helping you find the right appliance to match your budget and needs.