On 5/18/2013 6:10 PM, Cheryl wrote:
> On 5/17/2013 5:12 PM, dsi1 wrote:
>>
>> Having forced circulation using a fan is a good idea in a small oven
>> because space for air to move tends to be limited and the heating
>> elements are a lot closer to the food which can cause hot spots. Using a
>> fan makes a small oven act like a bigger oven. I used to roast a whole
>> chicken in a cheap convection oven which was essentially a toaster oven
>> with a fan. It worked great.
>
> My toaster oven has convection but since I've never used one without I
> have nothing to compare it to. It cooks evenly though.
>

I'm not familiar with convection toaster ovens. My guess is that they'd
be bigger than a regular toaster oven and also cost more. What would be
useful is one that could roast a whole chicken or meatloaf evenly while
not occupying a lot of space. What kind do you have? Thanks.