How To Cook Lamb In A Halogen Oven? All Answers

1. Halogen ovens (turbo cookers) are viewed by some people as an energy efficient and healthy alternative to traditional ovens. Similar to conventional ovens, a halogen oven can also produce brown and crispy food. It has previously been reported in the media that eating food cooked with halogen ovens may increase the intake of carcinogens similar to those produced by barbecuing. This has raised public concerns about food safety when using halogen ovens.

Introduction to the Halogen Oven

1. In general, a halogen oven consists of a glass bowl with a lid containing a fan and halogen lamps. When turned on, infrared rays (or more precisely, far infrared rays) are emitted from the halogen lamps to generate heat. The fan circulates hot air over and around the food. The halogen oven can be used to roast, grill, bake, steam, grill or dehydrate food without the need for preheating.

2. When foods are exposed to infrared radiation, large amounts of energy are transmitted in a short period of time. The energy causes water molecules and organic compounds such as proteins, fats and starches to vibrate/rotate, creating heat that kills microorganisms and gives food a brown and crispy surface. In the food industry, infrared is used as a means of thermal disinfection to inactivate bacteria, spores, yeast and mold in liquid and solid food. With infrared disinfection, freshly baked bread can be preserved for longer without the addition of preservatives. It can also be used to dehydrate vegetables for preservation.

Food safety when using halogen ovens

1. The cooking process of halogen oven is also a type of dry heat cooking, using either air or fat as the cooking medium. A higher temperature can be achieved compared to moist heat cooking, which uses water and steam as the cooking medium.

2. During the dry heat cooking process, the high temperature (typically well above 100°C) can cause chemical changes in the main components of food (i.e. carbohydrates, fats and proteins) and subsequently generate process impurities such as polycyclic acrylamide, aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and heterocyclic amines (HCAs). Acrylamide and certain PAHs and HCAs have been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals, while benzo[a]pyrene, a PAH, is carcinogenic to humans.

3. The formation of HCAs and PAHs depends on the type of meat, the cooking method and the degree of doneness. Muscles (the protein-rich part of meat) that are cooked at high temperatures or cooked for a long time tend to form HCAs. Cooking methods that expose meat, particularly high-fat meat, to smoke or char contribute to the formation of PAHs. These impurities are found in charred foods, grilled meats and “Siu Mei” etc.

4. On the other hand, acrylamide is an unintentional impurity generated during the cooking of food, generally at temperatures above 120°C. Information shows that acrylamide is formed when certain foods, particularly plant-based foods that are high in carbohydrates and low in protein, are cooked at high temperatures, such as: B. when deep-frying, roasting or baking. Important foods with higher levels of acrylamide include potato chips, crisps, coffee, pastries, cookies, bread, rolls, and toast. Additionally, a study conducted by the Center for Food Safety identified certain stir-fry vegetables, including Chinese cabbage, water spinach, zucchini and onions, as having relatively high levels of acrylamide.

5. According to the available product information of certain types of halogen ovens, the temperature setting of the oven can be between 50°C and 250°C, and the high temperature is comparable to certain types of dry heat cooking listed in the table below. Therefore, it is believed that said process impurities resulting from high-temperature cooking may also be present in foods cooked in a halogen oven, depending on the time and temperature of cooking, etc.

Temperature of dry heat cooking methods:

Methods Cooking temperatures Frying ~160 °C – 180 °C Baking up to ~220 °C Charcoal grilling up to ~370 °C Gas/electric grilling up to ~315 °C

6. However, halogen ovens carry an emitter that releases infrared radiation, transferring large amounts of energy in a short time. This can help reduce cooking time, which in turn can reduce the concentration of certain process contaminants in food.

7. With regard to the risk of PAH, a halogen oven is a safer choice than a charcoal grill for cooking grilled meat because it does not expose the meat to smoke and avoids direct contact of the meat with flames.

Advice for users

Use lower temperatures to get a grilling effect.

Avoid overindulging in grilled meats, including those cooked in a halogen oven.

Do not overheat the food, but make sure the food is thoroughly cooked.

Eat a balanced and healthy diet by eating lots of fruit and vegetables.

Cook foods thoroughly, especially poultry and meat, which should be cooked until the juices run clear and no pink color remains.

Avoid eating charred foods

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October 2013

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Welcome back to Air Fryer Bro, the place we bring you all about air fryers! Today we’re going to look at another one of my pet troubles! The Whole Hot Air Fryer vs. Halogen Oven! are they the same are they different Which one is better? Should I buy an air fryer or a halogen oven? Hopefully by the end of this article you will have a better idea!

I say it’s a pet nuisance because I hear people tell me that an air fryer is the same thing as a halogen oven, when I know they’re actually quite different 🙂

What is an air fryer?

An air fryer is like a supercharged version of an oven. It uses a heating element combined with a powerful fan. This powerful fan aggressively circulates the very hot air coming from the heating element around the air fryer. This circulation of very hot air is what cooks the food. Hence the name air fryer!

Air fryer manufacturers like to dress up this process in something fancy, but that’s essentially what it is. A way to cook food with hot air! For example, Philips likes to refer to its hot air circulation as Turbostar technology!

What types of hot air fryers are there?

There are two main types of air fryers on the market today. I would define them like this:

The bucket style hot air fryer

This was the first hot air fryer first launched by Philips. They mimicked the deep fryers they were trying to replace.

I call them bucket style because the main cooking compartment is bucket style and the cooking basket lifts up and out of that compartment.

This air fryer from Ninja Foodi is a typical example of a bucket style hot air fryer. Click on the image to continue viewing on Amazon.

The oven style hot air fryer

A new installment in the world of air fryers was the oven style air fryer. This was an obvious move for air fryer manufacturers as it helps with the capacity issue many early adopters were having. Bucket-style air fryers limit the amount of cooking space you need for cooking, and unless you have one of the larger ones, you’ll likely experience times when you have to cook your food in batches. Especially if you’re cooking for a decent family.

With oven style, the grates really help alleviate this problem. Arranging food on shelves is much more space-saving. You still have the same cooking style of a bucket-style air fryer, only in the form of a table-top oven.

A typical example of an oven style air fryer would be this Innsky model below. If you want to learn more, click the image to view it on Amazon.

What is a halogen oven?

Long before I got into air fryers, I had experience with halogen ovens. I’ve lived in Asia for a while, a part of the world where built-in ovens aren’t often found. These halogen ovens were my first attempt at adding an oven-like appliance to my kitchen setup.

Most of the halogen ovens you will see are based around a large glass bowl. The heating element and a fan are built into the lid of the glass bowl. You simply place the food you want to prepare in the glass bowl or on a grid placed there.

Maybe you’re sitting there thinking, “Aren’t those the exact same things as air fryers?” Well, the simple answer is no. The whole reason they are called halogen ovens is because they use a halogen bulb as the main heat source.

The heat from this halogen lamp is pushed around the glass shell with a small fan.

Using a halogen oven is quite a surreal experience as the food you are cooking is illuminated by the halogen lamp within the appliance.

A typical example would be this Big Boss example below. You can click the image to continue viewing this product on Amazon.

Now that we’ve talked about what these two kitchen appliances are, let’s talk about how they compare. I feel in a good position to do this as I have had good experiences with both devices. Of course, some of the factors I use for comparison are subjective and may vary depending on your situation or opinion about cooking food 🙂

Air Fryer VS Halogen Oven?

Here are my top nine points of comparison. You know you can trust me when we didn’t round the list up to ten just for the sake of it 🙂

1. Halogen ovens are generally larger than air fryers.

As someone who has used air fryers a lot over the past few years, the cooking capacity of an air fryer is generally quite small. The largest hot air fryers are around the 13 liter mark. I believe this is due to the limitations of air frying technology. You must maintain a very intense heat source to achieve the air frying effect, which is more difficult to achieve the larger the cooking cavity used. For this reason, the first hot air fryers were quite small at around 3 to 4 liters. They’ve improved this a bit now, but it can still be limiting for larger families. This is helped by the introduction of hot air fryers, but the problem is still not fully resolved.

A halogen oven, on the other hand, is a fairly large appliance compared to an air fryer. I’ve seen halogen ovens as large as 19 liters and some models even come with extension rings to increase the capacity of the oven even further. For example, it’s easy to fit a whole chicken in a halogen oven, while it’s always a bit cramped in most air fryers!

2. Hot air fryers get a little closer to the fried food.

The downside to the size advantage that halogen ovens have is the fact that they can’t offer as powerful a cooking style as the air fryer offers. An air fryer is meant to compete with deep fryers, so they are much better at crisping and air frying food than a halogen oven. Yes, you can get some sort of crisping, but it’s not at air fryer level.

3. Halogen ovens are easier to clean.

As mentioned above, pretty much all halogen ovens consist of a glass bowl with the heating element and controls placed in the lid. This makes them really easy to clean. Simply wipe the lid with a cloth and take the glass bowl to the sink to wash with soapy water. In general, glass is much easier to clean than the metal found in most air fryers!

Don’t get me wrong, most air fryers aren’t difficult to clean! Only harder than a typical halogen oven. Also, the heating element of an air fryer is almost always exposed. This means food can get on it and need to be cleaned. Whereas the halogen bulb in a halogen oven is always hidden and has an easy-to-wipe cover.

4. Air fryers have a wider range of cooking styles.

From my experience with halogen ovens I would just use them like a small regular oven. While an air fryer often allows you to dehydrate and fry foods. You cannot dry in a halogen oven as there is no venting system to let the cyclic air escape.

5. Air fryers cook faster than halogen ovens.

I’ve owned two halogen ovens and two air fryers in my life, and for me, the air fryer has always cooked faster. My experience with the halogen oven is that its cooking times are closer to those of a regular convection oven, while my air fryer can sometimes cut those times in half. This makes a world of difference when you need to quickly cook a meal.

6. Halogen ovens are often cheaper.

If you compare the commonly used air fryers and halogen ovens, the halogen ovens are usually cheaper. These halogen ovens are usually between $40 and $60. Yes, there are more expensive models on the market, but rarely does a halogen oven cost the $100 mark. At this price you certainly don’t have to buy a halogen oven.

When buying a typical air fryer, you’re far more likely to touch or exceed $100. For example, the best-selling air fryer right now is around the $130 mark.

7. Halogen ovens have no peeling basket problem.

One of the big problems air fryers have is non-stick coating peeling. Both the cooking chamber and the cooking basket of an air fryer are often covered with such a coating. Unfortunately, many current manufacturers are struggling to make an air fryer that doesn’t have that non-stick coating peeling off in a year!

Since a halogen oven works primarily with glass, they don’t have such problems. You could say that glass is a cleaner material than metals with non-stick coatings. Just look at non-stick frying pans, they too can suffer from a similar problem!

8. Halogen ovens use less plastic.

Another benefit of a halogen oven is the fact that the base, which is primarily glass, keeps this kitchen utensil away from plastics that many consumers dislike. An air fryer often has a plastic body and if you look at reviews online you will see a fairly large number of people complaining about the plastic smell of their air fryer. Even that plastic smell transfers to their food and makes it taste weird. When using a halogen oven, such problems occur much less often.

9. Air fryer is way sexier!

If you aim for a stylish kitchen, an air fryer is for you! I mean, having a glass bowl with a “funny” lid in your kitchen isn’t exactly inspiring. And the design of most halogen stoves is pretty simple and not adventurous. The hot air fryer, on the other hand, looks like a deep fryer from the space age! They have much slimmer and sexier (in my opinion anyway) designs. When someone sees an air fryer on your kitchen countertop, they’re far more likely to show interest, that’s for sure!

Yes, halogen ovens have been around longer, but they’ve never had the buzz around them that air fryers have. This is made even clearer by the fact that halogen oven manufacturers have even started labeling them as air fryers to share in the craze! Looking at Google’s all-time trend charts for both devices, it’s obvious which one gets more public attention.

Which kitchen appliance would I buy, air fryer or halogen oven?

With these comparative articles, it always turns out in the end which device best suits your requirements. Since I cannot know all the requirements, I will only talk about the reasons for my personal situation. I’ve owned both an air fryer and a halogen oven over the years and when I compare the two, this is what came out!

The halogen oven is too much like a normal oven for me and offers too little beyond that. The type of cooking offered is not intense enough to produce an “air fried” flavor. To me, this trumps all other factors discussed above. They don’t make enough of a difference for me to justify switching to a halogen oven. Compared to a full-fledged air fryer, the halogen oven feels like a watered-down version to me. If you want something more in-line with a small oven, the halogen oven might be your choice, but that’s not the case for me.

If you disagree with me, I’d love to hear all about your opinions in the comments section below. Your use case could be completely different than mine! At the end of the day, I hope I have at least given you the most important factors to consider when purchasing any of these kitchen appliances. You can then weigh in your mind what works best for you.

Grilled leg of lamb

Lamb is a very flavorful meat, especially when served with a homemade mint sauce, and is perfect for Easter Sunday lunch.

Servings Prep/Cook Time Difficulty Level 8 3 hrs + 30 min resting time 1

The photo you can see is a leg of lamb that is medium to well done, but if you like your meat pink in the middle, cook it a little shorter.

How to cook roast lamb

Brush a grate in a frying pan with oil. Place the roast leg of lamb on the grid, fat-side up. Cut small slits in the top of the lamb. Press the garlic and rosemary into the slits. Brush the lamb with olive oil, then season with sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper.

Put in an oven preheated to 180 degrees. Roast 25 to 30 minutes per 500 grams for medium or until lamb is cooked to your preference. To test, press the meat down with tongs. The lamb will be tender when cooked medium-rare, and you’ll feel a slight resistance when it’s medium-rare.

Carefully remove the roaster from the oven. Cover the lamb with foil to keep warm and let rest for 15 to 20 minutes. Use a carving fork to hold the roast lamb firmly and a large, sharp knife to slice the lamb. Make sure you carve the lamb across the grain to prevent the meat from oozing its juices. Serve the lamb with roasted vegetables and steamed vegetables.

The UK will ban the sale of halogen bulbs from September to reduce CO2 emissions.

A ban on fluorescent lighting, used primarily in offices, will follow in September 2023.

The energy efficiency rating system for lightbulbs is also being reset, with lightbulbs now being ranked from A to G in order of efficiency. This will make it easier for buyers to pick the greenest onions, ministers said.

Why are halogen lamps banned?

Halogen lamps are energy-hungry, expensive and inefficient, the government said on Wednesday.

Their phase-out will reduce CO2 emissions by 1.26 million tonnes a year – the equivalent of taking 500,000 cars off the road – and save households money on their energy bills.

Halogen lamps use a tungsten filament encased in a compact transparent envelope filled with a mixture of an inert gas and a small amount of a halogen such as iodine or bromine.

The combination of the halogen gas and the tungsten filament creates a chemical reaction in the halogen cycle that redeposits vaporized tungsten onto the filament. This increases the lifespan and maintains the clarity of the case.

Energy Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan said: “We are phasing out old inefficient halogen bulbs so we can switch more quickly to longer-lasting LED bulbs, which means less waste and a brighter and cleaner future for the UK.

“By helping electronic devices use less energy but work just as well, we save households money on their bills and help fight climate change.”

The UK began phasing out halogen spotlights in 2016, in line with EU rules. Halogen lamps have been gradually phased out since 2018.

From September 1st, dealers are prohibited from selling halogen lamps.

Luminaires with permanently installed, non-replaceable light sources will also be banned from September. This avoids 100,000 tons of electronic waste every year.

What are the alternatives?

LED lamps are the main alternative to halogen.

They produce the same amount of light as halogen bulbs, but use 80 percent less electricity and last five times longer.

LED lightbulbs now account for around two thirds of all lightbulbs sold in the UK. By the end of the decade, the government expects they will account for 85 percent of all light bulbs sold.

Stephen Rouatt, Chief Executive of Signify UK, which owns Philips Lighting, said: “We welcome the UK Government’s next step in the transition to more sustainable lighting products.

“Even more widespread use of energy-efficient LED equivalents for halogen and fluorescent lighting will provide significant support to the UK on its journey to decarbonisation and lower annual electricity bills for consumers.”

Society is moving faster and faster and people seem to have less free time every day. If you compare the time people spent together 50 years ago with today, the difference is striking. We’re so busy that people don’t even find the time to cook at home. Can you understand that?

Have you ever put off cooking until late in the evening just to eat some tasteless macaroni that you didn’t make with love? Have you ever been so busy that you skipped cooking for a day or two and relied on fast food that makes you feel like garbage after eating it?

This is completely normal in the society we live in, but some solutions allow you to cook at home faster than before. Let’s take a look at halogen ovens.

What is a halogen oven?

While halogen ovens may look like sci-fi gadgets, they are very easy to use.

But first, how does a halogen oven work?

These kitchen appliances generate heat through halogen lamps and this heat is then distributed in the oven with the help of the fan. A thermostat inside the oven ensures that the light is switched on and off to keep the temperature in balance.

A few advantages that halogen ovens have over traditional ovens is that they save space and cooking time. A halogen oven can cook a meal three times faster than a traditional oven.

Can’t roast chicken in half an hour with your current oven?

Well, now you can with halogen ovens.

What can you cook in a halogen oven?

Whole Chickens – If you have the timing right, you can cook a whole chicken in a halogen oven and enjoy it with your family for lunch

Pork & Beef – Have a crispy pork shoulder you want to make? Any type of meat can now be cooked with halogen ovens in minutes and be just as delicious.

Can you cook potatoes in a halogen oven?

Boiled & Baked Potatoes – A halogen oven will amaze you when it comes to cooking potatoes. In a halogen oven you can cook both baked and boiled potatoes and enjoy a delicious dish. Just put the potatoes in the pot, add water and let the oven do its magic.

Eggs – Can you put water in a halogen oven? Yes – Can you boil eggs in a halogen oven? Yes – just set the temperature directly and set the timer for 10 minutes. Your boiled eggs should come out the same as if you cooked them regularly.

Vegetables – this is a real favorite among users of halogen ovens. Can you cook vegetables in halogen ovens? Again, yes. Oh boy, your family and friends are going to be insane over the steamed veggies you’re cooking up with the help of a halogen oven. If your halogen oven comes with a steamer insert, you can simply add two teaspoons of water for each batch of vegetables you want to cook and let them cook while you relax.

Frozen Food – Can You Use a Halogen Oven to Bake Frozen Pizza? Can you cook frozen chips in a halogen oven? Yes and yes. Not only can you cook frozen chips and other frozen foods in a halogen oven, you don’t even have to thaw them before cooking.

Are you interested in buying a halogen oven? Check out the best halogen ovens you can get!

What are the advantages of a halogen oven?

Let’s take a look at some of the benefits that halogen ovens have to offer. We take a look at the main ones and compare some of these benefits to traditional ovens.

energy efficient

This is important! We always advise people to look for energy-efficient appliances when “building” an eco-kitchen.

So, do halogen ovens use a lot of electricity?

“Because halogen ovens cook faster, they’re likely to use more energy.” This is the common misconception of most people who have never used a halogen oven. Halogen ovens use 75% less electricity compared to traditional ovens. Because the halogen lamps used are more efficient, they also cook faster, further reducing labor time and energy consumption.

Energy efficiency is an important issue, check out our comparison of energy efficiency between slow cookers, halogen ovens and conventional ovens.

All-in-one cooking solution

With halogen ovens you can cook in all ways. You can cook and bake and roast and go crazy with your food experiments. However, you need to learn the right timing for each process, since you cannot set the same time to boil an egg as you can to boil potatoes.

Can you put foil in a halogen oven? You can, but again you have to be careful with the timing. Cooking with foil in a halogen oven is safe, but cooking gives different results because halogens have different temperatures than traditional ovens.

One pot convenience

Instead of breaking your back cooking to wash all kinds of pans and assorted bowls, you can have just one pot that does all the work for you. When you’re done cooking, there’s only one pot left to clean up. There’s no need to cook the chicken separately from the veggies as you can just toss it all in one pot, sit back and watch it cook the meal faster than you’ve ever seen before.

save space

Traditional ovens take up far too much space in the home and kitchen. They’re heavy and tend to collect a lot of dust since you can’t move the oven every time you mop the floor. Halogen ovens, on the other hand, are very neat and light and just make everything easier for you. You can just put them on the counter and just move them around whenever you need to clean up.

Halogen or infrared convection oven?

Is a halogen oven the same as a convection oven?

Halogen ovens are not the same as convection ovens. Halogen ovens use halogen light, which is more powerful than the infrared light that convection ovens use. However, the basics are still the same as both ovens generate heat and then disperse it inside with the help of a fan.

Convection ovens are generally larger and heavier than halogen ovens. If you regularly cook large batches because you have a large family, then convection ovens may seem like a more convenient option for you. But if you’re looking for a time- and space-saving oven, then halogen ovens are for you. It’s all a matter of lifestyle.

Conclusion

Halogen ovens are the future of cooking. These devices are small and fast in preparing food and are conquering the market. As the world gets busier and people don’t have much free time, halogen stoves are becoming a necessity for every household.

Halogen Ovens – Your Guide to Food Safety

Halogen ovens are considered an advantageous way to prepare and enjoy food without long waiting times. But even as a healthier counterpart to the traditional oven, there are food safety rules and regulations that you must follow to get the most out of your cooking and still be safe. To make sure you’re safe about your halogen system we’re going to look at some of the risks that come with using it and how you can avoid problems.

Halogen Ovens – The Basics

First, let’s take a look at some of the essential elements of a halogen oven. Regarded as a quick and easy way to cook food, they accomplish this task by using a halogen lamp that delivers heat to the interior as quickly as possible and then is moved around the interior via fans. This process is known to generate a significant amount of energy in a short amount of time and means that many foods experience an accelerated cooking rate.

Stay safe with your halogen oven

Now that we’ve looked at the basics behind the halogen oven, we can begin to examine some of the different elements that make up cooking safety. Well, a halogen oven can still be a potentially dangerous machine, so you need to be careful when using it and also understand the theoretical risks.

Well, what you need to understand is that the way you cook in a halogen oven means you’re exposing the food to a lot of dry heat all at once, and this can affect how everything is cooked. There is a risk that when you prepare with such a system, you will create contamination from the sudden dry heat process. You must be aware of this to protect yourself and your family from harm.

It’s important to understand that different foods can generate different types of contaminants and dangerous bacteria. For example, the kind you might find on meat is not the same as vegetables. You should also be aware that part of the design for the halogen oven releases infrared radiation that bombards the food as it cooks. In small doses, this shouldn’t pose a serious problem, but at the same time, you should know that it can happen.

Halogen Oven – Last Minute Safety Tips

Now that we’ve talked a bit about safety and explained the potential dangers that can come from using a halogen oven, let’s share a few last minute tips to make sure you’re really safe.

It is highly recommended to grill at lower temperatures when grilling. While this method may take a while, it will ultimately keep you from exposing your food to many harmful substances. You should also try to supplement the meals you cook in the halogen oven with fresh fruits and vegetables that are not exposed to ensure a balanced diet. Additionally, it’s important that you strike a balance of not overcooking the food while also ensuring that it is cooked through, as this is so important to preventing food poisoning and a plethora of other nasty illnesses.

All in all, safety when using halogen ovens may seem like a novelty, but at the same time, it’s important to try and learn for yourself. You never know what condition your food will be in when you first receive it and that’s why you want to make sure you’re preparing it in the safest, most environmentally friendly way possible. Don’t get us wrong – at Repair Aid we think the halogen oven is a wonderful idea. There are so many benefits to take advantage of and it’s easy to see why it has become a popular choice for many.

However, knowledge really is power when you’re cooking and experimenting with food, and we’d hate to see someone get sick because they didn’t do the right thinking. It’s always a good idea to be careful and clean your oven regularly. This level of care and attention can make all the difference when it comes to staying in good health, and that’s why you should make a habit of going through each component and making sure it’s as clean as possible.

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What Foods Cook Well in Halogen Ovens?

Eventually, the food will dry out, but with a halogen oven, infrared energy has the opposite effect. It drives the moisture deep into the food – this intensifies the taste and makes the food noticeably juicier.

There’s not really much that a halogen oven won’t cook well – and you’ll get really enjoyable results if you have basic cooking skills from the start. A halogen oven won’t make a poor cook great – but with a little practice most people should be able to get satisfactory results from one of these versatile little ranges.

Here’s a rundown of some types of food that really lend themselves to halogen cooking, followed by some delicious halogen oven recipes to try in your kitchen.

Full chickens – these can be cooked to perfection with halogen energy provided you have the timing right. If everything goes according to plan, a full chicken will turn out golden brown and moist, not dry at all.

Pork and beef – a halogen oven will cook just about any meat so it tastes delicious – you can even get a crispy crust on a pork shoulder, just like in a traditional oven – but with a lot less fuss and mess. Steaks come with an optional char and bacon can be cooked to your liking – it can even get nice and crispy, which you’ll never achieve in a microwave oven!

Baked Potatoes – A halogen oven works wonders when it comes to baked potatoes. They taste firm and crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Again, something you won’t achieve in a microwave.

Pizzas – these are ideal for halogen cooking and are firm and crispy on the edges, but still soft and wholesome – a microwave can’t do that.

Burgers – these are a firm favorite with halogen oven owners and taste really wonderful. Hot dogs are another option that goes down well with kids. And if you want to serve something really quick and easy for kids, beans on toast is another easy to serve snack.

Frozen Food – A real benefit of a halogen oven is that you can cook many frozen foods straight from the freezer. Defrosting or preheating is often not necessary. Frozen sausages, pies, burritos, even veggies—a halogen oven can handle them all! However, large cuts of meat are best thawed before cooking.

Reheating Food – A halogen oven is great for reheating food so you don’t have to throw away leftovers from previous meals.

There are some foods and dishes that don’t really lend themselves to halogen oven cooking – few people have success trying scrambled and fried eggs, for example. And boiled eggs can be a bit hit and miss. That’s not to say that eggs are a total no-no – you shouldn’t have a problem with quiches or cakes, for example, where eggs are just one ingredient among others.

Cooking in the halogen oven is a real time saver!

Speed ​​is a wonderful advantage of halogen cooking – it beats a traditional oven by a hand, cooking food up to three times faster. For example, you can cook beef ribs in 20 minutes. Simple fruit desserts can be prepared very quickly and easily.

You can also use a halogen oven to prepare a meat or fruit pie, casserole, curry, sauce or stew – all in super quick time compared to a traditional oven or hob.

These ovens are also great for heating pies, donuts, or any other food that would get very mushy when cooked or reheated in a microwave oven.

Here are a few cooking times to give you an idea of ​​how long it takes to cook different foods in a halogen oven.

>> Roast Beef (1K) takes about 75 minutes to cook at 180 degrees Celsius on a low rack.

>> Cooking steaks at 250 degrees Celsius on a low rack takes about 8-10 minutes.

>> Cod steak (150g) takes about 25 minutes to cook at 200 degrees Celsius on a high rack.

>> Bacon/sausage takes about 8-10 minutes to cook at 250 degrees Celsius on a low rack.

>> Roast chicken (1.6 kg) takes about 70 minutes to cook at 450 degrees Fahrenheit on a low rack.

>> A medium-sized baked potato takes about 75 minutes to cook at 450 degrees Fahrenheit on a low rack.

>> Yorkshire pudding takes about 10-12 minutes to cook at 200 degrees Celsius on a low rack.

>> Frozen oven chips take about 15-18 minutes to cook at 200 degrees Celsius on a low rack.

>> Small roast potatoes take about 35-40 minutes to cook at 200 degrees Celsius on a low rack.

>> Parsnips cut into strips take about 35 minutes to cook at 200 degrees Celsius on the high rack.

>> Frozen pizza takes about 12-15 minutes to bake at 180 degrees Celsius on a high rack.

>> Poached eggs take about 5-6 minutes to cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit on a low rack.

>> An omelet takes about 10-12 minutes to cook at 175 degrees Celsius on a low rack.

Roast pork in the halogen oven

Flavorful, succulent and succulent, with the traditional crispy crust, pork is a firm favorite any time of year.

Served with roast potatoes, a selection of vegetables, a good splash of applesauce and a rich pork gravy, there’s nothing better.

Servings Prep/Cook Time Difficulty 6 2 hrs 30 mins plus rest time 1

Cooking times will vary depending on the wattage of your halogen, but generally you can reduce them by 20%. Typical cooking time in a conventional oven is 35 minutes per pound. For the halogen 28 minutes per pound, total 2 hours 10 minutes.