You have true convection and fan-assisted. True convection has a third heating element behind the fan. It’s like the fan has a personal heater.
Fan-assisted is just a fan and the existing elements. It’s still good, but less powerful. Your oven likely has a button that says “Convection.” Press it.
Here’s a funny thing. Some people hate their convection oven. Why? They forget to change the time or temp. Then their chicken turns into hockey pucks.
That’s not the oven’s fault. That’s a user error. Own it.
The Weirdest Part: Baking Blind
Because the air is moving, your oven might preheat faster. Check it after 5 minutes instead of 10. Your banana bread will thank you.
Also, food might look done sooner but be raw inside. Use a thermometer. Don’t trust your eyes. They’re liars.
One trick: Cover your food with foil for the first part of cooking. Then, remove the foil for a crispy finish. It’s like a oven-within-an-oven.
