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Benchtop halogen (convection) ovens can be used to make many vegetable dishes including baked potatoes.
Ingredients
- 4 baked potatoes, medium to large
- Olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper (optional)
Steps
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Prepare the halogen oven. Put the higher level stand in place. Most halogen ovens work best when there is the most airflow both above and below the food.
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Wash the potatoes. Remove any imperfections.Advertisement
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Pierce the potatoes. Poke a fork into various spots of each potato.
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Turn the temperature on the halogen oven to 200ºC.
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Brush each potato with olive oil. Place in the oven evenly spaced apart. Do not have any potatoes touching.
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Cook for 45 minutes. Test when the cooking ends. If they need more time, try another 10 to 15 minutes.
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Remove from the oven when done. Use tongs to lift out of the oven.
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Cut open the tops of each potato. Push a fork into the flesh and mash it around.
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Add a dollop of butter. Season with salt and pepper. Add anything else you'd like, such as grated cheese, baked beans, chopped tomatoes, etc.
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Serve.
Expert Q&A
Tips
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Potatoes on the larger side will probably require an hour.Thanks
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The cooking times of halogen ovens varies depending on the brand. It is important to get to know your own oven's particularities through experimenting and noting times.Thanks
Warnings
- Take appropriate care around halogen ovens; the sides and lid are hot during cooking. It's still an oven! Use mitts to remove the lid and tongs to remove all food and dishes.Thanks
Things Needed
- Benchtop halogen (convection) oven
- Pastry brush
- Tongs
- Knife and fork
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"I spend a lot of time in a caravan with a very inefficient gas oven, and a halogen. I fancied a properly cooked baked potato and using this method, had a perfect one. "..." more