Table-top halogen ovens

kippers

Any thoughts on the one that is included in the Aldi special buys tomorrow?...
https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/sunday-11-jan/product-detail/ps/p/halogen-oven-2/

Anne_Marie_2

kippers wrote: »

Any thoughts on the one that is included in the Aldi special buys tomorrow?...
https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/sunday-11-jan/product-detail/ps/p/halogen-oven-2/

Can't comment on that particular HO. Only thing that I would say is to make sure that you have plenty of room for dealing with the lid when removing it. I've got a similar oven, and it's brill, however, I do have quite a large kitchen, so it's not a problem as I have plenty of workspace. You can buy a lid rack from various places, although I don't know how good they are. I lay mine on a worktop saver.
I'd certainly go for one with a hinged lid if I were to buy again....weren't available when I got mine.

PopeSock

I'm thinking of buying a halogen oven, and having read a fair bit of this thread, still have a few questions..

Is it better to get one with a hinged lid or removable lid? I'd think hinged, but some people have mentioned the hinge being weak or the lid falling down.

What's the best brand to get? I was going to get an Andrew James, but some people have mentioned the fan failing.

Petula

PopeSock - I'm sure you've got one by now but I suggest the hinged lid only because my kitchen is small and I don't have to find a space to put the lid when I take it off

Advice please: I've got a Breville Halo and use it all the time, more as a grill than an oven but I'm a bit concerned about how grubby the element is behind the metal screening. I realize that they get very hot, but should it still be cleaned somehow? I'm just not totally thrilled with the idea of weeks/months/(hopefully?) years of splatter going untouched :rotfl: There was nothing in the booklet that came with it about this bit.

There are a couple of screws that I "could" try taking off but I'm wary and wouldn't know how to clean a halogen element if I did!

luvaduc

furndire wrote: »

Made some Naan breads tonight. they cooked brilliantly and quickly in the halogen oven.

Any chance of recipe and method please

luvaduc

Raksha wrote: »

Cooked some home made naan breads in mine today - total guess work, but pre heated the frying plate on max, then cooked 2 naans at a time for 2-3 mins each side, turning when browned - mine were maybe a bit thick and more like oven bottom muffins <G> but family came back for more!

Thank you for the post. Assume full heat

Did you use the extension ring.

Debran

luvaduc wrote: »

Thank you for the post. Assume full heat

Did you use the extension ring.

With respect, the posts you are quoting are dated 2009 so you probably won't get a response.

Wish I could help you but I don't have a clue.

Feral_Moon

I've been looking at the small 7l halogen ovens to use in a caravan with limited work surface. Can anyone recommend a particular brand? And would I be able to fit a small chicken, or least a half of one in such a small oven? Thanks.

Ken68

I think they are all the same Feral... my recent 7ltr was Von something, lasted three years.

Not knowing the exact size I replaced it with a 12litre Sentik from Amazon. HUGE in comparison. Try to get one with replacement halogen tube. Andrew James probably.

Feral_Moon

Ken68 wrote: »

I think they are all the same Feral... my recent 7ltr was Von something, lasted three years.

Not knowing the exact size I replaced it with a 12litre Sentik from Amazon. HUGE in comparison. Try to get one with replacement halogen tube. Andrew James probably.

I've looked for the Andrew James 7l as it would be ideal but I think it may have been discontinued. I've spotted the Von Shef one on Amazon though.

I just wonder whether the 12l might be too big, although if I can get one with a hinged lid I may not need as much space. Maybe I should go into an electrical store to compare sizes (assuming they stock several models).