Although ovens and toaster ovens are similar, they are also two very different things. Both of them are commonly used in most households but for different reasons. Ovens are used for heating food and in the same way the toaster oven can also be used. When cooking, the foods cannot be kept directly in the oven and some kind of plate needs to be used. Now the main question which always arises in everyone’s mind is what type of material can be used in the toaster oven safely? There are many different options and we will discuss them in this article. Some say that glass should be used and some say that it should not be used.
What Types of Dishes Can Be Used in a Toaster Oven?
Toaster oven safe dishes can be made of many different materials. However, the best toaster oven safe dishes are glass dishes. Not the common glass dishes. There are special glass dishes made specifically for ovens which are thick enough and safe to be use in the toaster oven too. You can go to the shop and ask for toaster oven safe dishes and the first type which you will be able to see is the glass dishes. While buying oven-safe glass dishes, make sure that it is able to fit in your toaster.
When you are using glass dishes as the safe dishes you should make sure that it does not break. Many people complain that glass dishes cannot be used in ovens as they break easily. But it is not true. The food which you wish to heat is in refrigerator then, first of all take it out from you refrigerator and just keep it in the oven without starting it. This will help to bring the food to the normal temperature. Then you should start the toaster. If the glass dishes are used in this manner and cold food is not placed on it then the glass dishes will not break.
Metal Trays in Toaster Ovens
You should not use the common glass dishes in toaster ovens but the oven-safe glass dishes should be used. Some people are always worried about using the glass dishes and thus they also choose to use different materials. Usually the toaster oven comes with a metal tray and it is found that most of the people use the metal tray for cooking their foods. Metal dishes are also used by many people and no damage occurs to the metal dishes as well. For certain foods, metal bowls are also used.
How to Put Dishes in a Toaster Oven
Plastic materials should never be used in the toaster oven as the plastic will melt with the increasing temperature and time. It is found that some people don’t use glass dishes in toaster oven due to the same fear. The dishes which work well in a toaster oven will also work in regular oven. But it is more advisable that when the glass safe dish is used then it should only be used to roast and bake settings. It should not be used for toast and broil setting. In cases of needing to toast and broil, the toaster oven safe dish comes in direct contact with the heat. Metal can be used for any type of setting.
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