Microwave ovens are more versatile than you may think. You can use them to cook food and even make ice cream! In this article, we’ll show you some of our favorite microwave convection recipes.
Oatmeal-Chocolate-Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (dark is best)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Ingredients for the dough:
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature (or 3 if you’re using liquid eggs)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting your work surface and rolling pin if needed
Vanilla Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 box cake mix
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs, beaten (or substitute 2 egg whites) Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 10-inch cake pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray; set aside. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; beat on medium speed with electric mixer until well blended (about 2 minutes). Pour batter into prepared pan; bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean and cake springs back when pressed lightly in center of pan.* Notes: You can use this same recipe for cupcakes as well!
Baked Banana Chips
In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork.
Spread the mashed banana on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (or use two small baking sheets). Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes, then flip over and bake for another 5-10 minutes until golden brown. The chips will be soft when they come out of the oven but will crisp up as they cool down. If you want to make them extra crispy, use an oven-safe plate or pan as your base instead of parchment paper—this way it won’t stick to your cooking surface!
Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 pound boneless pork chops, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces (about 6)
- 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
Directions: Place the pork in a slow cooker and add the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or until tender, turning once during cooking time.
Fluffy Parmesan Polenta
Polenta is a type of cornmeal that has a very mild flavor, making it easy to pair with other ingredients. It’s also high in fiber and low in fat and calories, making it an excellent choice for people who want to lose weight.
Polenta can be made using any type of cooking method you prefer—from stovetop to oven or microwave ovens. If you’re looking for something simple yet delicious, try this recipe from our sister site Serious Eats:
Microwave Scrambled Eggs with Green Onions and Cheese
- In a small bowl, mix together the eggs, milk and salt.
- Cover and cook on high in the microwave for 2 minutes. If you want your eggs to be more yellow than white, increase cooking time by another minute or so.
- Scramble with a fork until fluffy, then stir in green onions and cheese if you wish!
Try these delicious recipes in your microwave convection oven.
Convection is a type of oven that circulates hot air around food. The convection feature works with the hot air to cook food more quickly and evenly, which helps brown it as well. It’s also great for reheating leftovers or heating up snacks on-the-go.
If your microwave has this option, try these delicious recipes in your convection oven:
-Apple Crisp: This is a classic American dessert that’s full of sweet and tart apple flavors. The recipe calls for cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar to be added to the apples, which blend together to make a delicious combination. Serve this warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top!
Conclusion
Microwave cooking is a great way to save time, energy and money. It’s easy to use, so anyone can do it. But if you want even more convenience out of your microwave oven, then you should consider getting a convection oven instead.
