How to Make Baked Potatoes in a Halogen Oven

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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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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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Remove any imperfections.

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Poke a fork into various spots of each potato.
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Place in the oven evenly spaced apart. Do not have any potatoes touching.
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Test when the cooking ends. If they need more time, try another 10 to 15 minutes.
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Use tongs to lift out of the oven.
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Push a fork into the flesh and mash it around.
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Season with salt and pepper. Add anything else you'd like, such as grated cheese, baked beans, chopped tomatoes, etc.
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Potatoes on the larger side will probably require an hour.

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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.

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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.

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