The open flames on a gas stovetop can reach temperatures exceeding 3,500°F, whereas electric and induction stoves typically reach around 1,600°F and 660°F, respectively.

The size of the air fryer’s basket will determine how many people it can feed in one air-frying cycle. 1 to 3 quarts—1 person. 3 to 4 quarts—2 people. 5 to 8 quarts—4 people. 8 quarts and more—6 people

Clicking noises from your oven isn’t an immediate cause for concern. The clicking sounds may be from a gas oven’s igniter or even the baking and broiling element. The clicking noise may also be a sign that the relay board may be defective.

Gas ovens have a separate broiling compartment found at the bottom of the oven. The flames from beneath the oven’s floor will heat the top of the broiling pan. Underneath the pan is a drip tray to capture runoff.

Yes, it’s possible to bake cold food in an oven, but it’s not recommended. Introducing cold bakeware into a hot oven can lead to thermal shock, which can cause the baking dish to crack in the oven. Instead, allow your cold dish to rise up to room temperature before moving it to the oven.

The standard loaf pan size, which is what most recipe instructions will have you use, is 8-1/2 inches long, 4-1/2 inches wide, and 2-1/2 inches deep. This loaf pan size can hold up to cups of batter or dough. However, loaf pans come in a variety of sizes, ranging from half-cup to 14-cup sizes.

Whether you should defrost your refrigerator or not before a big move depends on how far you’re traveling. A general rule is that you should defrost your fridge if you’re going to travel for longer than 30 minutes. Otherwise, you don’t have to defrost your refrigerator.

As the wise Stephanie from LazyTown once sang, ♪ It’s a piece of cake to bake a pretty cake. ♪ But for total kitchen newbs, is it really? One of the biggest kitchen conundrums greenhorn bakers experience is deciding what temperature to preheat their ovens to before baking a cake.

Avocado oil is the ideal type of oil used for deep-frying turkeys. It has a smoke point of 520°F, so it won’t discolor your turkey. Avocado oil has a flash point of 600°F, so it doesn’t catch fire as easily as other types of fats.

Meat thermometers come in different styles—some of which are completely safe to leave in meat while it’s cooking. If you want to gauge the internal temperature of your steaks while it’s cooking, look for an oven-safe, grill-safe, or wireless meat thermometer.

A convection oven does not need to be vented, provided it has sufficient room around the appliance for ventilation. If your convection oven is installed with enough clearance behind it and around the sides, then it is perfectly safe to use without any venting in place.

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a fan of meatloaf. I know there are plenty who aren’t—and that’s perfectly fine. But for those of us who love it, it can be a comfort food miracle worker when made well.