Are the cooking times and temperatures in a halogen cooker same?

Halogen cookers do not have the same cooking times and temperatures as traditional ovens. Here's why:

* Heat Source: Halogen cookers use a halogen lamp to generate heat, while traditional ovens use heating elements. This means the heat distribution and intensity are different.

* Convection: Halogen cookers create a strong convection effect, which circulates hot air around the food, leading to faster cooking times.

* Smaller Capacity: Halogen cookers are typically much smaller than ovens, meaning the amount of food you can cook at once is limited.

* Different Cooking Techniques: Because of the fast cooking and concentrated heat, cooking techniques often need to be adjusted for halogen cookers.

To summarize:

* Cooking Times: Halogen cookers cook food significantly faster than traditional ovens.

* Temperatures: The actual temperature inside a halogen cooker can vary depending on the model and the food being cooked, but it is usually hotter than a traditional oven. However, the "temperature setting" on a halogen cooker doesn't directly translate to the temperature inside the cooker.

It's crucial to follow the instructions and recommended cooking times and temperatures provided for your specific halogen cooker and recipe.