In modern kitchens, tin foil trays are a cheap, easily available, economical and practical kitchen utensil. The tin foil container series also has the advantage of being easy to clean and can be folded and handled easily after use. Most people choose to buy in bulk because of this advantage. At the same time, catering aluminum trays come in a variety of shapes and can be designed according to personal preferences and actual uses to meet cooking, steaming, baking, roasting, and freezing needs.
Are Aluminum Serving Trays Oven-Safe?
Yes, tin foil serving trays can generally be used in the oven. It can withstand the heat of a conventional oven without melting or releasing harmful chemicals into your food. Most foil serving trays can withstand typical oven temperatures (up to around 450°F or 232°C). When using foil trays in the oven, it’s best to place them on a baking sheet or sturdy oven-safe pan for added support. Do not place the tin tray directly on an open flame or heating element in the oven as this may cause the tray to melt or catch fire. As long as they are placed in the middle of the oven, there is no danger.
Cooking and Baking
Roast meat and poultry: Place meat or poultry on a foil tray, either whole or in cubes, and cook over medium-high heat when roasting. You can cover the foil tray with a layer of aluminum foil or sprinkle with juices, sauces, etc. to keep the food textured and moist. Pay attention to turning the ingredients in time to ensure even heating.
Roast vegetables: Place cut vegetables on a aluminum tray and add olive oil, salt and other seasonings. Stir the vegetables to coat evenly, place the foil tray in the oven and grill at the appropriate temperature, flipping once to ensure even cooking.
Baking pastries and cookies: Place the dough or pastry on a foil tray, preheat the oven and place the aluminum trays inside to bake.
Bake pizza and sandwiches: Place pizza or sandwiches on a foil tray, preheat the oven and place the foil tray inside to bake. Pay attention to baking time and temperature to ensure your food cooks evenly and your cheese melts.
Frozen Foil Serving Trays
Tin foil trays can freeze food, mainly because tin foil is a material with good cold resistance. It can quickly conduct cold air to cool food quickly and keep it cold. Foil containers are safe and leak-proof plates, and freezing foil trays requires cooling the food first and spreading it evenly on the plate to freeze. If the food has liquid or juice, cover the foil tray with a layer of tinfoil or use a foil tray with a good airtight seal. When defrosting food, you can place the foil tray directly into a preheated oven or place it in a cooking vessel to defrost and heat.
Grilled Food
Tinfoil trays can be used for barbecues. Just apply a layer of cooking oil in the aluminum foil tray, place the prepared ingredients, add some spices, seasonings or vegetables, etc., then seal it and cover it with another piece of aluminum foil or tin foil. At the top. Preheat the oven and finally put the aluminum foil tray into the oven and grill.