I have a convection oven. Makes a damn good meatloaf. I used the regular oven for this because I was intent on disappointing several people at once. (I left that open ended as a gift, have at it.)
And if folks would read McGee, they would know why. Baked fries aren't bad, and are better than poorly fried french fries. Belgian twice-cooked is a PITA. If I am deep-frying, its usually shellfish fritters (or chicken).
It doesn't. Bacon goes on the grill in a cast iron pan. That way I don't have to smell it in the house and I can let it splatter all over the place. Plus the grill is already to go for the burgers and the roasted potatoes.
These are pretty awesome (baked) and the polenta gives them a great crunch: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...eet-potato-fries-to-the-next-addictive-level/