how can you use foil pans in convection ovens?
In a standard CONVECTION oven, yesIn a Microwave convection oven no! Convection just refers to a built in fan that the unit has-usually located in the back wall of the oven- that disperses the heat for faster, even cooking of the foodIn a microwave though, you would get sparks with any type of metalSo even though it says convection in a microwave, stay away from aluminum or any metal In a regular oven with convection, no problem.
Not, hope you greased the wax paper before you baked the cookies on it; if not just peel the wax paper off
You shouldn't bake waxed paperYou can use parchment in the ovenyou shouldn't need foil to bake your cookies onbake them right on the sheet.
Parchment paper is what you needIt's by far the best way to bake cookiesWax paper will melt and smoke up your oven and then your houseFoil leaves a slight metallic tasteThe great thing about baking parchment is that you can re-use it until it literally falls apart.
Waxed paper cannot go into the oven to bake cookies unless you are trying to start a fire as it burns very rapidly and very hotYou could burn the house downParchment paper for baking can be used to line your cookie sheetUsing foil makes the bottom crispy too as foil is too shineyIf you got the cookies out and they are OK - go ahead and eat them - but never try wax paper in the oven again.