"The average oven broiler generally reaches 500 to 550 degrees Fahrenheit. As well as being an incredibly tough material and, despite its malleability, aluminum foil is well within its range to handle the high heat of a broiler. At 1,220 degrees Fahrenheit, it has a melting point over double the average temperature your broiler can reach."
"One of the best tip for broiling with aluminum foil is to employ the material as a pan liner, where it can catch grease or drippings from beneath meat or vegetables and prevent these messes from burning onto your pan."
"A standard household foil (most often between 0.0006 and 0.0007-inches thick) works well for a light lining. That said, its thinness makes it easier to puncture, particularly if you're using it while placed directly on oven racks or underneath heavier foods."
Aluminum foil has been a kitchen staple since the 1920s, serving multiple purposes in food preparation and storage. It can safely be used in broilers, which typically reach 500 to 550 degrees Fahrenheit. Aluminum foil's melting point of 1,220 degrees Fahrenheit makes it well-suited for high-heat cooking applications. One effective broiling technique involves using aluminum foil as a pan liner to catch grease and drippings from meat or vegetables, preventing these liquids from burning onto cookware. Different grades and thicknesses of culinary aluminum foil exist, with standard household foil ranging from 0.0006 to 0.0007 inches thick. The choice of foil grade depends on balancing flexibility with strength, as thinner foils are more prone to puncturing when placed directly on oven racks or under heavier foods.
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