{"id":1766962,"date":"2022-05-10T10:01:44","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T14:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=listicle&p=1766962"},"modified":"2025-02-13T19:12:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T01:12:11","slug":"best-outdoor-pizza-ovens","status":"publish","type":"listicle","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-outdoor-pizza-ovens\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Outdoor Pizza Ovens: Gas, Electric, and Hybrid Options Tested for Ultimate Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"BEST OVERALL\" product_name=\"Ooni Koda 16\" pros=\"Easy setup\" pros1=\"Gets up to 950 degrees extremely fast\" pros2=\"Cooks a pizza in 60 seconds\" pros3=\"Propane fuel\" pros4=\"Quick cooking and tasty charring when desired\" pros5=\"High-end design\" pros6=\"Thousands of positive user reviews\" cons=\"No included thermometer\" cons1=\"Upscale price point\" image=\"1925295\" image_credit=\"MOLLY ALLEN FOR TASTE OF HOME\" pr_name=\"Ooni\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fooni.com%2Fproducts%2Fooni-koda-16%3Fvariant%3D40170656432225\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Ooni\" retailers_2_name=\"Ace Hardware\" retailers_2_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Foutdoor-living%2Fgrills-and-smokers%2Fgas-grills%2F8046473\" retailers_2_display_text=\"Shop on Ace Hardware\" retailers_3_name=\"Williams Sonoma\" retailers_3_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.williams-sonoma.com%2Fproducts%2Fooni-koda-16-pizza-oven%2F\" retailers_3_display_text=\"Shop on Williams Sonoma\" retailers_4_name=\"BBQ Guys\" retailers_4_url=\"https:\/\/bbqguys.sjv.io\/aOR2Ro\" retailers_4_display_text=\"Shop on BBQ Guys\" \/]\r\n\r\nThe Ooni Koda 16<\/a> is easily one of the most popular outdoor pizza oven picks on the market, and for good reason. Our testing of the Ooni Koda 16<\/a> yielded deliciously chewy, lightly charred crusts and gooey melty cheese.\r\n\r\n[dam-video dam-id=\"50173\" type_of_player=\"jw\" \/]\r\n\r\nThe oven transforms even the most basic grocery ingredients into a restaurant-quality pie. The best part? They're fully cooked in a matter of 60 seconds and even gourmet frozen 'za<\/a> or vegan pizza<\/a> gets crispy. It's a luxury kitchen appliance<\/a> that's worth every penny.\r\n\r\nThe Koda 16 is the larger version of the brand's propane-powered pizza oven and features an ample 16-inch cooking area that out-measures the brand's typical 12-inch offering (which we also tried<\/a>).\r\n\r\nThat means bigger pizzas and family-friendly feeding. This model allows pizzas to be cooked in a rear corner, so you can turn and rotate your pies with ease. Just make sure you pick up a pizza peel<\/a>! It's by far the most important Ooni accessory<\/a>.\r\n\r\nTemperature range<\/strong>: Up to 950 degrees | Heat source<\/strong>: Gas | Weight<\/strong>: 39 pounds | Dimensions<\/strong>: 25 x 23 x 15 inches\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"BEST DUAL-FUEL\" product_name=\"Gozney Roccbox\" pros=\"Propane and wood-fired\" pros1=\"Cooks at temperatures up to 950 degrees\" pros2=\"Portable with a detachable propane gas burner\" pros3=\"Sleek, modern design available in multiple colors\" pros4=\"Restaurant-grade\" pros5=\"Included silicone jacket for safety\" cons=\"On the higher end of the price spectrum\" cons1=\"Medium-capacity (not ideal for huge pizza parties)\" image=\"1925297\" image_credit=\"MOLLY ALLEN FOR TASTE OF HOME\" pr_name=\"Gozney\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.gozney.com%2Fproducts%2Froccbox\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Gozney\" retailers_2_name=\"Amazon\" retailers_2_url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0823SQY6K?tag=tohmke-20\" retailers_2_display_text=\"Shop on Amazon\" retailers_4_name=\"Ace Hardware\" retailers_4_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Foutdoor-living%2Fgrills-and-smokers%2Fpizza-ovens%2F8085985\" retailers_4_display_text=\"Shop on Ace Hardware\" \/]\r\n\r\nThis restaurant-grade Gozney Roccbox<\/a> pizza oven features a dual-fire design that honors propane and wood inputs for the pizza-cooking experience of your dreams.\r\n\r\nWhen testing the Roccbox<\/a>, we were smitten with the appliance's versatility in fuel source and use. The transportability lent by the foldable legs and carrying strap means you can take it tailgating, camping, picnicking and more.\r\n\r\n\"Showing\r\n\r\nIt might be portable, but it still packs a punch. This model reaches high temperatures of over 950 degrees to give you the ideal deliciously crispy-thin crust with puffy, charred edges. It takes only about 60 seconds to cook a small pizza in this bad boy, and it even comes with a five-year extended warranty when you register it after purchase.\r\n\r\nRoccbox's safe-touch silicone jacket is safer to touch than other pizza ovens, making it an ideal model for entertaining and parties. Plus, it comes with various kitchen gadgets<\/a> that make churning out restaurant-quality pizzas easier than ever. We also recommend the Gozney Arc<\/a>.\r\n\r\nTemperature range<\/strong>: Up to 950 degrees | Heat source<\/strong>: Gas or wood | Weight<\/strong>: 44 pounds | Dimensions<\/strong>: 16 x 21 x 19 inches\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"BEST SMALL\" product_name=\"Solo Stove Pi Pizza Oven\" pros=\"Runs on either wood or propane\" pros1=\"Large opening makes it easy to turn pizzas\" pros2=\"Reversible baking stone\" pros3=\"Cooks extremely evenly\" pros4=\"Backed by a lifetime warranty\" pros5=\"Reasonably priced\" cons=\"Can be tricky to light\" cons1=\"Somewhat cumbersome to store\" cons2=\"Accessories sold separately\" image=\"1925280\" image_credit=\"MOLLY ALLEN FOR TASTE OF HOME\" pr_name=\"Solo Stove\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.solostove.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fpi-prime%3Fg_acctid%3D918-383-8176%26g_adgroupid%3D163184765957%26g_adid%3D701404355739%26g_adtype%3Dsearch%26g_campaign%3DDTC_paid-search_US_conv_x_pizza_google_text_br_eng%26g_campaignid%3D21349262394%26g_keyword%3Dsolo%2Bstove%2Bgas%2Bpizza%2Boven%26g_keywordid%3Daud-2022094744007%3Akwd-1617616277463%26g_network%3Dg%26gad_source%3D1%26gclid%3DCj0KCQiA4fi7BhC5ARIsAEV1YibQl5RNVGrG4z8Rh3eIFcT5BOADImxMc8Wh5yAwev7e6DdFrpyb9TcaAp5SEALw_wcB\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Solo Stove\" retailers_2_name=\"Dick's Sporting Goods\" retailers_2_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickssportinggoods.com%2Fp%2Fsolo-stove-pi-prime-pizza-oven-cover-23gioupprmpzzvnxxcfp%2F23gioupprmpzzvnxxcfp%3Fsku%3D25192375\" retailers_2_display_text=\"Shop on Dick's Sporting Goods\" retailers_3_name=\"Macy's\" retailers_3_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.macys.com%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2Fsolo-stove-pi-prime-stainless-steel-gas-pizza-oven%3FID%3D18616660\" retailers_3_display_text=\"Shop on Macy's\" \/]\r\n\r\nIn our testing of the Pi pizza oven<\/a>, the wood- or dual-fueled Solo Stove appliance<\/a> wowed us with its stylish design and even cooking. Solo Stove is best known for its smokeless fire pits<\/a>, and its pizza ovens boast that same signature stainless-steel exterior.\r\n\r\nYou can choose between a wood-fired oven or a dual-fuel oven that runs on gas, too. In our experience, both options perform extremely well, reaching temperatures over 700 degrees for fast cooking and crispy crusts.\r\n\r\n\"putting\r\n\r\nWhat we love the most about the Pi Pizza Oven is its extra-large panoramic opening, which makes it much easier to launch and rotate pies. (Psst! There's a less expensive model with the same impressive panoramic opening called the Solo Stove Pi Prime, which we've also tested<\/a>.)\r\n\r\nThe oven cooked pizzas in just a few minutes, and its convection-style design delivered impressively even results. Plus, after we were done, we could simply flip the baking stone over for a clean cooking surface.\r\n\r\nTemperature range<\/strong>: Between 850 and 900 degrees, depending on heat source | Heat source<\/strong>: Gas or wood | Weight<\/strong>: 31 pounds | Dimensions<\/strong>: 21 x 15 inches\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"BEST ELECTRIC\" product_name=\"Ooni Volt 12 Electric Pizza Oven\" pros=\"Fully electric\" pros1=\"Works indoors or outdoors\" pros2=\"Reaches temperature of 850 degrees\" pros3=\"Cooks pizza in just 90 seconds\" pros4=\"Multiple controls and preset functions\" pros5=\"13-inch cooking area\" pros6=\"Built-in handles for easy transportation\" cons=\"Pricey, especially compared to outdoor Ooni models\" cons1=\"May be bulky to store indoors when not in use\" cons2=\"39-pound weight may be heavy for some users\" image=\"1925276\" image_credit=\"MOLLY ALLEN FOR TASTE OF HOME\" pr_name=\"Ooni\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fooni.com%2Fproducts%2Fooni-volt\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Ooni\" retailers_2_name=\"Amazon\" retailers_2_url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0C62HWZPQ?tag=tohmke-20\" retailers_2_display_text=\"Shop on Amazon\" retailers_3_name=\"Williams Sonoma\" retailers_3_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.williams-sonoma.com%2Fproducts%2Fooni-volt-pizza-oven%2F%3FcatalogId%3D79%26sku%3D6680138\" retailers_3_display_text=\"Shop on Williams Sonoma\" retailers_4_name=\"BBQ Guys\" retailers_4_url=\"https:\/\/bbqguys.sjv.io\/kOg9Bz\" retailers_4_display_text=\"Shop on BBQ Guys\" \/]\r\n\r\nIf you live in an unpredictable climate (hello, Wisconsin!), you might want to invest in a pizza oven you can use outdoors and<\/em> indoors. Enter the Ooni Volt<\/a>. This electric appliance is versatile, portable and easy to use whenever\u2014and wherever\u2014a craving strikes.\r\n\r\nWe tried the Ooni Volt<\/a> and were impressed by its speed and sturdiness. Two heating elements and a plethora of temperature controls help the Volt reach temps of up to 850 degrees in a mere 20 minutes. And once the oven's hot, the pizza cooks in as little as 90 seconds.\r\n\r\n\"Ooni\r\n\r\nPlus, there's no need to worry about running out of propane or wood as you would with other pizza ovens. All you need is an outlet! This versatility landed the Ooni Volt on our best indoor pizza ovens<\/a> list.\r\n\r\nTemperature range<\/strong>: Up to 850 degrees | Heat source<\/strong>: Electricity | Weight<\/strong>: 39 pounds | Dimensions<\/strong>: 24 x 21 x 11 inches\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"BEST ON AMAZON\" product_name=\"Cuisinart 3-in-1 Pizza Oven Plus\" pros=\"Extremely easy to use\" pros1=\"Works as a propane grill and griddle\" pros2=\"Built-in storage for accessories\" pros3=\"Reaches temperatures up to 700 degrees\" pros4=\"Special front door for pizza cooking\" pros5=\"Affordable price\" pros6=\"Easy to assemble\" cons=\"Cooks significantly slower than other pizza ovens\" image=\"1925254\" image_credit=\"TASTE OF HOME\" pr_name=\"Williams Sonoma\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cuisinart.com%2F3-in-1-grill%252C-griddle%252C-and-pizza-oven%2FCGG-403P.html%3Fsrsltid%3DAfmBOoqJpfOAIsEeeRLjthvR3kxh1R4GbwXoUejxfSEWkwMc1IdyLrDq\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Cuisinart\" retailers_2_name=\"Amazon\" retailers_2_url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09MYF3BXW?tag=tohmke-20\" retailers_2_display_text=\"Shop on Amazon\" retailers_3_name=\"Williams Sonoma\" retailers_3_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.williams-sonoma.com%2Fproducts%2Fcuisinart-3-in-1-pizza-oven-griddle-and-grill%2F\" retailers_3_display_text=\"Shop on Williams Sonoma\" retailers_4_name=\"Sur La Table\" retailers_4_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surlatable.com%2Fproduct%2Fcuisinart-3-in-1-pizza-oven-griddle-grill%2F8860355\" retailers_4_display_text=\"Shop on Sur La Table\" \/]\r\n\r\nIf you're new to the world of pizza cooking, you might be intimidated by high-temperature pizza ovens that cook your pie in a matter of seconds\u2014after all, there's often a steep learning curve. For beginners, we recommend the Cuisinart 3-in-1 Pizza Oven Plus<\/a>, another model that we were able to test firsthand (see our full review<\/a>).\r\n\r\nThis multifunctional appliance serves as a pizza oven, propane grill and griddle, and it's much easier to operate and cook with than other pizza ovens we've tried. Plus, who doesn't love that speedy Amazon Prime shipping that comes with it?\r\n\r\nThis propane-powered pizza oven includes a 13-inch cordierite pizza stone, and it has a special front door that you can open to access your pie. Because it only reaches temperatures of around 700 degrees (note: we were able to max out the thermometer that reads up to that point), the oven does take five or more minutes to cook your pizza.\r\n\r\n\"Showing\r\n\r\nHowever, in our experience, this reduces the chance of accidentally burning the crust or toppings. We could peek at the bubbling, cheesy masterpiece through the little drop-down door without lifting the lid and letting all the heat escape. It\u2019s a roomy oven, too!\r\n\r\nPlus, on those nights when you want to\u00a0grill burgers<\/a> or vegetables, the design has a secondary lift-up lid that lets you access the 230-square-inch cast-iron cooking grates. All the accessories are stored nicely underneath the cooking chamber, and you can't beat this Cuisinart's low price point, either!\r\n\r\nTemperature range<\/strong>: Up to 700 degrees | Heat source<\/strong>: Gas | Weight<\/strong>: 45 pounds | Dimensions<\/strong>: 25 x 20 x 18 inches\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"BEST MULTIFUNCTIONAL\" product_name=\"Ninja Woodfire 8-in-1 Outdoor Pizza Oven\" pros=\"One of the lightest and most compact on this list\" pros1=\"Powered by electricity\u2014no wood or gas needed\" pros2=\"Performed well and within the promised time\" pros3=\"Maintained temperature\" pros4=\"Handy presets, such as thin crust, Neapolitan and deep dish\" cons=\"Messy launching process\" cons1=\"Requires cleaning after each use\" cons2=\"Requires outdoor power\" image=\"1925288\" image_credit=\"TASTE OF HOME\" pr_name=\"Ninja\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ninjakitchen.com%2Fproducts%2Fninja-woodfire-8-in-1-outdoor-oven-zidOO101B%3Fclickid%3DQ25VWQy9xxyKTy2Wy%3AVtAynxUks095xXIzsbRs0%26irgwc%3D1%26utm_source%3Dimpact%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_campaign%3DOnline%2520Tracking%2520Link-10078-%26afsrc%3D1%26SharedId%3Dtasteofhome.com\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Ninja\" retailers_2_name=\"Walmart\" retailers_2_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FNinja-Woodfire-Pizza-Oven-5-in-1-outdoor-oven-5-Pizza-Settings-Ninja-Woodfire-Technology-up-to-700-F-heat-BBQ-smoker-Electric%2F2627913297\" retailers_2_display_text=\"Shop on Walmart\" retailers_3_name=\"Amazon\" retailers_3_url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0C6BQVDX3?tag=tohmke-20\" retailers_3_display_text=\"Shop on Amazon\" retailers_4_name=\"Target\" retailers_4_url=\"https:\/\/goto.target.com\/Vm3jQk\" retailers_4_display_text=\"Shop on Target\" \/]\r\n\r\nThe Ninja Pizza Oven. It's in the name! <\/span>This outdoor wonder, the Ninja Woodfire 8-in-1 Outdoor Pizza Oven<\/a>, has many functions beyond just baking pizzas. These include roasting, smoking, baking, broiling, dehydrating, \"pizza\" and more.\r\n\r\nWithin the aforementioned pizza function, various presets explicitly cook deep-dish, Neapolitan, New York style, thin crust and frozen pizzas<\/a> to perfection. When you select one of these pizza presets, the oven will automatically adjust to the proper temp and cook time. User-friendly? Absolutely. Bang for your buck? Even more so!\r\n\r\nWhen we tested the Ninja Woodfire pizza oven<\/a>, we were surprised to learn it's powered by electricity. Although that means users need outdoor power, they don't need to mess with wood chips and propane tanks at least. Unless, of course, you want to. The appliance's name comes from the wood-fired flavor you can impart by adding a 1\/2 cup of pellets to the machine.\r\n\r\n\"Ninja\r\n\r\nHowever, our tester found this step wasn't necessary to achieve that brick-oven taste. The pies cooked beautifully in three minutes (after 20 minutes of preheating) and delivered bubbly, perfectly blackened slices.\r\n\r\nTemperature range<\/strong>: Up to 700 degrees | Heat source<\/strong>: Electricity | Weight<\/strong>: 32 pounds | Dimensions<\/strong>: 22 x 18 x 15 inches\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"BEST GAS\" product_name=\"Blackstone Pizza Oven\" pros=\"State-of-the-art rotating stone\" pros1=\"Comes with extras, such as cart and pizza peel\" pros2=\"Cooks larger pizzas than most competitors\" pros3=\"No live flame within the cooking space\" cons=\"Higher price point\" cons1=\"Heavy and therefore largely immovable\" image=\"1925284\" image_credit=\"MOLLY ALLEN FOR TASTE OF HOME\" pr_name=\"BBQ Guys\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/bbqguys.sjv.io\/GKXOzV\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on BBQ Guys\" retailers_2_name=\"Blackstone\" retailers_2_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblackstoneproducts.com%2Fproducts%2Fblackstone-pizza-oven\" retailers_2_display_text=\"Shop on Blackstone\" retailers_3_name=\"Walmart\" retailers_3_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FBlackstone-Propane-Outdoor-Pizza-Oven-with-Stand-and-Pizza-Peel%2F1930841694\" retailers_3_display_text=\"Shop on Walmart\" retailers_4_name=\"Amazon\" retailers_4_url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blackstone-6825-Pizza-Oven-Black\/dp\/B0CCZFF3RN?tag=tohmke-20\" retailers_4_display_text=\"Shop on Amazon\" \/]\r\n\r\nThe Blackstone Pizza Oven<\/a> is unlike any others on the market. Its novelty is evident when you learn of its patented two-stone technology, the bottom of which rotates for even heating. Ask any pizza pro, and they'll tell you that one of the hardest parts of cooking pizza at home is spinning it by hand with your peel. Blackstone's ingenuity eliminates this hassle altogether.\r\n\r\n\"Baking\r\n\r\nThe pizza-baking behemoth, which comes with or without a mobile cart, hooks up (and looks) just like a propane-powered grill<\/a>. Plus, it includes a pizza peel. The oven gets hot, hot, hot, so even though the pizza turns on its own, don't stray too far. The char on the bottom happens quickly, and you wouldn't want to ruin your otherwise perfect bubbling, sizzling masterpiece.\r\n\r\nThis is not a particularly portable option, but if you're looking for a pizza oven that does its job well and stands watch in your backyard, this is the purchase for you.\r\n\r\nTemperature range<\/strong>: Up to 900 degrees | Heat source<\/strong>: Gas | Weight<\/strong>: 140 pounds | Dimensions<\/strong>: 52 x 27 x 33 inches\r\n\r\n
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What To Look for When Buying an Outdoor Pizza Oven<\/h2>\r\n\"Look for pizza ovens that are ready to use, or almost ready to use, and don't require much assembly,\" says Chef Laura Pauli, of Cucina Testa Rossa<\/a>. \"Seek out pizza ovens that are heavily insulated and built with heavy-gauge stainless steel, stone or brick.\"\r\n\r\nChoosing a fuel source like wood or charcoal imparts authentic pizza-shop flavor, but can be unpredictable and requires a bit more finesse. \"Gas-fueled pizza ovens will get to 900\u00b0 with a standard pound propane tank,\" she says \"And last about 20 hours without having to put much effort in.\"\r\n\r\nDon't forget the best pizza-making tools<\/a> (like these best pizza cutters<\/a>) to elevate pizza night!\r\n

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