How to Cook Frozen Pizza in Ooni Pizza Oven
After a tiring day at school or work, we all want a quick snack to grab to satisfy our hungry tummies. Frozen pizza is our way to go!
Although freshly-made pizzas have the magic of authentic pizza flavor, sometimes we don’t want to spend that kind of money and are too tired to go to a restaurant.
An effortless fix for that is an Ooni pizza oven that parallels the real taste of an authentic pizza flavor.
With a shorter cooking time, you can fire up your stomach in just a few minutes.
So, if you’re unfamiliar with how to cook frozen pizza in an Ooni oven, then this comprehensive guide is the solution for you.
Let’s get started!
Here’s What You Will Find:
Types of Frozen Pizzas You Can Cook in an Ooni Oven
From its variety of pizza oven units, this outdoor cooking device offers an oven in multiple sizes and different fuel mechanisms to cook your frozen pizzas in the comfort of your home.
Frozen Pizza Size
A 9 to 12-inch Pizza can be cooked in an Ooni Fyra, Ooni Karu 12, and Ooni Koda 12 pizza oven, while a larger oven like Ooni Koda 16, Ooni Karu 16, or the Ooni Pro can cook your 16-inch pizza in just 90 seconds.
Type of Frozen Pizzas
- Thin-crust pizza– this pizza style works best in Ooni ovens. It’s best to choose this type of frozen pizza because there is a tendency that your toppings will burn first before your dough can cook because of the high-heat cooking of the Ooni ovens.
- Thick-crust pizza – Thicker-crust pizzas require more time to cook. To avoid your toppings burning before the crust is completely cooked, you can add some additional cheese so it will serve as a coat to your toppings.
- Deep-dish pizza– if you prefer a bigger, doughier, and denser pizza like the Chicago-style pizza, just fire up your patience with deep-dish frozen pizza. Thaw the pie in the microwave first before pouring the sauce, and then place it in the preheated Ooni oven.
- Sourdough Pizza – Sourdough frozen pizza is another alternative pizza for your Ooni pizza oven. Just watch for the thickness of the dough to see how long to cook it.
- Gluten-free pizza – These days, you can find many gluten-free frozen pizza options you can cook in an Ooni pizza oven. These pizzas will cook extremely fast due to the high temperature. You need to rotate them constantly to avoid burning.
What You Need to Cook Your Pizza in an Ooni Oven
While the Ooni pizza oven brings the convenience of cooking frozen pizzas at home, you will need tools.
Metal Peel
These ovens go up to 950F degrees, so a metal pizza peel is a must for turning and moving pies. It slides under the crust well without sticking up and tolerates heat better than wood.
Just make sure you get the right size of pizza peel that fits your Ooni oven.
We do not recommend using a wood pizza peel because the high temperature of the Ooni oven will cause the peel to burn.
Here’s What the PROs at Homemade Pizza Pro Use and Recommend
Designed for cooking pizzas up to 12 inches wide, our perforated aluminum Ooni 12โณ Perforated Pizza Peel is a high-quality, lightweight peel for sliding, turning and retrieving pizzas from your oven with ease.
Start your pizza party off right with this awesome Ooni accessories bundle. Organize ingredients for maximum flavor combo creativity with our topping station. Gauge stone temp in seconds with an infrared thermometer, and use the turning peel to cook like a professional pizzaiolo. And when the pizzas are piping hot, use the pizza cutter wheel to slice them in a hurry, then serve those pies in style on our bamboo peel.
Gloves
Another valuable thing to have. It protects the hand from the high heat of the Ooni oven.
PAIR OF SUPERIOR OVEN MITTS these BBQ Grills are the finest you can buy. They use multiple layers of high-tech natural weave fabric to fully protect you from flames and hot items up to a whopping 1472 degrees F. Yet they have remarkable air circulation so your hands don't perspire even on hot summer days grilling on the patio. The wool and cotton inner layers are exceptionally soft and comfortable.
FOOD GRADE SILICONE GRIPS give these their no-slip grip. No more worrying about dropping the steak fork or spatula in the fire or the steak slipping out of your hands. Of course, these are fully machine washable. Go ahead and get them dirty, greasy, bloody, and full of gunk. Hold them under the faucet or put them in with your regular wash. They clean up nicely for a sanitary, neat look you can use again and again.
Infrared Thermometer
Use an infrared laser thermometer to measure heat. It’s essential to measure the oven’s heat because the thin-crust and the deep-dish styles differ in heat requirements when cooking. It also works for checking the dough and water temperature.
Here’s What the PROs at Homemade Pizza Pro Use and Recommend
Know exactly when your pizza stone is ready to cook the perfect base. The Ooni Infrared Thermometer with a laser pointer will allow you to accurately measure the surface temperature of your Ooni pizza oven instantly.
Propane Lighter
Some Ooni ovens use gas cylinders to operate while others utilize wood as fuel. This comes in handy to keep your hands away from the flame.
Here’s What the PROs at Homemade Pizza Pro Use and Recommend
The torch is a regulated self-lighting propane torch that features a stainless steel burn tube for strength and an ergonomic handle that provides comfort and durability. The regulated valve delivers the highest quality and consistent triple point flame while operating the torch at any angle.
Tongs
Tongs are safer to inspect and remove your pizza from the oven. For convenience, when moving the pan around, your tongs must be at least 12 inches long.
Tips on How to Cook Frozen Pizza in Ooni Oven
- It’s best if you thaw the pizza completely. Another trick to thaw your frozen pizza, whether thin-crust or deep-dish, is to put it in a container with enough space for it to expand and cover it using plastic wrap.
- Let it sit for at least two hours preferably on a paper towel or dry cloth so it will absorb the moisture until the dough has been thawed, risen, softened, and is ready to cook.
- Give your pizza an instant makeover. Add additional toppings and garnishes. For toppings, experts suggest minimizing over-putting toppings because it might prevent your dough from cooking through.
- You can also upgrade your frozen pizza by getting inspiration from your favorite pizza parlor’s menu. Don’t be afraid to experiment because pizza, like art, is a blank canvas.
Incorporate your cooking artistry by trying the following perfect pizza combos:
- White sauce with spinach and artichokes
- BBQ sauce, shredded chicken, and saute onions
- Arugula salad with prosciutto and figs
- Classic Hawaiian-style pizza with pineapples and ham
- Sausage and greens are a delicious combination.
- Roasted garlic, tomato, and pepperoni
- Ricotta pesto with chicken
- Bacon, jalapenos, and hot sauce of your choice
- Fresh cilantro, chorizo, and salsa
How to Cook Frozen Pizza in Ooni Oven (Step-by-Step Process)
- Remove all packaging cardboard and plastic wrap away from your frozen pizza.
- Let the pizza thaw entirely for about 1 hr. Place the pizza on paper towels or a towel to absorb the excess moisture.
- Prepare your Ooni oven by cleaning it or scraping the remaining ash off the pizza stone.
- Fire up your oven and preheat it for at least 15-20 minutes. The temperature will rise to about 950ยฐF.
- Brush the edge with olive oil and garlic. The oil aids in making a crispy, golden-brown crust you only thought would be achieved with delivered pizza.
- Add toppings, sauces, or oil to your pizza according to your liking.
- Dust your pizza peel with flour and transfer the frozen pizza to the pizza peel, then launch your pizza into the Ooni oven.
- Set a timer and turn your pizza every 15 seconds.
- Adjust fire depending on the toppings and dough variant. Cheese can quickly melt and burn at high temperatures, so frequently check on it using an infrared thermometer.
- Cook pizza for 2 to 3 minutes until you achieve a crisp and golden brown on your pizza.
Pro Tip
Angle your oven away from strong winds to prevent them from entering your range and decrease and extinguish the flame.
Here’s How to Cook Frozen Sourdough in Ooni Pizza Oven
How to Clean Ooni Pizza Oven After Cooking
What’s great about the Ooni Pizza oven is its low-maintenance feature. However, we recommend that you clean any equipment thoroughly before and after cooking.
Here are your cleaning tips and tricks for your Ooni pizza oven:
- Avoid removing the pizza stone when it’s hot because the sudden temperature change might cause it to break.
- To clean the pizza stone, don’t add water. Just brush it off and flip it over. The remaining debris will burn the next time you use it for cooking pizza.
- For the exterior of your Ooni oven, wipe it down often and use non-abrasive materials when cleaning to avoid unwanted scratches on the outside to keep sparkly and good as new.
- The inside of the pizza oven operates on high heat, so the interior is already disinfected.
- However, dirt will gather and will reduce the efficiency of your equipment.
Each unit of the Ooni oven also has different usage and cleaning-specific tips. These might help you when cooking and cleaning your pizza oven.
For Ooni Fyra
- We recommend you use food-safe hardwood pellets such as oak pellets instead of heating pellets which may contain additives.
- Make sure the chimney is open by checking if the vent adjuster is in a vertical position. The vent is closed if the adjuster is at a 90ยฐ; angle. You will notice this when the flames are coming out the back.
- The door must be completely off to remove the pizza stone. Push the rock up through the hole underneath to lift it.
For Ooni Koda
- Turn the flame up to your liking, then turn it down just before cooking.
- Maintain pizza placement in the front. The side that faces the rear cooks faster.
- When cooking pizza consecutively, turn the flame up to the maximum, then let the pizza stone reheat for a few minutes between pizzas.
- Turn down the heat before cooking if the dough has dried out.
For Ooni Karu
- Use a 6-inch piece of dry hardwood like ash or birch for better airflow.
- Before lighting your oven, make sure the chimney is open. Frequently check it while preheating.
- If you want a smokier cook, close the vents to lower the temperature.
- If you plan to cook at intervals in a day, keep the fire by using lump charcoal, then add wood right before cooking to raise the temperature.
Frequently Asked Questions
What else can I cook in my Ooni Pizza Oven?
The Ooni oven space is large enough to cook steak, pork chop, veggies, barbeque, loaves of bread, and other desserts.
Can you use a store-bought pizza in Ooni?
Yes, you can use any store-bought pizza in an Ooni pizza oven. Using unfrozen pizza dough works best, while if you use frozen pizza dough, you need to let it thaw before you attempt to cook it.
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The Last Slice
We often associate the idea of low-quality and tastelessness when cooking a frozen pizza. But whatever type of pizza you make or order, cooking pizza is all about experimenting and practicing.
While you have the Ooni Pizza Oven to your convenience, cook as much pizza until you feel like a pro in doing one.
We hope that you now know how to cook frozen pizza in the Ooni oven. For more on these pizza ovens check out our additional resources.
Ooni Accessories You Must Have
Ooni Modular Tables are the perfect surface for your Ooni pizza oven and accessories.
All Ooni pizza oven models fit perfectly on the stainless steel work surface, and your propane tank will fit neatly on the lower shelf.
These tables are made of robust powder-coated carbon steel. They also feature two height-adjustable shelves and built-in hooks for your Ooni peels and accessories. Plus, the two lockable casters will keep your table steady while you cook.
Designed for cooking pizzas up to 12 inches wide, our perforated aluminum Ooni 12โณ Perforated Pizza Peel is a high-quality, lightweight peel for sliding, turning and retrieving pizzas from your oven with ease.
The two Ooni Pizza Topping containers ensure you have plenty of toppings to keep the pizza flowing. The custom-fit clear lids for each container means they can be easily stacked and stored in the fridge. The weather-resistant, powder-coated frame and stainless steel cover fit perfectly on our Ooni Modular Tables and it is easy to transport for cleaning and storage. Build your outdoor kitchen and level-up your pizza prep with the Ooni Pizza Topping Station.
Weโre proud to reintroduce the Ooni Stack, originally funded on Kickstarter by you, the Ooni community, and now back by popular demand โ and better than ever, thanks to some key design tweaks.
Now, itโs time to take your pizza prep game to the next level with our space-saving storage solution. Stuck-together dough balls stop here when you proof them individually in each of the Stackโs three durable, borosilicate glass bowls.
This cast iron pan is the perfect size for use with all your Ooni ovens!
Is it a Griddle? Is it a Sizzler? It's both! Say hello to the Ooni Dual-Sided Grizzler Plate.
Use the versatile smooth Sizzler side for fajitas or frying eggs, or flip and use the Ooni Grizzler ribs for those picture-perfect seared grill marks on the meats.
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Streamline your pizza prep and make the perfect dough every time with our Ooni Dual Platform Digital Scales. Measure out all your ingredients to a tenth of a gram - yes, even those tiny amounts of salt and yeast - using the brushed stainless steel platforms, a dual LCD display to see both platform measurements simultaneously, and a custom-fit measuring dish for yeast or herbs.
The Ooni Pizza Oven Brush is a 2-in-1 stone baking board brush and scraper tool featuring a comfortable wooden handle, plus a durable stainless steel scraper and bristles.
Protect your Ooni Fyra 12 come rain or shine with the Ooni Fyra 12 Carry Cover, one of the best-selling pizza oven accessories.
The Ooni Fyra 12 Carry Cover is a waterproof outdoor cover and features aluminum buckles for maximum toughness meaning itโs one of our most popular Ooni pizza oven accessories!
Know exactly when your pizza stone is ready to cook the perfect base. The Ooni Infrared Thermometer with a laser pointer will allow you to accurately measure the surface temperature of your Ooni pizza oven instantly.
Protect your Ooni Koda from the elements and easily take it on the go with our 100% waterproof Ooni Koda Carry Cover. Featuring durable straps with a cushioned carry handle, cast aluminum harness buckles, and a loop for securing your gas regulator when on the move.
Start your pizza party off right with this awesome Ooni accessories bundle. Organize ingredients for maximum flavor combo creativity with our topping station. Gauge stone temp in seconds with an infrared thermometer, and use the turning peel to cook like a professional pizzaiolo. And when the pizzas are piping hot, use the pizza cutter wheel to slice them in a hurry, then serve those pies in style on our bamboo peel.
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