Wood-fired or electric, find the best Ooni pizza oven for you
Whether you’re a seasoned pizza chef or a passionate calzone consumer, the beauty of a crisp crust won’t be lost on you. Thankfully, we live in a time where authentic, delicious pizza can be cooked up in our very own homes and gardens. Since 2012, the Ooni oven range has been helping people do just that.
There are a few different pizza oven models and cooking methods to mull over. From wood-fired to gas-powered, each one has its unique qualities that contribute to making the perfect pizza. If you’re not sure which Ooni pizza oven is best for you, fear not. We’re here to help make sure that all your pizzaiolo aspirations are covered, and that an authentic Neapolitan-style pizza is never more than 30 minutes away!
Now Ooni are cookin’ with gas
Let’s start with Ooni Koda 12 Gas Powered Pizza Oven, this model is perfect for those who want a little more control over the cooking process. With the ability to regulate the flame and temperature, you can cook your pizza just the way you like it. Turned up full, it’ll cook delicious crisp-based pizza in just 60 seconds. Turned down, you can start experimenting with a whole range of other food, from flatbreads to chargrilled fish, roast vegetables and seared steaks.
The gas-powered oven has one-touch ignition for fast, easy cooking. Once on, that’s it – you don’t need to stand around stoking the flame. This’ll free you up to spend more time perfecting your pizza recipe or entertaining guests. If you’re a regular host, then why not level up with the larger 16” gas powered oven? More is more.
In this model, the waterfall-effect flame distribution system ensures even heating, while the built-in flame keeper keeps the fire burning bright and focused on your food for lightning-fast cooking results.
Because you’re cooking on gas, there’s no need for a door to trap in all that heat. Plus, it’s perfect for sliding in your favourite pizzas and taking them out with ease.
Coming in hot, it’s the Ooni electric pizza oven
Moving on to the Ooni Volt 12 Electric Pizza Oven. This model is great for those who want to conjure up the tastes of Italy with a familiar friend, the electric oven. Easy to use and fast to heat up, the Ooni Volt reaches 450°C in just 20 minutes. All you need to do is plug it in and turn it on, there’s no faffing with fire or temperature. Once it’s scorching hot, your crisp golden pizza will be cooked in just 90 seconds!
Because the electric oven is compact and portable, it can be used indoors or outside. This means you can have a pizza party whatever the weather.
Cooking with an electric pizza oven also gives you excellent temperature control. The balance dial lets you shift the heat between the top and bottom cooking elements to ensure both sides of your pizza are evenly cooked. If you need to give the base an extra blast of heat (gotta get that soft crunch all the way through) you can do so without burning your toppings.
Will the Ooni’s wood-fired oven smoke the competition?
Finally, we have the Ooni Fyra 12 Wood Pellet Pizza Oven. This oven is for those who want a traditional pizza-making experience, with the power of modern technology. Ooni have engineered the Fyra so it gets really hot and stays really hot. That means that you can spin out fresh pizzas in sizzling succession. Make sure you’re equipped with a good pizza peel so you can slide, turn and retrieve your pizza quickly.
The wood pellets add a unique flavour to the pizza, it’s a smokiness that just can’t be achieved with other cooking methods. While it may require a bit more effort and skill to use than the electric and gas-powered options, it’ll be well worth it for the soft, salty, flamed-cooked flavours it imparts.
The Ooni can reach 500°C in just 15 minutes. Despite its hefty power, it’s a light gadget and easily portable, so it’s easy to take it on the road with you. There’s a bespoke carry cover for every one of Ooni’s ovens (available separately), which lets you carry the main body in one bag and, for the Fyra, the collapsed chimney in another. You can have pizza any day, any place!
Making delicious pizzas in different types of ovens requires a bit of practice and experimentation. Whether you’re using one of these three models or the Ooni Karu 12 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven, you’ve got a flavour-filled journey ahead of you.
Remember, your pizza will only be as good as the ingredients. Use high-quality toppings and a well-crafted dough to create the perfect pizza. With these tips in mind (and a helpful pack of dough mix from Ooni), you’ll be able to master the art of making pizza in any type of oven.
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