Why can’t every party be a pizza party? By adding an outdoor pizza oven to your backyard, you can make the most out of weeknight meals and host a variety of pizza-themed events for you, your kids, and your friends and family. If you have dabbled with pizza stones in the oven before you know that they kind of work but you don’t get the same restaurant-style crisp crust. If you ask any pizza chef, what’s the most important factor when cooking pizza, they will tell you heat. Most of our ovens do not heat much beyond 500 degrees.
A good pizza oven should get almost twice that hot! This means that your oven can’t hold a candle to an outdoor pizza oven which can get heated to 900 degrees or higher. After heat, the next most important factor is insulation. A good outdoor pizza oven is heavily insulated with heavy-gauge stainless steel, brick, or stone. Another factor worth considering is the fuel source. Gas is the easiest but you don’t get the same authentic flavor as you would with charcoal or wood. So, you’ll need to decide if you want ease or more authenticity. Take a look at our picks for the best outdoor pizza ovens below to find the right fit for your family!
Ooni Koda 16 Gas Pizza Oven
$599 at the time of publication.
If you have a generous budget, the best outdoor pizza oven for most people is going to be the Ooni Koda 16. It’s propane-fueled which means you will enjoy the ease of use and that it will quickly heat up. This brand and this model are extremely popular and well-respected. You will be able to cook 16″ pies in this baby with all the charring your heart desires. We know it’s not cheap, but if you can swing it, this is one of the best on the market.
BIG HORN OUTDOORS Outdoor Pizza Oven
$199.99 at the time of publication.
If you’re looking for a budget pick, a great option from Big Horn Outdoors couple be the best fit for you. It’s fueled by wood pellets that impart that delicious woody flavor on your pies. It costs much less than competitors and it works like a charm. If you’re not afraid of a (slight) challenge, wood and coal-powered ovens give you the best taste. Unlike the previous option, these types do take longer to heat but they often are much cheaper than gas.
Ooni Fyra 12 Wood Fired Outdoor Pizza Oven
$349 at the time of publication.
If you are looking for the best wood-fired outdoor pizza oven, this one from Ooni will get the job done. This compact oven will fit smaller pies, up to 12.” It runs on wood pellets as the previous oven does. It’s a sturdier build than the previous option but it will cost you a bit more. Further, this oven is portable which is ideal for tailgating and other outdoor activities. If you don’t have a large dedicated space, this is also a great, compact option.
ROCCBOX by Gozney Portable Outdoor Pizza Oven
$499 at the time of publication.
You get the best of both worlds with this portable outdoor pizza oven that is fueled by both propane and wood. That means you’re getting convenience and more flavor from your pies. This is the ideal oven for small pizzas. Once she is hot, a pizza will cook in this bad boy in a minute or less! Roccbox’s safe-touch silicone jacket makes it safer to touch than other pizza ovens, which also makes it an ideal model for entertaining and parties.
BakerStone Portable Gas Pizza Oven
$283.26 at the time of publication.
This portable outdoor pizza oven from BakerStone heats up quickly and is propane-fueled. Unlike others on this list, this oven only reaches 800 degrees but that should not be a dealbreaker. It still makes incredible pies but you will just need to cook them for two minutes on average as opposed to just one. This one’s an easy traveler and a great deal. The oven portion of the oven is removable which makes it very easy to clean.
Lisboa Traditional Brick Premium Pizza Oven
$3,895 at the time of publication.
The most authentic and most expensive outdoor pizza oven on the list comes from Lisboa. The dome shape makes it ideal for trapping heat and cooking your pays over a wood fire. You won’t taste a better pizza than any other on this list. Aside from the price, there are some cons that make this one not the right fit for some. It’s extremely heavy and you’ll need to find a base for it (it does not come with the one pictured above). But, if you want a backyard centerpiece, this would be it.
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Alfa One Copper Natural Gas Countertop Outdoor Pizza Oven
$2,199 at the time of publication.
This wood-burning outdoor pizza oven only needs about four pounds of firewood to cook all evening long. That makes this one the most efficient wood ovens on this list. This is technically portable but we prefer to keep it on a counter or other cooking surface in the backyard. It’s not cheap but it’s one of the very best wood-burning ovens on the list.
There you go! We hope you found the best outdoor pizza oven for your backyard space. There’s just no beating the flavor and quality of pizzas cooked in these specialty ovens. So, if you take pizza seriously, then you need to get yourself a backyard pizza oven today!
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