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Ooni Pizza Oven Review: Is It Truly Worth The Purchase?

With four kids and a blog I’ve been writing for over a decade, sometimes it feels like I have tried it all when it comes to family dinners. I am constantly scouring the internet for new or fun takes on classic staples, especially when the entire family can get involved. 

We added a pool to our backyard last summer (along with a full kitchen renovation!) which has been a blast for the whole family. Since we were spending so much time out there, we added a pizza oven to the mix to keep the (dinner) party going!

Today on the blog, I am going over everything you need to know about the Ooni Gas Powered Pizza Oven to decide if this is the next must-have for your home.

Ooni Pizza Oven: The Details

At first, I was a little unsure if an at-home pizza oven would actually be functional for family use. Making dinner for large groups has become the norm for me, and if the Ooni was going to be too hard to use or too tedious for a weeknight meal, I knew we wouldn’t get much use out of it. I did my research before purchasing, and one of the core promises is that it is straightforward and easy to use. I was ready to put that to the test!

Every Ooni Gas Powered Oven totes:

  • Fitting into any outdoor space
  • Preheating to 950 degrees in 15 minutes (wow!)
  • A three-year warranty
  • A buy-back policy if your pizza is not delicious

I decided to purchase the Ooni Koda 12 Gas Powered Pizza Oven, as it was the simplest option that would work best for the family. There are many other models available, so I encourage you to check out their website to decide which model will best fit your needs.

The Set Up Process

Although the website ensured an easy set-up process, I remained skeptical. The oven arrived safely packaged and with clear instructions: bend the legs straight and hook up the oven to a gas tank. It took 5 minutes!

At this point, I had a chance to really look at the oven itself. It is stunning! The whole product is made really beautifully and provides an ambiance of warmth when I turn it on the preheat. Now is when the fun part begins!

Cooking With Our Ooni Pizza Oven

During the 15 minutes it took to preheat, we had a pizza-making party inside. One of the true joys in my life is providing a welcoming space for family and friends, so we had our neighbors join us in testing out the oven for the first time. 

I pre-made the best homemade dough and decided to whip up my favorite pizza: barbecue chicken. Check out this post to learn exactly how to make both!

Everyone had a ton of fun crafting their perfect pizzas, but now it was time to see if they would actually turn out. My husband decided to be the guinea pig and put his pizza in first. Ooni’s instructions describe only taking 60 seconds to cook and needing to turn the pizza every 20ish seconds.

We did just such and it turned out fantastic! His pizza was perfectly crispy with no places undercooked. Digging right in, he finished before we cooked them all!

Cleaning The Ooni Pizza Oven

The cleaning process seems too good to be true, but it really is super simple. The Ooni ovens are designed to be self-cleaning, requiring to be turned on for 30 minutes at the top temperature. Once finished, I waited for it to completely cool off before scraping off any leftover food and wiping it down. 

There are options when it comes to storing the Ooni ovens: either placing the waterproof covering on top or folding it up to put somewhere dry. With the Arizona weather being so hot, I decided to bring it inside until we use it again!

 

My Final Thoughts

From start to finish the entire family loved using the Ooni pizza oven! It delivered in all of its promises plus made even better pizza than our favorite delivery place. The ease when it came to cleaning has to be said again- it was so simple. 

What stood out to me the most was how user-friendly the process was, making it easy for the entire family to enjoy. The whole evening was spent outside, circled around the oven, with excitement over the pizza being cooked.

We are already in talks with our neighbors for a pizza night next weekend, so you know the oven is just that good. If you are even considering purchasing an at-home pizza oven I can’t recommend our Ooni enough. Let me know if you do end up getting an Ooni for yourself and what pizza you end up creating!

4.1/5 (8 Reviews)

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